In advance of the meeting of the EU Foreign Ministers, which is to take place on April 19 in Brussels, the UWC President Paul Grod addressed the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell and Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the EU member states with an official letter. On behalf of […]
«Russia’s aggression against Ukraine is a challenge not only for Ukraine but the international community. The bigger the footprint in Ukraine, the more dangerous the situation for Europe and internationally». Read the full text of the op-ed by UWC first Vice President Stefan Romaniw on the KyivPost website.
Today marks seven years since the start of Russia’s war against Ukraine. On 13 April 2014, Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council officially declared the beginning of the Anti-Terrorist Operation (ATO) in Donbas. The war in Donbas has already resulted in over 13,000 deaths and over 30,000 wounded. Over one and a half million Ukrainians […]
The Ukrainian World Congress welcomes and wishes all Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine around the world the very best during this joyous Easter season. We give thanks for our many blessings and ask God to protect the health and safety of our loved ones as well as for peace and prosperity in Ukraine. Please remember in prayer the brave soldiers defending Ukraine, […]
The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) is deeply concerned with Russia’s recent build-up of military forces at Ukraine’s border and violation of its ceasefire agreement. Equally troubling are the series of provocative statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin, other officials and Russian media personalities regarding Ukraine. All these developments have raised the prospect that Moscow might […]
The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) expresses its deep sorrow and sympathy for the premature passing of Yaroslava Halyk due to complications of coronavirus. Halyk was a well-known Ukrainian activist and Chair of UWC member organization, the World Federation of Ukrainian Lemko Associations (WFULA). The passing of Yaroslava Halyk is an irreparable loss for her family […]
On March 14, the international Ukrainian diaspora will join Ukrainians in celebrating Ukrainian Volunteer Fighter Day at the state level. Together, we honour the memory of all those who bravely, without hesitation, volunteered to fight the Russian aggressor in Eastern Ukraine after the Revolution of Dignity. On March 14 six years ago, the first 500 […]
On March 9, Ukrainians around the world celebrate the 207th anniversary of Taras Shevchenko’s birth. Shevchenko’s genius continues to inspire, unite and educate Ukrainians around the world for centuries. The Ukrainian World Congress invites you to join a flashmob dedicated to the 207th anniversary of Taras Shevchenko’s birth. Post your favourite Taras Shevchenko’s quote which […]
On the eve of the Day of Resistance to the Russian Occupation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the City of Sevastopol, the Ukrainian World Congress and the Mission of Ukraine to the EU co-organized a virtual panel discussion entitled, “Crimean Platform: Roadmap for De-Occupation.” The discussion was moderated by Roman Waschuk, UWC Foreign Policy Council Chair and former Ambassador of Canada to Ukraine (2014-2019). Paul Grod, Ukrainian World Congress President, opened the meeting by stating that under Russian occupation, Crimea has become a police state and a “black hole” for human rights, making it very […]
