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President of the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) Eugene Czolij, during his visit to Israel, called on the country’s leadership to recognize Holodomor as an act of genocide against Ukrainian people.

“During meetings with high-ranking officials, the UWC president drew attention to the 85th anniversary of the Holodomor in Ukraine this year and called for Israel to participate in commemorations and recognize the Holodomor as genocide of the Ukrainian people, following the lead of 17 countries,” the press service of the UWC reported.

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