Testimony of Truth: Kelsie Kimberlin interview with UA officer Andrii Galatian
American-Ukrainian singer Kelsie Kimberlin risks her life on the frontlines while filming the documentary “The Last Message” — a tribute to her fallen cousin and a call for the world not to forget about Ukraine.
The film is being produced with the support of EMPR.media, the Information and Analytical Center for National Security of Ukraine, the Public Relations Department of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the UA Direct International Charity Foundation. Its goal is to show the human cost of war and to spark a new wave of international awareness and support for Ukraine.
During her trip, Kelsie Kimberlin met with Ukrainian soldiers, civic activists, and members of the journalism community. That’s how she met Andrii Galatian, Acting Head of the Information and Analytical Center for National Security of Ukraine. His team assisted in preparing and ensuring safety during the filming of Kelsie’s music videos “Armageddon,” “Another Chance To Live Again,” and “Turn Back” in Kyiv, Bucha, and Hostomel.
At the meeting, they discussed the unique role of truthful stories in countering Russian disinformation and propaganda, one of the Center’s key missions. Mr. Halat showed Ms. Kimberlin several videos featuring her songs dedicated to Ukraine, which had been previously shared on the Center’s platforms and widely distributed in the English-speaking segment of social media around the world.
“You can’t understand this war sitting in a studio in Washington,” emphasized the American singer. “You have to walk through the ruins, look people in the eyes, feel their pain and strength — only then can you tell the truth.
” In turn, Andrii Galatian, who currently serves as an officer in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, noted: “Bringing the truth to people — by touching its sources personally, no matter how dangerous they are — is a truly heroic mission.
The creative role of people like American Kelsie Kimberlin or Frenchman Paul Manandiz in countering Russian aggression against my homeland is invaluable. Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, they have continuously reminded the world of the threat Putin’s Russia poses to global peace.”
