In Odesa, unknown individuals painted the Russian flag on the pedestal where Catherine II stood.

Vandalism in European Square

On the morning of May 16, unknown vandals painted the pedestal in European Square with colors resembling the Russian flag. The police of the Odesa region received a report from a passerby about this incident.

Currently, law enforcement is working at the scene to identify the person who committed the vandalism. The exact qualification of the offense will be determined after all the circumstances of the incident are clarified.

The police are trying to identify the person involved in the incident. Legal qualification will be provided after clarifying all the circumstances.

Controversies over the announcement of a theater performance

The Odesa Academic Theater of Musical Comedy named after M. Vodianoy has become the subject of discussion due to the announcement of the performance 'The Golden Calf'. The announcement indicated that the performance would take place 'in Russian with Ukrainian subtitles'. This fact provoked outrage among Ukrainian viewers.

Ukrainians note that the very choice of the work for the performance is anti-Ukrainian, as the writers Ilf and Petrov expressed contempt regarding Ukraine.

In Kulikovo Field, a man armed with two knives attacked law enforcement officers who were ensuring public order. This incident occurred after the murder of activist Demyan Hanul in the Primorsky district of the city. Demyan Hanul was a well-known civic activist and volunteer who supported Ukrainian soldiers through his activities and volunteering, providing them with essential resources.

Analysis

The reasoning behind the vandalism in European Square may be the political tension prevailing in society. Moreover, the controversies surrounding the theater performance announcement indicate the significance of language and cultural context in modern Ukrainian society, where national consciousness issues hold great importance.