24 February 2025. Tashkent, Uzbekistan – Today, the Delegation of the European Union to Uzbekistan, in partnership with the Embassy of Ukraine, inaugurates a powerful exhibition marking the third year of Ukraine’s resistance against Russia’s full-scale invasion. This exhibition will be accessible to the public and will offer an immersive look into the resilience, struggle, and unwavering spirit of the Ukrainian people.

EU in Uzbekistan

Welcoming guest Ambassador of Ukraine in Uzbekistan Mykola Doroshenko said: 

"We have prepared an exhibition of photographs — images that will guide you, like Virgil through Dante’s Inferno, through the nine circles of war that Ukraine has endured. As you look at them, you will witness resilience, courage, endurance, and sacrifice. You will see pain, anger, sadness, and loss. But you will also see kindness, solidarity, and the unwavering human spirit."

EU in Uzbekistan

In his opening remarks EU Ambassador to Uzbekistan Toivo Klaar underlined:

“For us – the European Union - sovereignty and territorial integrity are the cornerstones of the international order. Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine creates a dangerous precedent for the rest of the world. Internationally recognized borders cannot be changed by force.”

 

Ernest Kurtveliev

February 24, 2025, marks three years since Russia escalated its war against Ukraine into a full-scale invasion. Through the lenses of Ukrainian photographers, this exhibition tells a story of perseverance, sorrow, struggle, solidarity, and fortitude. It presents an unyielding drive to survive, resist, and to defend the nation’s freedom and just peace. Each photograph captures not just the hardship but also the strength and unity of a people determined to overcome adversity.



“In the darkest times, we must not only seek the light but become sources of hope, support, and action ourselves,” the exhibition’s closing statement reminds us. Despite differences in experiences, languages, countries, or ages, standing together makes us stronger. We may have different pasts, but in the present, we must unite for a better future.



As part of the exhibition, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the timeline of Ukrainian resistance to Russian aggression since 2014, when Russia first launched its war against Ukraine.



The exhibition is open to the public from 25 February at 139 Documentary Center. We invite everyone to witness these powerful visual stories, reflect on the enduring resilience of Ukraine, and stand in solidarity with its people.