Oleksandr Tkachenko: Support of Great Britain is a powerful rear for Ukraine in the fight against the russian federation

On March 21, Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine Oleksandr Tkachenko spoke with Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport of the United Kingdom Nadine Dorries.

"Culture is a soft power and therefore Britain's cultural and informational support will be a powerful backbone for Ukraine in the fight against russia. Opinions of the British with Ukraine, we feel full solidarity. But it is extremely important to fix it on real steps towards Ukraine's help, ” Oleksandr Tkachenko said.

The Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine stressed that the most important things for Ukraine are countering the kremlin's disinformation in the world and the cultural curtain for russia.

The meeting was also revolved around:

blocking in the UK all russian propaganda mouthpieces on TV and digital;

broadcasting Ukrainian channels for Great Britain so that people can really see the real course of the war in Ukraine;

providing charitable assistance that will support media outlets who speak in a single marathon 24/7;

closing of exhibitions financed by russian sanctioned persons.

In addition, Ukraine is ready to offer alternative options for exhibitions in London. This is both the promotion of Ukrainian culture and its preservation during the war.

The topic of preserving cultural heritage in Ukraine was also raised during the conversation. After all, russia violates the Hague Conventions during armed conflicts. russia's exclusion from UNESCO and the transfer of the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee from Kazan to Lviv were discussed