What is the tragedy of Babyn Yar today

The anniversary, instead of being a demonstration of peaceful aspirations, has been transformed into its opposite

Eastern Europe has become the term referring to alienation and despair of half of Europe, while exposing self-deception, complacency, and hypocrisy of the West

The beginning and end of World War II brought about political collusions that greatly discredited the leaders of Western democracies

The veterans fought for freedom and a better life in Europe. Can that peace and prosperity now endure in the face of so many new challenges?

The invitation of Ukraine to the D-Day anniversary is not only commemoration of the heroes and martyrs, as well as those who survived WWII, but commitment to truth which we must introduce to our peers, and to our children