📅 February 23, 2025, 7:30 PM
📍 Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom), Tauf- und Traukirche des Berliner Doms, Am Lustgarten 1
🎟 Free entry

More than twenty years ago, a sensational discovery was made in one of Kyiv’s archives – a lost collection of sheet music from the Sing-Akademie zu Berlin, long thought to have disappeared during World War II. Among these treasures are the works of Maksym Berezovsky (1745–1777), one of the most outstanding composers of the XVIII century, who combined European symphonic tradition with sacred choral harmony.

Berezovsky, born in Hlukhiv, was educated at the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy and continued his studies in Italy under Giovanni Battista Martini.

This concert is one of the first events marking the 280th anniversary of the composer. The program will feature:

🎼 Alter Ratio (Kyiv) – Premieres of his choral works “Slava i nini: Yedynorodny Syne”, “Cherubimskaya”, “Vnemlyte lyudie”
🎻 Lautten Compagney Berlin – “Symphony in C major”
🎤 kammertón (Berlin) – Choral concert “Mylost’ i sud vospoyu”

The program will also include works by Berezovsky’s contemporaries – Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (“Orgelsonate auf der Orgel der TTK”, “Streichersinfonien”) and Baldassare Galuppi (“Sinfonia aus La Diavolessa”).

🎤 Moderation:
Olga Prykhodko – Artistic director of Alter Ratio and kammertón, editor and compiler of Berezovsky’s choral works
Christian Filips – Program director of the Sing-Akademie zu Berlin

This concert is dedicated to the third anniversary of russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Don’t miss the opportunity to discover the musical treasures of Ukrainian Classicism in the heart of Berlin.

Date: February 12, 2025
Time: 18:45
Language: English

With author Lara Marlowe & Lieutenant Yulia Mykytenko (joining via video link from the Donetsk region).
Moderation: Viktoriya Feshak (Vitsche).

We warmly invite you to the presentation of the book “Ein Glück, dass ich den Tod nicht fürchte: Leutnant Julija Mykytenkos Kampf für die Ukraine” (“How Good It Is I Have No Fear of Dying: Lieutenant Yulia Mykytenko’s Fight for Ukraine”) by Lara Marlowe.

Renowned journalist Lara Marlowe tells the compelling story of Lieutenant Yulia Mykytenko, commander of a drone reconnaissance unit on the front line in Donetsk. This book provides deep insights into the reality of war and the resilience of Ukrainian defenders.

Event language: English
Free entry, no registration required
This event is part of the “Truth to Justice” project.

Organized by: Vitsche, Tropen Verlag, and the Pilecki Institute.

Join us and be part of this important conversation! 

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine nears its third anniversary, we ask: what will you choose? On February 24th, a day after Germany’s elections, we invite you to make a statement—for democracy, freedom, and peace. This is not only about Ukraine; this is about the values that define our future. The choice is yours.

Every day, we face decisions: to act or to remain passive, to resist fear or to succumb to it. “Choose Ukraine” is a campaign about those choices — choices that shape the world. Choosing Ukraine means choosing a path of courage, responsibility, and unity against tyranny.

The Current Situation

While headlines often move on, the brutality of Russia’s war in Ukraine persists:

• Territorial Losses: Over the past year, Russian forces have advanced particularly in the Donetsk region, capturing 4,168 km² (almost 5 Berlins) of Ukrainian and Ukraine-controlled territory at an average rate of 11.4 km² per day. Before 2022, more than 200,000 people lived in this area. In total, the territory occupied by Russia now amounts to nearly one-third of Germany’s total area—112,036 square kilometers. Source 
• Critical Defense Points: Ukrainian forces have held critical lines near Kharkiv and Kupiansk, but areas like Pokrovsk are right now dangerously contested.
• Russian Airstrikes: At some weeks, over 500 glide bombs are deployed, causing widespread destruction and civilian casualties. In January alone, attacks on Ukrainian cities claimed numerous lives, with at least 14 civilians killed in Zaporizhzhia, 4 in Kryvyi Rih and 5 in Kyiv and many more along in the proximity of the frontline.
• Aerial Terror: Russian kamikaze drones strike up to 100 times daily, primarily at night. In 2024, Ukraine intercepted over 13,200 drones and more than 1,300 ballistic and cruise missiles.
• Foreign Involvement: Since 2024, North Korean troops have reportedly been fighting alongside Russian forces and mercenaries from other countries, intensifying the conflict and complicating defense efforts.Iran’s provision of drones and military equipment to Russia, along with China’s increasing economic and diplomatic backing, has strengthened Moscow’s ability to sustain its war efforts.
• Pressure on Ukrainian Society: Russia’s information warfare aims to divide Ukrainians and incite internal conflict. Ukraine’s partners should be cautious of contentious topics  and narratives that aid Russian propaganda.

Despite these challenges, Ukraine’s resilience remains strong. International solidarity remains essential to sustain the fight against Russian aggression and bring justice upon the aggressor.

Our Demands

To ensure Ukraine’s victory and hold Russia accountable, we urge governments, institutions, and individuals to take the following actions:

1. Choose Security: Ukraine in NATO Now!

A sustainable European security order demands Ukraine’s accession into NATO. Ukraine’s defense efforts already meet NATO standards, and its membership will deter further aggression. 

2. Choose Justice: Make Russia Pay
We call for the confiscation of Russian state-owned assets and the implementation of a war tax on Russian liquefied natural gas. These measures will undermine Russia’s war economy and provide critical funding for Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction. Holding Russia financially accountable is both just and essential to a sustainable peace.

3. Choose Peace: Support Ukrainian Victory

Appeasement encouraged aggression: History has shown us that appeasing dictatorships only emboldens them. The world must stand united against tyranny to prevent the spread of authoritarianism. Governments, NGOs, and civil society must collaborate to ensure that Ukraine has the resources and support it needs to prevail. This includes military, economic, and humanitarian aid.  More Details

4. Choose Life: Launch an Airshield to Protect Civilian Life

Protecting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure is vital for the survival of millions. Advanced air defense systems and the NATO fighter jets from the neighbouring countries must be deployed to shield critical energy facilities and civilian life from Russian air strikes.

5. Choose Freedom: Release Ukrainian POWs and Civilians

Demand the immediate release of all Ukrainian prisoners of war and civilian hostages held by Russia, whose illegal detentions constitute a g\ross violation of international law.

6. Choose Future: Bring Back Ukraine’s Stolen Children

More than 19,000 Ukrainian children have been forcibly deported to Russia according to the government portal Children of War. We demand their safe return and accountability for this act of genocide.

Call to Action

On February 24th, make your choice. Join us at 18:00 in front of the Berliner Dom for a march towards Brandenburg Gate, where we will gather at 19:00 for a program on stage to stand for Ukraine and for a future in peace and security. Show the world that you choose democracy, truth, and peace over fear, tyranny, and destruction.

Every voice counts. By choosing Ukraine, you choose a world where freedom prevails. Together, we stand up for justice and peace to be restored. What is your choice?

For nearly 11 years, russia has waged war against Ukraine, and three years ago, this war escalated into a brutal full-scale invasion. Every day, Ukraine loses territory – places where people live. russian missiles and bombs destroy villages and cities, while drone attacks terrorize civilians and target critical infrastructure. This winter, russia aims to dismantle power and heating systems, leaving millions at risk.

It is naïve to believe and foolish to demand that Ukraine and its allies should now make concessions in negotiations with russia – after three years of brutal invasion, thousands of war crimes, destroyed cities, and millions living in fear, torture, and oppression. russia’s ambitions extend beyond Ukraine; it threatens freedom, democracy, and the right to a safe life globally. It will not stop on its own – it must be decisively stopped.

It is clear: appeasing the aggressor will not lead to peace but only allow it to regain strength. Negotiations without robust security guarantees and justice for the victims are not a path to sustainable peace. russia sees concessions as weakness and exploits them.

With the upcoming Bundestag elections and the rise of populist and far-right forces, we must ask ourselves: will we stand for democracy, peace, and freedom – or allow tyranny and oppression to prevail?

On February 24, the anniversary of the full-scale invasion, we will come together to send a clear signal:
We choose freedom, democracy, and peace. We choose Ukraine!

📍 Where: Brandenburger Tor, Berlin
📅 When: February 24, 19:00

Gratitude to @Viter.stepoviy for providing the pixel illustration of the moment when the Ukrainian flag was raised in liberated Vysokopillia in the Kherson region on September 4th, 2022.

📅 This Saturday, our Truth to Justice conference brought together 200+ attendees and over 4,000 livestream views! Thank you to everyone who joined us to tackle disinformation and propaganda together.

📚 What’s next?
We’ll soon publish all conference lectures & research findings. While we prepare the materials, you can watch the recorded livestream on YouTube: Click here to watch the livestream!

🤝 Want to join a community against disinformation?
 Click here to apply!

Together, we are stronger! 💪✨
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Truth to Justice conference was organized by Vitsche, in collaboration with the Kyiv School of Economics, Center for Cultural Projects Arta Azi, and with the Ukrainian Institute in Germany supporting the conference program, funded by the German Foreign Office.

Video: @rinymore

“With North Korean troops, Iranian drones, Russian intercontinental missiles, Belarusian ground support, Chinese technology, and European concern – they are killing us!”

When Russia escalates, restraint alone is not enough – we must confront the Axis of Dictators.

For over 1,000 days, Ukraine has bravely resisted Russia’s full-scale aggression. But as the number of its enemies grows, international support has not kept pace.

In recent weeks, Ukraine has been hit not only by missiles and artillery shells from North Korea but also by North Korean soldiers actively participating in the fighting. It is estimated that Kim Jong Un has sent up to 50,000 soldiers to Russia to provide fresh “cannon fodder” for Russia’s war machine. Meanwhile, Moscow is also recruiting mercenaries from Nepal, India, and even Yemen, exploiting desperate people for its war efforts.

While Shahed drones – initially supplied by Iran and now mass-produced in Russia – terrorize Ukrainian cities night after night, Western arms deliveries face growing delays due to internal political debates. At the same time, Russia continues to escalate. The recent use of a new ballistic missile in Dnipro, with the potential to carry nuclear warheads, highlights the seriousness of the threat. And yet, some of Ukraine’s key allies hesitate to lift range restrictions on weapon systems, fearing “provocations.”

While Putin’s nuclear threats are seen as bluffs in Ukraine, Western politicians continue to stoke fear within their own societies instead of firmly confronting the danger.

Ukraine faces an “Axis of Dictators” that brings death and destruction to its people and actively sows division among its allies. After more than a decade of Russian aggression – militarily against Ukraine or through hybrid tactics against NATO countries – these methods should be well understood. Yet free societies still hesitate to confront this threat head-on.

Now is the time to act!
Ukraine cannot afford to lose its most crucial supporters. Without their protection, this war will inevitably spread deeper into Europe.

On December 12, we call on everyone to send a strong message against the Axis of Dictators, which continues to inflict war and suffering on Ukraine. We demand greater support for Ukraine, as a just peace is impossible without it. As elections approach, it is vital to recognize the scale of Ukraine’s suffering and its heroic resistance.

Germany has played a key role in supporting Ukraine – and that support is essential. But it must not falter. Germany must assume real responsibility for European security, as that security is being defended today in Ukraine.

Let’s stand together!

• For a united commitment from all democratic forces to support Ukraine.
• For a just peace that includes the punishment of the Russian regime, reparations, and the transformation of Russian society.

📅 Join us on December 12, 2024, at 6:30 PM at the Brandenburg Gate!
Let’s show that we stand united with Ukraine – for freedom, justice, and the security of Europe!