With a screening of a documentary film, the EU Delegation marked 4 years since the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine

The Delegation of the European Union to North Macedonia marked the fourth anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine with a special screening of the documentary film “Porcelain War” (Porcelain War) on February 24 at the “Frosina” cinema at the Youth Cultural Center in Skopje.

The EU Ambassador to North Macedonia, Michalis Rokas, reaffirmed the EU’s strong support for Ukraine and its people, advocating for an acceptable solution to achieve peace. He emphasized that the EU also values North Macedonia’s support for Ukraine, expressed through the participation of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for European Affairs, Bekim Sali, at the commemoration in Kyiv.

The event was part of a global series of initiatives coordinated by the European External Action Service (EEAS) to mark Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and to reaffirm support for Ukrainian sovereignty, peace, and solidarity. Organized under the “#TeamEurope” banner, the screening was attended by representatives of institutions, civil society organizations, diplomatic missions, and partners.

The screening was complemented by a joint op-ed published by the EU Ambassador to North Macedonia, Michalis Rokas, and the Ambassador of Ukraine to North Macedonia, Larysa Dir.

Reflecting on current developments, the ambassadors warned that “peace without accountability is an illusion. Peace built on impunity is not peace. It is a pause before the next attack.” They pointed out that Europe has learned the historical lesson that “every time aggression was rewarded with silence or concessions, it returned stronger.”

The ambassadors reaffirmed the continued political, humanitarian, economic, and military support of the European Union for Ukraine and stressed the importance of unity and solidarity.

The documentary “Porcelain War” won the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in 2024 and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. The film bears witness to cultural resistance and the resilience of civil society in wartime conditions through the personal stories of Ukrainian artists fighting against Russian aggression.

By organizing the screening in Skopje, the EU Delegation sent a message that the consequences of the war are felt beyond Ukraine’s borders and that European solidarity remains crucial for preserving peace, democratic values, and international law.