Natalie Pavlenko

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine strongly condemns another act of barbarism and a cultural crime committed by Russia against Ukraine – a deliberate drone attack on the central part of Lviv, which resulted in damage to UNESCO World Heritage sites within the Historic Centre of Lviv. As a result of drone strikes on civilian buildings in the city centre, people were injured. This attack is not only a war crime against civilians, but also a direct assault on the cultural heritage of humanity, which is under international protection. It was in Lviv that, with the support of international partners and UNESCO, the first UNESCO Cultural Hub in Ukraine was established. This centre was created specifically to protect, restore, and support Ukrainian culture in times of war. By striking at the heart of Lviv, Russia has demonstrated its barbaric disregard for the efforts of the international community and UNESCO itself. We emphasize that Russia continues to systematically violate the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict. We call on UNESCO and all international partners not to limit their response to yet another expression of concern. An aggressor that deliberately destroys world heritage in a city hosting an official UNESCO Cultural Hub must be deprived of any influence within international institutions and face severe consequences. Ukrainian diplomats are officially addressing the UNESCO Secretariat and the Member States of the World Heritage Committee, calling for the consequences of this attack to be documented and for additional cultural sanctions against Russia to be initiated. We express our sincere condolences to the injured residents of Lviv and assure that every instance of destruction and damage to sites of global historical significance will be documented to ensure accountability of the aggressor state and those responsible in both national and international jurisdictions.

"Ukraine Has Cards": open.substack.com/pub/dianefranc…

Sean, thanks to you, we know what a true friend of Ukraine is. You have stood with Ukraine since the first day of the full-scale war. This is still true today. And we know that you will continue to stand with our country and our people.

David Borenstein, director of MR. NOBODY AGAINST PUTIN: “It’s about how you lose your country ... you lose it through small little acts of complicity. When a government murders people on the streets. When oligarchs take over the media and how we produce it and consume it" #Oscars

Touching to see U2 and Ed Sheeran remember this terrible anniversary in Ukraine and the men and women who are doing what they have to do. youtu.be/p92NzxFmseo?si…

Creating a buzz on Toronto’s University Ave! OCAD U Associate Prof. Nick Puckett’s AI-driven light installation transforms everyday office lighting into a playful public interaction at Haworth Canada (55 University Ave). Until March 10, 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/4qNFFNH

The CN Tower will be GOLD for Mikael Kingsbury 🥇 #MilanoCortina2026

Congratulations, @victoriaMboko!!🎉

I choose to honour the memory of those would be Olympic athletes who were killed by Russia.

I want to thank everyone for all the support we’re receiving. There really is an incredible amount of it. For me, the sacrifice of the people depicted on the helmet means more than any medal ever could - because they gave the most precious thing they had. And simple respect toward them is exactly what I want to give.

Russia’s full-scale invasion began 4 years ago. It began in winter, so this winter is the 5th. And for civilians the worst. Russia launches missiles & drones at energy infrastructure to force Ukrainians to endure the freezing cold. Here's how you can help snyder.substack.com/p/the-long-ukr…

You have the right to leave the country. You don't have a right to take a piece of it with you. You can hold whatever votes you like. But you can't vote to help yourself to something that isn't yours. All of the territory of Canada belongs to all of Canada. Canada's future can only be decided by Canadians as a whole, not by groups within it, however desperate or fanatical. (Which they are, pretty much by definition: to think that the only solution to your grievances, real or imagined, is to destroy one of the most successful countries that has ever existed marks you out as an extremist from the start.)

OCAD U’s Winter Design Festival is on 🎉 A celebration of creativity + innovation across design, with panels, presentations & community connection. This winter spotlights Environmental Design, Industrial Design & Material Art and Design. Events + details: ocadu.ca/news/winter-de…

Bruce Springsteen Releases Protest Song About ICE and 'State Terror,' 'Streets of Minneapolis,' 'in Memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good' variety.com/2026/music/new…

The term “law enforcement” should not be used by media, except perhaps in quotations. It has sadly become an Orwellian term that is used to magically sanctify violence. Language matters. Be specific. Describe individuals with names and ranks. Say exactly what they did. Don’t repeat fascist hocum.

Millions of Ukrainians are without power in the dead of winter. 600,000 people have left Kyiv. We can all help by donating to Canada Ukraine Foundation that is gathering many things like generators and equipment vital for Ukraine. Tax Receipts. Donate here cufoundation.ca

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As always, @mluckovichajc nails the moment.

Canada condemns Russia’s massive drone strikes on Dnipropetrovsk & Zaporizhzhia regions, which caused a blackout affecting over 1 million people. Russia is once again weaponizing winter against Ukrainians. We call on Russia to immediately cease its strikes on civilian infrastructure and end its illegal war of aggression. Canada will continue working with its international partners to secure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.

Sliding into the new year.. 😊