In Jerusalem, the Ambassador of Ukraine paid tribute to the victims of Babyn Yar and the Holocaust.

In Jerusalem on September 29, 2025, an event was held to mark the 84th anniversary of the shootings at Babi Yar. The speech by Ukrainian Ambassador Yevhen Korniychuk drew attention to this tragic date.

Tragedy and Modernity

Over two days, Nazi occupiers killed more than 30,000 Kyiv residents, most of whom were Jews. Korniychuk reminded of the importance of this date and that current events show that humanity is once again threatened by brutal crimes.

In his address, he noted:

“The terrible tragedy of Babi Yar — one of the most shocking crimes of the Holocaust — should serve as a reminder for future generations so that such events do not happen again.” It is emphasized that modern challenges maintain the relevance of those swelling tragedies, whose lessons remain undeservedly forgotten.

Participants

The event gathered many guests, including members of the supervisory board of the Babi Yar Holocaust Memorial Center, representatives of the National Library of Israel, and the “March of the Living” project. The discussion of topics related to memory and identity became the central point of the meeting.

Ambassador’s Speech

In his speech, Korniychuk focused on the current threat to Jewish culture in the 21st century. According to him, “it is shocking that Jewish identity and culture are once again under threat of extinction — this time at the hands of the Moscow regime.” Noting the successful work of the archival services of Ukraine and Israel, he emphasized that their joint efforts preserve important information about the tragic events of the past for future generations.

The ambassador also expressed satisfaction with the progress made in the work of the archives, which help preserve the truth about Babi Yar.

“Thanks to this knowledge, we must prevent new catastrophes in the future,” he said.

The purpose of the meeting was not only to remember the victims of Babi Yar but also to discuss the current threats facing the Jewish community. Current debates about culture and identity highlight the importance of remembering historical lessons that cannot be ignored in light of modern events.