Articles - 2025

The lives of Ukrainian children in California are a search for balance between a new world and their native roots. Teacher and poet Ivanna Andreyiv shares her experience on how to preserve language, song, and spiritualit...

Autumn in Alaska is a magical moment between warmth and winter. It lasts only two weeks, but during this time nature manages to explode with colors and leave a sense of wonder. People try to catch up on everything - trav...

Nazar Kalyniuk, a graduate student in electrical and computer engineering at the University of Illinois, is a finalist for the 2025 SUA Wolf Foundation Fellowship. His research focuses on designing defense technologies—d...

On June 9, the Consulate General of Ukraine in San Francisco organized a meeting of the Ukrainian community of California with the Ukrainian delegation within the framework of the US Congressional Open World program. The...

Dear readers! When we reflect on God's Commandments with faith, we understand that these are not dry instructions, but the voice of a loving Father calling us to the fullness of life. After a deep awareness of the g...

A book club was established in San Diego in January 2025. Its founder and moderator is Viktoria Barbaniuk. To learn more about the club’s activities, Hromada newspaper correspondent Oleg Kernytskyy visited the June meeti...

Just a month ago, Trump referred to Putin as someone who wants to end the war, but in July, at a meeting of the US government, he was already talking about the Russian president as someone who constantly spouts nonsense....

After an almost three-year pause, street protests have returned to Ukraine. They have returned despite the war, air raid sirens, the monopolization of power, and what would seem to be total political apathy. This time, t...

One of the main political outcomes of June was the obvious change in US President Donald Trump's rhetoric on Ukraine after his meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague. The Americ...

In June 2025, Ukraine found itself at the center of a multidimensional web: of missiles and drones, of negotiations and summits, of military breakthroughs and political pauses. This web not only entangles, but also holds...

God's second commandment, “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain,” is short but carries a profound and comprehensive call to holiness, respect, and reverence for God's name. It is an integral continuat...

“Wandering Stars” continued their Northern California tour with a delightful performance of The Painted Fox in Sacramento, bringing joy to children and families. Organized in partnership with “Hromada” and in support of ...

The first and greatest commandment calls us to love and worship God above all, recognizing Him as our Creator, Savior, and source of all goodness. Idolatry, superstition, and worldly distractions threaten this relationsh...

Putin's failed attempt at negotiations in Istanbul demonstrated his unwillingness to pursue peace, as well as Trump's inconsistent policy, which vacillates between sanctions and personal interests. Russia's aggressive ac...

In May, Ukraine was pressured by the Trump administration to participate in negotiations in Istanbul initiated by Russia. Despite the lack of real progress, the parties agreed only on the exchange of prisoners, and the n...

At the end of May 2025, Russia intensified missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, while pretending to seek negotiations. Trump, despite pushing for talks in Istanbul, ultimately sided with Putin, abandoning calls...

Students at The Brandeis School have chosen the Community for a charitable initiative to support Ukrainian children affected by the war. The Community thanks the students, their mentor, and parents for their concern and ...

This sermon invites the faithful to rediscover the Ten Commandments not as restrictions, but as divine gifts that lead to true freedom and joy. Reflecting on Scripture and the Catechism, it reveals how the Commandments i...

The brief meeting between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy in Rome marked a symbolic moment in the stalled U.S.–Russia–Ukraine negotiations. As Trump grows skeptical of Putin’s intentions, the article explores how Moscow m...

The United States is teetering on the brink of a constitutional crisis: the introduction of draconian tariffs, mass deportations, undermining of the judicial system, and attempts to destroy the balance of power indicate ...

Donald Trump’s push to “freeze” the Russian-Ukrainian war has stirred global debate, with unofficial outlines of his proposed deal circulating widely despite lacking formal confirmation. The article explores strong react...

Donald Trump’s voters should be satisfied with the first statements and actions of their elected representative as the second president-elect. Hyperbolized statements, harsh tone, self-confidence, geopolitical economic p...

The new Sharvarok platform is becoming a real unifying tool among Ukrainians in the United States. The idea, which grew from a dream, became available for implementation in November 2024. Its founder is Yarema Kuzyshyn, ...

The premiere of the children's play based on Ivan Franko's fairy tale “The Painted Fox” by the Ukrainian amateur theater “Mandrivni Zirky” in San Francisco was a sell-out, filled with laughter and applause. The audience ...

Dear readers! Since last time we started our journey through the beautiful streets and ended up in the parish of the Immaculate Conception, let’s continue our journey along the spiritual path of Lent, which prepares us f...

On February 15, the charity evening “Kohaytesya chornobryvi” brought together the Ukrainian community and friends at Ukrainian Hall San Francisco. The event featured inspiring performances by talented musicians and singe...

Ruslan Telipsky has been supporting children who lost their parents in the war for 10 years through the Children of the Heavenly Legion project. Camps, holidays, and creative activities give them new friends, faith, and...

In 2024 and during the Christmas and New Year period of 2025, the non-profit organization “Hromada” collected and delivered humanitarian aid to Ukraine worth $44,075.33. Thanks to generous donations and joint efforts, we...