Articles - 2025

Great news from the fast-growing marketplace Sharvarok — the first Ukrainian-American online marketplace in the United States.Grow Faster, Spend Less: Sharvarok’s Black Friday offer opens new opportunities for your busin...

Putin, in his statement in Bishkek, essentially confirmed that his goal is not peace, but the destruction of Ukrainian statehood and identity. For the Kremlin, this war is ideological, not territorial, so no "peace plan"...

The corruption scandal involving the "Mindyč tapes" exposed systemic schemes in the energy sector and weakened the position of the Ukrainian authorities. Simultaneously, negotiations with the United States intensified, c...

On November 19, 2025, San Francisco transformed into a vibrant stage of cultural exchange as the well-known Ukrainian performer, ethno-singer, and true Cossack Siromakha arrived in the city. His visit brought together th...

On Sunday, November 23, 2025, the Ukrainian community of San Francisco, California, gathered for a deeply spiritual and patriotic event — a joint prayer service honoring the victims of the Holodomor in Ukraine.This comme...

On January 15, the 92nd anniversary of the Holodomor was commemorated at the San Francisco Central Library, where Professor Nataliya Hoshylyk spoke and the documentary film "Hunger for Truth" was presented. Organizers an...

The Ukrainian Action Summit in Washington became a powerful demonstration of the UNWLA's female leadership, representing the Ukrainian community with dignity and strength. The Florida delegation held a record 23 meetings...

St. Petersburg became the center of Ukrainian life for two days thanks to the 44th Ukrainian AutumnFest, which united the community around culture, music, and traditions. The festival offered guests a vibrant concert pro...

The article by Vitaliy Portnikov is dedicated to the political and social consequences of a high-profile corruption scandal in the energy sector. The author analyzes the transformation of the perception of corruption in ...

The «Protez Foundation» held a Thanksgiving Evening in Chicago for everyone who helps save Ukrainian soldiers. Representatives from almost all local churches and the community united for a common goal. Thanks to their su...

In the Cathedral of St. Nicholas in Chicago, music resonated, transforming into a prayer. A classical music concert, held as part of the Open House Chicago event, became a sincere spiritual act — a gesture of gratitude, ...

Actors aged 5–11 from the "Kinomalyatko" club in Palatine (USA) presented their new film "Talents for Paraskeva," directed by Oksana Svidruk. The film tells the story of a girl who, despite her parents' indifference, fin...

New York, NY — On November 8, 2025, The prestigious Order of St. Panteleimon Award Ceremony was held at the Ukrainian Institute of America in New York, New York, celebrating outstanding contributions to humanitarian...

The seventh Ukraine Action Summit, organized by the American Coalition for Ukraine, was held in Washington, D.C., October 25-29. More than 750 delegates from every state in the United States held more than 450 meetings w...

On November 1, the ninth Borshch Festival took place in Philadelphia, a cultural and charitable event that united Ukrainians overseas. Five types of borscht symbolized regional diversity, and the funds raised were donate...

There are things that know no borders and time zones — among them the Ukrainian word. On October 27, on the day of the National Unity Radio Dictation-2025, Ukrainians around the world wrote it together, uniting in their ...

Donald Trump has finally changed his tune on Russia — and this time not in words, but in action. The sanctions imposed on Lukoil and Rosneft are the toughest US moves against the Russian energy sector in recent years. At...

PRESS RELEASENew York, NY — October 19, 2025.The Ukrainian National Women’s League of America (UNWLA) marked its centennial anniversary with a historic celebration at the Bohemian National Hall in New York City, honoring...

Dear Friends,We’re excited to announce a beautiful Christmas concert by the Cherubim Chamber Choir, directed by Marika Kuzma!Join us on December 13 at Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley, CA, for an inspiring evening of music, lig...

It’s finally happening! The first-ever Ukrainian Film Festival is coming to Los Angeles this November 21–23!The festival’s mission is to bring audiences closer to the stories of ordinary people who, against their will, f...

Valeria Vovk, originally from Odessa, travels around the US performing Ukrainian songs, combining them with contemporary American folk music. Her tours are not only concerts, but also a charitable mission to support Ukra...

In October, Donald Trump stepped up pressure on Russia by imposing sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil after talks with Putin failed. The American president realized that the Kremlin only responds to force, not diplomacy. Me...

35 years since the Student Revolution on Granite — Ukraine's first Maidan, which proved in the fall of 1990 that independence was not a gift, but something that had to be fought for.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

“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 ...

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 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 ...

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...

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...