A large-scale solidarity initiative was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine, the Support Action Ukraine (SAU) Association, and the Permanent Representation of Ukraine to the Council of Europe, together with international partners.

The Kozytskyi Charity Foundation acted as a patron of concert performances by the National Ensemble of Soloists of Ukraine Kyiv Camerata in France (Strasbourg) and Denmark (Copenhagen). Dedicated to the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, these cultural events continued a European dialogue grounded in shared values and presented a profound artistic reflection on war, affirming the strength and resilience of the Ukrainian people.

Today, Ukrainian culture serves as both our manifesto and our message to the world: we exist, we are capable, and we will prevail.

On February 22, 2026, on the eve of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the National Ensemble of Soloists of Ukraine Kyiv Camerata performed in Denmark. As part of the solidarity evening Ukrainian Voices – Stories of Freedom, focused on Ukrainian literature, music, and cultural exchange.  More than 900 guests gathered at Det Ny Teater to express their solidarity with and support for the people of Ukraine.

The evening’s soloist was Bohdana Pivnenko. She was joined by Dmytro Tavanets (piano) and Dmytro Kuzmin (flute). The program featured works by prominent Ukrainian composers of the 20th and 21st centuries, including Zoltan Almashi, Oleksandr Kozarenko, Volodymyr Zubytskyi, Yevhen Stankovych, Hanna Havrylets, Oleksandr Rodin, and Borys Liatoshynskyi. The repertoire spanned works inspired by both classical Ukrainian literary heritage and contemporary voices shaped by the experience of war.

The keynote address was delivered by Oleksandra Matviichuk, human rights defender and head of the Center for Civil Liberties, recipient of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize. “Hope is not the certainty that everything will be fine. It is a deep understanding that all our efforts matter,” she noted.

“Ukrainian music must resonate as proof of our resilience and strength. Despite years of war, Ukraine continues to present artistic works of such depth and professionalism that the world holds its breath. We are honored to support the National Ensemble of Soloists of Ukraine Kyiv Camerata on the European stage on the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion, because our culture is an essential element of national security,” emphasized Zinovii Kozytskyi, founder of the Kozytskyi Charity Foundation.

On February 24, 2026, in Strasbourg at the Palais des Fêtes, Kyiv Camerata also performed at the charity concert Lumières sur l’Ombre (“Light Through the Shadow”), dedicated to the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale military aggression against Ukraine. The evening featured soloist Bohdana Pivnenko, conducted by Keri-Lynn Wilson, Principal Conductor of the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Dmytro Tavanets (piano) and Dmytro Kuzmin (flute) also performed. The concert aimed to honor the memory of those who lost their lives and to express solidarity with the Ukrainian people through the universal language of music.

“In this way, we honor those who fought and continue to fight against the invaders. This is our voice in wartime — a voice for our struggle, for our existence, and for our identity,” emphasized Bohdana Pivnenko, soloist of the National Ensemble of Soloists of Ukraine Kyiv Camerata.

Among the distinguished guests who attended and delivered remarks were Petra Bayr, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe; Mykola Tochytskyi, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the Council of Europe; and Kateryna Pushkar, President of the Support Action Ukraine Association.