Third anniversary of Russia-Ukraine war approaching, local support group planning commemorative event

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A post from Trump’s Truth Social account. Among other things, it highlight’s Trump’s approach to peace negotiations including Russia but excluding Ukraine.

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“We feel really betrayed to be honest, that those who seems like a friend and ally, today it doesn’t seem so, they are more friends with the opposite side,” Chornenkyi said, speaking on the U.S.’s sharp shift in support from Ukraine.

“We are in despair. We feel betrayed, and it’s make us really sad. And it’s why we think it’s really important for people who really want to know the truth, to come and see this documentary movie,” he continued.

Regarding the documentary, Chornenkyi believes it can help people understand the history and background of the war, and he hopes it dispels what he calls “a twisting of the truth,” from Trump. However, he emphasized that these issues are global issues, and locally, he and the Ukrainian community have a tremendous amount of gratitude for all the kindness and support Prince George has shown.

“We feel support from the community here in town, we are really grateful for all the support we received for the last three years, and we continue to receive. There is no problem here in Canada and specifically in Prince George. But what is happening on a big scale, it’s just upsetting because we see that those values like freedom, like truth, they are not a value anymore,” he said.

As for the situation in Prince George, Prince George for Ukraine said as of February 21, 2025, 344 Ukrainians have been helped to settle in Prince George, with 273 still living in the city.

“I would encourage the community to understand that the fact that people are showing up in Prince George is a good news story. We have a reputation across Canada as one of the communities that has organized itself to effectively help, and remember that we have received no government money. This is all volunteer money,” said Charles Scott, a community volunteer with Prince George for Ukraine.

Scott says the support he’s seen has been fantastic, not just from volunteers, but from local businesses and organizations stepping up.

“We’ve had people with master’s degrees and law degrees cleaning places, cleaning rooms and hotels, which is fine. They did whatever they needed to do, and we appreciate the hotels offering them that opportunity. We appreciate that. And there’s been a number of businesses that have hired people they may not necessarily have needed. Do you need another dishwasher at your restaurant? Well, we’re going to get another dishwasher. And we appreciate that, that has been a tremendous outreach,” Scott said.

While financial donations would always be appreciated to continue supporting Ukrainians in the community, as several newcomers have landed in recent weeks, Scott says the best way to support them is to stand beside them and help them build a life here.

“It’s important to realize that while it’s not a fairy tale outcome, it was never going to be, we’ve done well in our response, and the opportunity to continue to help is one of walking beside people who are building a better tomorrow. They’re not looking for somebody to hand them tomorrow. They are very, very strongly motivated to build that for themselves,” he said.

The documentary showing at the Knox Performance Centre will be free, although any donations would be greatly appreciated. The documentary will begin at 2:00 p.m. on February 23, and the doors will open at 1:00 p.m. Prior to the showing, there will also be a presentation updating the community on the situation with Ukrainians living here at 1:30 p.m.

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