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Cherkasy sister‑state update: Oregon delegates and Ukrainian partners discuss humanitarian aid and cultural ties
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Summary
A representative from Cherkasy (Yulia) thanked Oregon lawmakers for adopting SCR 23 and described humanitarian and medical aid sent to Ukraine, volunteer frontline support and plans for cultural and educational exchanges between Cherkasy and Oregon.
Yulia (recorded in the transcript as Bridal) addressed the committee on behalf of the Cherkasy region in Ukraine, thanking Oregon legislators for adopting a ceremonial sister‑state resolution (SCR 23) and outlining opportunities for cooperation.
She described Cherkasy’s interest in deeper ties with Oregon across manufacturing, technology, farming, environment, education and medicine, and highlighted humanitarian and medical aid shipments that local organizations have sent to Ukraine. She also described providing trauma and combat psychotherapy at front‑line positions and reported that volunteer Oregonians contributed thousands of hours to support Ukraine‑focused work.
Why it matters: The ceremonial sister‑state relationship provides a platform for cultural exchanges, mutual visits (governor‑to‑governor meetings were discussed) and practical aid coordination. Yulia invited legislators to WinterFest events in Salem and Portland and asked the committee to consider continued support for cultural and humanitarian partnerships.
What’s next: Committee members expressed support and asked staff to coordinate follow‑up; the committee will consider memorandum of understanding work with the governor’s office and future ceremonial visits between leaders.
