Media Center Ukraine Producer Department

On June 27, a peaceful action titled “Voices of Silence” will take place in Bucha, Kyiv Oblast. Every day, hundreds of Ukrainian families live in painful anticipation of news from their loved ones who are in captivity or reported missing. This action serves as a poignant reminder that we remember everyone and continue to wait for their return home.

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On June 28, Kyiv will host the “Honor Run in Memory of Rekrut 2026” charity event for the fifth time. The event, which unites active-duty military personnel, veterans, and civilians, is expected to gather over 3,500 participants.

The run originally began as a story about Oleksiy Chubashev (call sign Rekrut), a military journalist and Major of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (GUR MOU). The event is organized by Run Ukraine in cooperation with Oleksiy’s wife, Yulia Chubasheva. Traditionally, 100% of the registration fees are directed toward the needs of the Defense Forces of Ukraine. This year, the proceeds will be distributed among five military units participating in the run.

During the “Honor Run in Memory of Rekrut 2026,” the “Alley of the Brave” will debut in Ukraine — a memorial zone along the running track inspired by the American Blue Mile tradition. Participants will run past hundreds of plaques featuring photos, names, and call signs of fallen Ukrainian defenders, paying tribute to their ultimate sacrifice. This section of the track will feature no music, hosts, or loudspeakers — only quiet footsteps, names, and remembrance, reflecting the core essence of the Honor Run: the honor of serving in the military, supporting the army, and remembering those who gave their lives for Ukraine.

Family members, volunteers, and brothers-in-arms will stand along the “Alley of the Brave” holding flags and ribbons inscribed with the names and call signs of the service members. The “Honor Run in Memory of Rekrut 2026” features distances of 10 km, 5 km, and children’s races, as well as an online format for participants joining from anywhere in the world.

The event will also include a traditional symbolic 100-meter distance for veterans of the Russian-Ukrainian war and active-duty service members currently undergoing rehabilitation.

Reference information: Organizer — Run Ukraine. Ideological partner — Energoatom. Sports partner — PUMA.

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On July 3–5, Kyiv will host the fourth “Protasiv Yar” Festival in memory of civil activist and scout of the 93rd Mechanized Brigade Kholodnyi Yar, Roman Ratushnyi (call sign Seneca). The focus theme of the fourth “Protasiv Yar” Festival is derived from the words of the Stoic philosopher Seneca, whom Roman deeply admired: “That words should carry weight, not just ring out.”

The event will traditionally take place at the Protasiv Yar meadow. On the eve of the festival, a literary and musical opening night will also be held at the Taras Shevchenko Literary and Memorial House-Museum.

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Reference information: The “Protasiv Yar” Festival in memory of Roman Ratushnyi is held with the support of the International Renaissance Foundation.

Festival partners: PEN Ukraine, NGO Save Protasiv Yar, Maksym Kryvtsov Foundation, VETERANKA Ukrainian Women’s Veteran Movement, Solomyanska Platforma, Heroes Memorial (Memory Platform), Ivan Honchar Museum, Tereny Agency, Algorithm dii Platform, Crimson House, and Rent4DJ technical team.

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• Kyiv

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