Vyshyvanka Day: A Tradition That Unites Hearts

On May 15, our institute hosted a warm and heartfelt event — the celebration of Vyshyvanka Day.
For every Ukrainian, this is more than just a date on the calendar — it is an annual reminder of our identity, culture, and the strength that is born from unity.

In these challenging times, we came together to demonstrate our unity, love for Ukraine, and unbreakable spirit — all dressed in vyshyvankas, each one with its own unique character.
Some wore traditional shirts, others chose modern interpretations, and some simply brought a good mood and a small embroidered accessory. But the most important thing — we were together.

We are deeply grateful to the Ukrainian defenders for giving us the opportunity to live, work, celebrate, and preserve our traditions — even in the most difficult of times.

Today, we didn’t just wear embroidered shirts — we honored our history, our memory, the strength of our heritage, and our love for the homeland.

May the vyshyvanka always remain not only a piece of clothing, but a symbol of the inner dignity and resilience of the Ukrainian people.

Glory to Ukraine!
Together — to Victory!

Ukraine Took Part in the Meeting of EU Competent Authorities on Veterinary Medicinal Products for the First Time

A Presidential Meeting of the Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products (CVMP) and the Coordination Group for Mutual Recognition and Decentralised Procedures – Veterinary (CMDv) was held in Warsaw. For the first time, a representative from Ukraine was invited to participate in this high-level international platform.

Ukraine was represented at the event by Yurii Kosenko, Deputy Director of the Institute for International Cooperation and European Scientific Integration.

As part of the CMDv meeting, held under the Polish Presidency of the EU Council, Yurii Kosenko presented the Ukrainian system for the registration and circulation of veterinary medicinal products (VMPs), outlining current challenges and future opportunities in the context of newly adopted legislation. During the discussion, the following topics were addressed:

  • powers and responsibilities of the competent authority;

  • registration of products containing prohibited active substances intended for export;

  • procedures for registering reference products;

  • batch control during import;

  • inspections for compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP);

  • setting annual fees for market presence of VMPs;

  • the specifics of national legislation in the field of VMPs.

Special attention was given to the following areas:

  • guidance for applicants;

  • regulatory approaches in exceptional circumstances;

  • circulation of generic and hybrid products;

  • support for EU candidate countries;

  • homeopathic veterinary medicines;

  • regulation of borderline products.

The meeting resulted in the following agreements:

  • CMDv will prepare responses to the questions raised by Ukraine;

  • Ukraine will gain access to existing EU training programmes in the field of VMPs;

  • trilateral cooperation will be developed between Ukraine, Poland, and France in the field of veterinary medicinal products.

It was expressed that this first participation of Ukraine may mark the beginning of a long-term and constructive cooperation with the European regulatory community.

Sincere thanks are extended to Urząd Rejestracji PL, WM i PB, especially Agata Andrzejewska and Joanna Kubisa, for the invitation and excellent organisation of the meeting, as well as to Laetitia Le Letty and ANMV for their valuable advice, support, and leadership.

May 8 — Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II

May 8 — Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II

This day entered human history as a symbol of the triumph of justice over barbarism, courage over fear, and humanity over evil.
The victory achieved 80 years ago came at an enormous cost: millions of lives lost, cities reduced to rubble, and countless fates broken. Ukrainian soil witnessed some of the fiercest battles of that war. Eight million Ukrainians gave their lives to help liberate the world from the darkness of fascism.

We bow our heads in deep sorrow. For us, remembrance is not only a tribute to the past — it is a moral compass for the present.

Today, Ukraine once again endures the tragedy of war. Russia’s aggression — its lies and cruelty — remind the world that evil can return, wearing new colors but bearing the same essence.
Just like then, the enemy targets civilians, destroys cities and lives, and seeks to erase our identity.

But, as in 1945, we are not alone. Standing with Ukraine are the nations of the free world — those who understand the true value of freedom and dignity.

We are deeply grateful to our warriors — strong, courageous, and unbreakable. They hold the line. The Ukrainian defender has become a modern embodiment of heroism and honor for the entire civilized world.

We believe the day will come when peace returns to Ukrainian land. And, just as it did 80 years ago, truth and goodness will prevail once more.

Freedom has the face of a warrior.
Victory speaks with a Ukrainian voice.
Glory to Ukraine!
Eternal memory to the fallen.
Honor and glory to our defenders!