The world is currently gripped by war – both in the East and West. In Europe, Ukraine fights for it’s survival against a cruel and tyrannical superpower, Russia. But Ukraine is not alone – it’s allies across Europe are united in their condemnation of Russia’s barbarism, and are combining their strength to assist Ukraine in the goal of a peaceful and prosperous future. It’s clear that Ukraine’s immediate survival depends on modern and accessible healthcare facilities, and to this end, Kochanski and Partners have stood up and taken action.

Humanitarian aid for Ukraine

Meet Dr Markiyan Malskyy, Honorary Consul of Austria to Lviv, former partner of leading Ukrainian firm Arzinger, former governer of Lviv, and Partner and head of the Ukrainian desk at Kochanski and Partners.

The day following the night bombing of Lutsk, which tragically killed three people, Dr Malskyy, together with representatives of the Austrian Embassy in Ukraine and the Honorary Consulate of Austria in Lviv delivered medical equipment donated by the Magistrate of Vienna.

This included nearly 50 fully functional modern adjustable medical beds, a hemodialysis machine, intensive care monitors and instrument tables, a delivery chair and many other valuable medical devices worth over PLN 1,000,000 in total, delivering this equipment to the Volyn Regional Hospital for Infectious Diseases, the Central Regional Hospital in Lutsk, the Lutsk City Clinical Hospital and the Kaunas Hospice.

Thanks to all involved in this initiative, this lifesaving equipment was already operational the day after its arrival in Ukraine.

 We work for those who change the world for the better

Aside from dramatic lifesaving initiatives, Kochanski and Partners Ukrainian desk is also involved in a variety of humanitarian and pro bono projects, as they state ‘changing the world for the better is not only the most important part of our vision, but above all a commitment to concrete and active action.’

And with Poland not only a partner, neighbour and ally of Ukraine, it would seem that Ukraine has a an ally and powerful friend on its western border, engaged in ongoing support for Ukraine to improve both its current situation, and its coming post-war reconstruction.

Examples include the (Re) build (New) Ukraine conference meeting, featuring international experts in law, finance, infrastructure and energy, who discussed the practical aspects of building a new, post-war reality. Attendees included Anna Yurchenko, Deputy Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine, Ihor Baranetskyi, Head of the Economic Section of the Embassy of Ukraine to Poland, and Miroslaw Barszcz, Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Polish-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce.

“Ukraine and Ukrainians are very grateful to all those who supported us in the early days of the war and continue to do so. Without the help of Poland, Austria, the UK, the U.S. and many other European countries, we would have faced even more tragic circumstances. What the friends of Ukraine have done and are further doing is simply astounding and touching. Opening your doors to strangers fleeing the ugly face of war is wonderful and proves that we are a civilised, empathetic and caring society, capable of sharing our well-being with others in need” – says Markiyan Malskyy.

It seems that Kochanski and Partners is a true friend to Ukraine, and when times are hard, good friends can make a world of difference.