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Anniversary of Poet Taras Shevchenko: Poet, Painter, and Symbol of Ukrainian Freedom

Born 211 years ago, Taras Shevchenko (March 9, 1814 – March 10, 1861) remains an iconic figure of Ukraine and a symbol of resistance against Russian oppression. A poet, painter, and humanist, he gave the Ukrainian language its first literary masterpiece: Kobzar, a collection of poems that became a cornerstone of national identity. Born into a family of serf peasants, Shevchenko dedicated his life to fighting injustice and serfdom. His commitment to social equality led to his arrest and exile in the Russian military, with Tsar Nicholas I forbidding him from writing and painting. Yet, he never stopped creating—writing stories and painting relentlessly. Freed in 1857, he remained under police surveillance until his death. His legacy has transcended time, carried forward by a nation that...

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March 8 – Tribute to Ukrainian Women

Today, on International Women’s Rights Day, a special tribute to Ukrainian women—so strong, so courageous, so determined. To those fighting on the front lines.To those who resist.To those who rebuild.To those working tirelessly to keep the country standing.To those raising the next generation.To those who have lost a loved one.To those who, since 2014, have been hoping for the return of peace. They are the strength and the soul of Ukraine’s

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Soon, the creation of a special tribunal to prosecute Russia’s aggression against Ukraine

A Step Forward for Justice! A special tribunal to prosecute Russia's aggression against Ukraine is in the process of being established. On February 3-4, 2025, a meeting was held in Brussels with legal experts from forty countries, the European Union, and the Council of Europe. The goal is to create a legal framework to prosecute those responsible for Russia’s invasion— a crime that does not fall under the jurisdiction of existing international courts. Since the start of the full-scale war in February 2022, Ukraine has been calling for the establishment of this tribunal to ensure justice is served. The Council of Europe and the European Union support this initiative, affirming that impunity must not prevail. A register of damages caused by Russia has already been set up, and a compens...

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