Serhiy Prytula Holds Community Meeting in Utah — News

July 23, 2026, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA: Ukrainian activist and civic leader Serhiy Prytula met with community members and local supporters at the Utah State Capitol on Thursday evening. The public event, titled “Ukraine in the Fifth Year of the Full-Scale War: An Honest Conversation,” was hosted by the Prytula Foundation USA to engage with the public regarding ongoing humanitarian aid efforts and civil defense initiatives. The gathering drew an engaged crowd of local residents, human rights advocates, and members of the Ukrainian-American community to the North Capitol Building. During the presentation, Serhiy Prytula discussed the current realities of civil society defense, ongoing equipment fundraising projects, and the vital role of international humanitarian support. Prominent members of the local community attended the event to show solidarity, including Iryna Dubenko-Lipp and Nathaniel Sanders, executive director of Utah for Ukraine. Attendees participated in an open dialogue during the meeting, with local supporters like Alan David addressing the speaker to discuss ongoing advocacy efforts within the state. Following the indoor presentation and discussion, Serhiy Prytula joined attendees outside the municipal building perimeter to pose for group photographs with community members displaying flags and expressions of support. (Credit Images: © Charles‑McClintock Wilson / ZUMA Press Wire)