Greetings from the Chair of the Independent Media Forum

Greetings from the Chair of the Independent Media Forum

Dear compatriots—Ukrainians in Ukraine and scattered around the world! The year 2024 is coming to an end—a year of grave challenges and bloodshed, a year of immense trials and immortal feats by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Christmas and the New Year, 2025, are approaching. Christmas brings us the joy of life’s renewal and hope for victory, while the New Year promises new battles and new passions surrounding the possibility of a truce.

On behalf of the Independent Media Forum and the Ukrainian-Polish Peace Foundation Concordia 818, I extend my heartfelt wishes as we cross into the new year. I wish us all the triumph of light over darkness, health, and faith in Ukraine’s future. To our brothers and sisters, safety for our children, and proper care for our veterans.

We bow our heads in memory of the fallen and extend our holiday greetings to all Ukrainians.

Yuri Scherbak, writer and diplomat, Chair of the IMF