Special Representative of the US Department of State Elan Carr took part in the Kyiv Jewish Forum 2020. According to Interfax-Ukraine, during his speech, he said that he highly appreciates the work of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine and personally minister Arsen Avakov in countering manifestations of anti-Semitism.
Carr notes that Ukraine has undergone real transformations in countering anti-Semitism.
"This is also confirmed by the Jews living in Ukraine," Carr said.
He said that he is honored to work with Ukrainian leaders who are fighting anti-Semitism in their country and at the global level.
As we reported before, in Uman, the detachments of the Interior Minister will provide law and order during the celebration of Rosh Hashanah.
“We understand all risks tied with the celebration of Rosh Hashanah. The detachments of the Interior Ministry will provide law and order on the streets of Uman. We will do everything possible that these events take place calmly and safely,” Avakov noted.