For connoisseurs: Ukrainian wartime postage stamps
The Ukrainian resistance in all its manifestations is reflected in the subjects of wartime postage stamps. Philatelic art captured the resistance to the enemy, the thirst for victory, pain, invincibility, and the dream of every Ukrainian.
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"Russian warship, go...!"
Date of putting into circulation: 12.04.2022
"Russian warship... DONE"
Date of putting into circulation: 23.05.2022
"Ukrainian Dream"
Date of putting into circulation: 28.06.2022
"Good evening, we are from Ukraine!"
Date of putting into circulation: 28.07.2022
"Free. Unbreakable. Invincible"
Date of putting into circulation: 24.08.2022
"Dog Patron"
Date of putting into circulation: 01.09.2022
"Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!"
Date of putting into circulation: 14.10.2022
"Crimean bridge for an encore!"
Date of putting into circulation: 04.11.2022
"Weapons of Victory"
Date of putting into circulation: 06.12.2022
"Kherson is Ukraine!"
Date of putting into circulation: 09.12.2022
"Victorious New Year!"
Date of putting into circulation: 19.12.2022
"Warriors of Light. Warriors of the Good"
Date of putting into circulation: 15.02.2023
"PTN PNKX (PTN PNKh)!"
Date of putting into circulation: 24.02.2023
"We will not forget! We will not forgive! Bucha. Irpin. Hostomel"
Date of putting into circulation: 31.03.2023
"Offensive Guard" of the series "Glory to the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine!"
Date of putting into circulation: 09.05.2023
"Peace is the highest value of humanity"
Date of putting into circulation: 24.05.2023
"Children of the Victory draw the Ukraine of the future"
Date of putting into circulation: 01.06.2023
"Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine" of the series "Glory to the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine!"
Date of putting into circulation: 30.06.2023
"The Security Service of Ukraine" of the series "Glory to the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine!"
Date of putting into circulation: 26.07.2023
"Fighters of Evil"
Date of putting into circulation: 04.08.2023
"Mother Ukraine"
Date of putting into circulation:
"Eternal Memory!"
Date of putting into circulation: 29.08.2023
"Cities of Heroes. Kharkiv Region"
Date of issue: 14.09.2023
"Weapons of Victory. The World with Ukraine"
Date of issue: 29.09.2023
"Cross of Military Merit"
Date of issue: 26.10.2023
"Heroic professions. Iron Men"
Date of issue: 01.11.2023
"Gifts of St. Nicholas"
Date of issue: 06.12.2023
"Ukrposhta is always by your side"
Date of issue: 02.02.2024
"And there will be spring!"
Date of issue: 23.02.2024
Legendary prophetic stamp "Russian warship, go...!"
It all started with a phrase from the defenders of Zmiinyi Island. On 1 March 2022, Ukrposhta launched a competition for a sketch for the postage stamp "Russian warship, go...!". The illustration by Boris Groh received more than 1700 votes out of 8,000. The new stamp was released on 12 April.
We did not agree with the Ukrainian Armed Forces on a promo, but on 13 April, the cruiser Moskva, depicted on the postage stamp, was hit and went down. Instead, an unprecedented excitement arose. A few days later, 500,000 stamps were already sold out!
Ukrainians formed long queues. They posted memes. They sold the most popular stamp at charity auctions ("Russian warship, go...!". was the most expensive lot on Prozorro.Sale. It went under the hammer for UAH 4 million. And that was just one charity auction among hundreds!). And when the interest in philately seemed to be waning, websites selling new stamps were "brought down".
The postage stamp "Russian warship, go...!" was presented to Prince Charles, Andrzej Duda and others. It was exhibited at the Smithsonian Postal Museum in Washington, DC. And in the National Maritime Museum in the UK as well. In addition, the most famous media (CNN, the Guardian, The Times, The Washington Post, Bloomberg, etc.) wrote about this and other postal issues.
It also helped Ukrposhta to win the prestigious World Post & Parcel Awards 2023 in the Philatelic Campaign category.
A little more about the postal issue
The following postage stamps were issued: "Russian warship, go...!" with face value F (for payment for postal items within Ukraine) and face value W (for payment for international postal items), as well as a first-day cover.
Where can I officially order the postage stamp "Russian warship, go...!"
The 1-million print run has already been sold out, but merchandise featuring the stamp is still available. Order one for yourself or as a gift and send it to your friends anywhere in the world.
You can also buy other wartime stamps, including "Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!", "Crimean bridge for an encore!", "Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine" of the series "Glory to the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine", "Fighters of Evil", etc.
The inevitable end of the enemy cruiser in the subject of the stamp "Russian warship... DONE!"
On 12 April 2022, the "Russian warship, go...!” stamps were put into circulation, and the very next day it became known that the Ukrainian Armed Forces hit the cruiser "Moskva" depicted in the sketch and it went down.
This event contributed to the incredible popularity and collector value of the "Russian warship, go...!" stamp. Therefore, it was decided to issue a new postage stamp "Russian warship... DONE!", which, like the previous one, was designed by Boris Groh.
A little more about the postal issue
The date of putting into circulation is 23 May 2022. The "Russian warship... DONE!" sheet consists of three postage stamps and three coupons to them. The coupons reproduce the image of the first postage stamp "Russian warship, go...!", which allows us to trace the history of the enemy cruiser and its inevitable ending in dynamics.
There are two face values of the stamp: F (for payment for postal items within Ukraine) and W (for payment for international postal items). The "Russian warship... DONE!" stamps are accompanied by a First Day cover and a postcard.
Where can I officially order the stamp "Russian warship... DONE!"
The 5-million print run of "Russian warship... DONE!" stamps is sold out. However, there is still an opportunity to buy a presentation frame with a postage stamp and a First Day postmark in the Ukrposhta online store, so hurry up. Order one for yourself or as a gift and send it to your friends anywhere in the world.
Other wartime postage stamps are available, including "Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!", "Crimean bridge for an encore!", "Weapons of Victory", "Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine" of the series "Glory to the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine!", "Fighters of Evil", etc.
On the wings of the "Ukrainian Dream"
The sketch for the Ukrainian Dream stamp was created by 11-year-old Sofia Kravchuk, the winner of the Ukrainian nationwide competition "What is Ukraine for me?" held in 2021 to mark the 30th anniversary of Ukraine`s independence.
The organisers received 10,276 drawings and photographs from 6,134 participants. The most striking of them, depicting a child`s winged dream, resonated with the majority. It depicts the world`s largest and most powerful Ukrainian aircraft, the AN-225 Mriya, decorated with pink flowers, flying to the stars. Unfortunately, it was destroyed during the Russian-Ukrainian war. Every day the enemy ruthlessly destroys, but it will not succeed in destroying the Ukrainian dream of being free.
A little more about the postal issue
The date of putting into circulation is 28 June 2022. The set includes a sheet of six "Ukrainian Dream" stamps, a First Day cover, an unstamped art envelope and a postcard.
Where can I officially order the "Ukrainian Dream" stamp
The print run of 3,000,000 stamps is sold out. However, you can still buy a presentation frame with a postage stamp and a First Day postmark and merchandise in the Ukrposhta online store. Order one for yourself or as a gift and send it to your friends anywhere in the world.
Other wartime postage stamps are also available, including "Good evening, we are from Ukraine!", "Dog Patron", "Peace is the highest value of humanity", "Children of Victory draw the Ukraine of the future", "Mother Ukraine", etc.
The whole world heard: "Good evening, we are from Ukraine!"
The postal issue "Good evening, we are from Ukraine!" is the most popular, as Ukrainians chose not only the stamp design but also its possible subject matter.
The phrase "Good evening, we are from Ukraine!" became iconic in 2022, and for good reason. It is a part of Ukrainian hits and is heard on the air. It is used by journalists, the military, and government officials. It was the one that respondents preferred among the five designs for the new wartime postage stamp.
In the contest for the best design for the stamp "Good evening, we are from Ukraine!" an illustration by Anastasiia Bondarets received 340+ thousand votes out of ≈900 thousand (a total of 1500 creative illustrations were submitted). The author sought to capture the ingenuity of Ukrainians and their willingness to do whatever it takes to bring the victory closer.
A little more about the postal issue
The date of putting into circulation is 28 July 2022. The print run is 2,000,000 postage stamps (one third of which were sold within 24 hours!). There is also a First Day cover, an unstamped art envelope and a postcard.
There are two face values of the stamp: M (for paying for postal items within Ukraine) and W (for paying for international postal items). The design of the W stamp sheet features the tête-bêche philatelic technique, where one row of stamps is placed inverted, which adds artistic appeal and collectors value to the postal issue.
Where can I officially order the "Good evening, we are from Ukraine!" stamp
Of course, in the Ukrposhta online store. Add merchandise to your order and send it to your friends anywhere in the world.
Other wartime stamps are also available, including "Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!", "Crimean bridge for an encore!", "Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine" of the series "Glory to the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine!", "Children of Victory draw the Ukraine of the future", "Mother Ukraine", etc.
Order On the occasion of the Independence Day of Ukraine: postal block "Free. Unbreakable. Invincible"
Each illustration on the postage stamp "Free. Unbreakable. Invincible" postage stamp tells the tragic story of the Ukrainian people, and they are united by one word — "war":
- a woman in the rubble of a destroyed apartment;
- a mother and a baby hiding in the subway from rocket attacks;
- a girl in front of burnt cars;
- a drama theatre in Mariupol, which has become the last refuge for many Ukrainians;
- Sviatohirsk Lavra, which has been repeatedly attacked by the enemy;
- a baby carriage, suitcases and toys that were abandoned at the railway station.
And despite everything, Ukrainian people demonstrate indescribable resilience. The postal issue "Free. Unbreakable. Invincible" is dedicated to them.
A little more about the postal issue
The issue date is 24 August 2022, the Independence Day of Ukraine. The print run is 1,000,000 copies.
The set includes a non-perforated postal block with a graphic image of a postage stamp, a First Day cover and an unstamped art envelope. The design is by Anton Khrupin.
Where can I officially order the "Free. Unbreakable. Invincible" stamp?
Of course, in the Ukrposhta online store. Other wartime postage stamps are also available, including "Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!", "Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine", "Glory to the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine!", "Children of Victory draw the Ukraine of the future", "Eternal memory!” etc.
"Dog Patron" as the first wartime charity stamp
The stamp issue is dedicated to the State Emergency Service mascot and the world`s most famous mine-detection dog, Patron. It includes eight postage stamps:
- "Patron helps farmers";
- "Patron with a rescuer";
- "Patron unblocks the sea route";
- "Patron is a real Kozak";
- "Patron saves the children";
- "Patrons prophetic dream";
- "Patron with an award";
- "Dog Patron"
Everyone who buys this stamp issue contributes to the purchase of a mechanised demining machine and support for animal shelters. UAH 8 from each stamp is a charitable contribution.
A little more about the postal issue
The date of putting into circulation is 1 September 2022. The print run of postage stamps is 1,000,000 copies. A First Day cover, two unstamped art envelopes and a postcard were also issued.
Design by Oleksandr Nikitiuk.
Where can I officially order "Dog Patron" postage stamps
Of course, in the Ukrposhta online store. Add merchandise to your order and send it to your friends anywhere in the world.
Other wartime stamps are also available, including "Good evening, we are from Ukraine!", "Peace is the highest value of humanity", "Children of Victory draw the Ukraine of the future", "Mother Ukraine", etc.
Postage stamps "Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!" as an immeasurable philatelic "Thank you" to the defenders of Ukraine
The charity postal issue "Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!" is dedicated to everyone who is determined to drive out the aggressor and defend the country on land, in the air and at sea, and who has given their lives for this. The funds raised are used for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The sheet includes six art postage stamps:
- "The Air Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine"
- "The Military Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine"
- "The Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine"
- "The Territorial Defence Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine"
- "The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine"
- "The Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine"
There is also a First Day cover, six types of postcards and six types of unstamped art envelopes with the emblems of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
A little more about the postal issue
The date of putting into circulation is 14 October, the Day of Defenders of Ukraine. The print run of postage stamps is 1,000,000 copies.
The design is by Anton Khrupin.
Where can I officially order the stamps "Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!"
Of course, in the Ukrposhta online store. Add merchandise to your order and send it to your friends anywhere in the world.
Other wartime stamps are also available, including "Offensive guard", "Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine" and "Security Service of Ukraine" of the series "Glory to the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine!", "Weapons of Victory", etc.
A prophecy come true: "Crimean bridge for an encore!" postage stamp
The sketch for the "Crimean bridge for an encore!" stamp depicts a scene from the Titanic film against the backdrop of a burning bridge. One can immediately see the vivid satirical details that hint at the current situation in Ukraine:
- a cigarette butt in the hands of the heroine as a hint that the occupiers follow the instruction "do not smoke anywhere, smoke where you have not yet been smoked";
- the occupiers car flying into the abyss and losing the loot;
- a Bayraktar that "accidentally" flies over a bridge;
- an enemy tank being destroyed.
A little more about the postal issue
The date of putting into circulation is 4 November. The print run is 2,100,000 postage stamps, or 300,000 stamp sheets.
A First Day cover, an unstamped art envelope and a postcard were also issued.
The design is by Yurii Shapoval.
Where can I officially order the postage stamp "Crimean bridge for an encore!"
Of course, in the Ukrposhta online store. Add merchandise to your order and send it to your friends anywhere in the world.
Other wartime postage stamps are also available, including "Good evening, we are from Ukraine!", "Free. Unbreakable. Invincible", "Children of Victory draw the Ukraine of the future", "Mother Ukraine", etc.
Stamps "Weapons of Victory" to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine
With the "Weapon of Victory" charity postal issue, Ukrposhta expresses its gratitude to the Armed Forces of Ukraine for their resilience and our future. The funds raised are used to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The six stamps feature samples of Ukrainian and international weapons: "Vilkha", "Neptune" and "Stugna-P" manufactured by UOP enterprises, as well as "Bayraktar TB2", "FGM-149 Javelin" and "M142 HIMARS" provided by other countries for our defence.
A little more about the postal issue
The date of putting into circulation is 6 December 2022, the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The print run of the stamp sheet is 200,000 copies. A First Day cover, an unstamped art envelope and a postcard were also issued.
The authors of the postal issue are graphic artists Serhii and Oleksandr Kharuk.
Where can I officially order "Weapons of Victory" postage stamps
Of course, in the Ukrposhta online store. Add merchandise to your order and send it to your friends anywhere in the world.
Other wartime stamps are also available, including "Offensive guard", "Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine" and "Glory to the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine!" of the series "Glory to the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine!", "Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!" etc.
Has been, is and will be: "Kherson is Ukraine!"
The main element of the sketch is a slice of watermelon, which depicts the scenes that accompanied the temporary occupation of the city: peaceful rallies, buildings on fire, torture. The seeds look like missiles that the Russian invaders are ruthlessly firing at the Kherson region. The stamp sheet shows a map of Kherson, a hero city liberated by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The art envelope and a postcard illustrate the protests of the residents.
A little more about the postal issue
The date of putting into circulation is 9 December 2022. The set includes a sheet of six stamps, a First Day cover, an unstamped art envelope and postcards.
The author of the postal issue is Andrii Sahach.
Where can I officially order the postage stamp "Kherson is Ukraine!"
The print run of 150,000 stamp sheets (900,000 postage stamps) has already been sold out, but postcards and merchandise featuring the stamp are still available. Order one for yourself or as a gift and send it to your friends anywhere in the world.
Other wartime postage stamps are also available, including "Good evening, we are from Ukraine!", "Crimean bridge for an encore!", "Peace is the highest value of humanity", "Mother Ukraine", etc.
"Victorious New Year!"
The design for the new stamp was chosen by voting on Ukrposhta`s Facebook and Instagram pages. 15,500 respondents were touched by the illustration of an 11th-grader, Valeria Mykhailova.
The sketch depicts a girl and a Ukrainian soldier who celebrate the holiday separately: she is alone, he is in the line of fire.
This illustration became the leader of online voting for a reason. Currently, there are millions of those who carry the pain of separation from their loved ones. And millions of those who can hug their loved ones only in their thoughts. As well as millions of those who dream of a quiet and healing New Year for Ukraine and each of us.
The story continues in the plot of the First Day cover: lovers celebrate the New Year together, planning a happy future in the free country.
A little more about the postal issue
The date of putting into circulation is 19 December 2022. The set includes a sheet of six "Victorious New Year!" stamps, a First Day cover, an unstamped art envelope and a "Merry Christmas!" card.
Where can I officially order the "Victorious New Year!" stamp
The print run of 720,000 stamps or 120,000 stamp sheets is sold out. Other wartime postage stamps are available, including "Good evening, we are from Ukraine!", "Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!", "Children of Victory draw the Ukraine of the future", "Mother Ukraine", etc.
"Warriors of Light. Warriors of the Good" who tirelessly restore the infrastructure
The postal issue "Warriors of Light. Warriors of the Good" is about light conquering the darkness.
The five stamps depict those who selflessly and tirelessly return electricity, heat and gas to Ukrainian homes, as well as restore roads and communications: power engineers, gas and water supply workers, road builders and communications workers.
The sheet shines brightly in ultraviolet rays. It was printed using selective varnishing technology.
A little more about the postal issue
The date of putting into circulation is 15 February 2023. The print run of the postage stamps is 300,000 copies. A First Day cover, an unstamped art envelope and a postcard were also issued.
The author of the postal issue is Oleksandr Nikitiuk.
Where can I officially order stamps "Warriors of Light. Warriors of the Good"
Of course, in the Ukrposhta online store. Add merchandise to your order and send it to your friends anywhere in the world.
Other wartime stamps are also available, including "Offensive guard", "Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine" and "Glory to the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine!" of the series "Glory to the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine!", "Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!" etc.
Marking the Year of Unbreakability with the stamp "FCK PTN (PTN PNKh)!"
They wanted to make us afraid every day — instead, we improve our fighting skills every day, although we count the new year differently from now on: from 24 to 24 February.
The postal issue "FCK PTN (PTN PNKh)!" features a graffiti by the English street artist Banksy on the wall of a destroyed house in the town of Borodianka in Kyiv region. In 2022, the artist created seven graffiti in Ukraine, and it is no coincidence that Ukrposhta chose the one depicting a little boy defeating a judoka with a skilful throw. For Ukraine and every Ukrainian, 2022 is the year of the battle between David and Goliath. The year of resistance. Fierce, intense, persistent.
"FCK PTN (PTN PNKh)!" is the first postage stamp in the world to feature a Banksy graffiti. The issue is charitable.
A little more about the postal issue
The date of putting into circulation is 24 February 2023. A sheet of six postage stamps, a First Day cover, an unstamped art envelope and a postcard have been issued.
Where can I officially order the "FCK PTN (PTN PNKh)!" postage stamp
The print run of 1,500,000 postage stamps is sold out, but the Bulletproof People hoodie and the presentation frame with the "FCK PTN (PTN PNKh)!" and the First Day postmark are still available, so hurry up. Order one for yourself or as a gift and send it to your friends anywhere in the world.
You can also buy other wartime stamps, including "Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!", "Crimean bridge for an encore!", "Offensive guard" of the series "Glory to the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine!", "Fighters of Evil", etc.
Pain and rage: The postal issue "We will not forget! We will not forgive! Bucha. Irpin. Hostomel"
The postal block "We will not forget! We will not forgive! Bucha. Irpin. Hostomel" was issued to mark the anniversary of the liberation of Bucha, Irpin and Hostomel from Russian invaders.
The stamps feature documentary photos of a destroyed convoy of enemy vehicles on Vokzalna Street in Bucha, the Irpin River crossing, a key route for civilian evacuation, and an image of the world`s largest AN-225 Mriya aircraft destroyed by the enemy at the Hostomel airfield. On the margins of the postal block is a panoramic photo of Irpin, showing the extent of the destruction.
The art envelope features a photo collage of images from the front pages of world newspapers covering the events. And the First Day cover features an illustration of a map showing the direction of the Russian troop`s advance on Kyiv from these cities.
A little more about the postal issue
The date of putting into circulation is 31 March 2023. A postal block of three stamps, a First Day cover, an unstamped art envelope and postcards have been issued.
The materials used are those of Radio Liberty photojournalist Serhiy Nuzhnenko and photographer Mykhailo Dzhos. The author of the postage stamp sketch dedicated to Hostomel is the artist Oleksandr Nikitiuk.
Where can I officially order postage stamps "We will not forget! We will not forgive! Bucha. Irpin. Hostomel"
The print run of the stamp block (100,000 copies) is sold out. Other wartime postage stamps are available, including "Free. Unbreakable. Invincible", "Eternal Memory!" etc.
Postal issue No. 1 of the series "Glory to the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine! "Offensive Guard"
The "Offensive Guard" postal issue of the series "Glory to the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine!" immortalises those who have the courage to go and move heaven and earth to take what is theirs. Through pain, through fatigue, but with faith that cannot be destroyed, "we are for independence, that’s why it is so difficult for us," as a prominent Ukrainian poet Lina Kostenko wrote.
The postal block contains three stamps depicting soldiers of the National Guard of Ukraine, the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and the National Police of Ukraine.
A little more about the postal issue
The date of putting into circulation is 9 May 2023. The print run of the postal block is 235,000 copies. The First Day cover, an unstamped art envelope and the National Guard of Ukraine, State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and National Police of Ukraine stamps were also issued.
The author is Honoured Artist of Ukraine Oleksandr Okhapkin. The stamps were issued with the support of the National Guard of Ukraine, the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and the National Police of Ukraine.
Where can I officially order the "Offensive Guard" postage stamps of the series "Glory to the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine!"
Of course, in the Ukrposhta online store. Other wartime stamps are also available, including "Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine" and "Security Service of Ukraine" of the series "Glory to the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine!", "Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine", "Warriors of Light. Warriors of the Good", "Weapons of Victory", etc.
And postage stamps speak: "Peace is the highest value of humanity"
At the suggestion of Ukrposhta, the theme of the EUROPA stamp issue in 2023 was changed to "Peace is the highest value of humanity". The winner of the PostEurop design competition was the Luxembourg Post with a new peace sign created by designers Linda Bos and Runa Egilsdottir based on the Celtic love knot. The second place was given to a sketch by a Kharkiv resident Mariia Suslova.
The stamp sheet is designed in the format of a two-stamp se-tenant, with the sketches for the above-mentioned favourites.
A little more about the postal issue
The date of putting into circulation is 24 May 2023. The print run is 300,000 sheets. The First Day cover and postcard have also been issued.
Where can I officially order the "Peace is the highest value of humanity" stamps
Of course, in the Ukrposhta online store. Add merchandise to your order and send it to your friends anywhere in the world.
Other wartime postage stamps are also available, including "Good evening, we are from Ukraine!", "Children of Victory draw the Ukraine of the future", "Mother Ukraine", etc.
Visualised hopes in the postal issue "Children of Victory draw the Ukraine of the future"
The postal issue "Children of Victory draw the Ukraine of the future" was presented on the occasion of the International Children`s Day.
The sketches for the postal issue are the favourite illustrations of the Ukrainian nationwide contest organised by Ukrposhta. The authors are Oleksandra Fedorchuk (14 years old, Kyiv region), Veronika Ivantsova (9 years old, Khmelnytskyi), Oleksandra Bushynska (9 years old, Khmelnytskyi), Oleksandra Bushynska (13, Odesa region), Anastasiia Mysko (12, Khmelnytskyi region), Varvara Koliesova (9, Mykolaiv region), Korneliia Andriichuk (6, Lviv), Heorhii Sosnytskyi (6 years old, Kharkiv), and Diana Vasylenko (4 years old, Poltava).
A little more about the postal issue
The date of putting into circulation is 1 June 2023. A postal block of five stamps "Children of Victory Draw Ukraine of the Future" was issued in 135,000 copies, as well as a First Day cover, an unstamped art envelope and a postcard.
Where can I officially order postage stamps "Children of Victory draw the Ukraine of the future"
Of course, in the Ukrposhta online store. Add merchandise to your order and send it to your friends anywhere in the world.
Other wartime postage stamps are also available, including "Good evening, we are from Ukraine!", "Dog Patron", "Peace is the highest value of humanity", "Mother Ukraine", etc.
Postal issue No. 2 of the series "Glory to the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine!": "Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine"
Without hinting at anything and without any publicity, Ukrposhta issued a charity stamp dedicated to the defenders of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, in particular the Kraken, Shaman and International Legion special forces, who are giving a worthy fight back to the enemy.
A little more about the postal issue
The date of putting into circulation is 30 June 2023, the day of the liberation of Zmiinyi Island from the Russian invaders. The print run is 1,075,000 postage stamps. A First Day cover, an unstamped art envelope and a postcard were also issued.
The author is Honoured Artist of Ukraine Oleksandr Okhapkin. The issue was made with the assistance of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.
Where can I officially order postage stamps "Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine" of the series "Glory to the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine!"
Of course, in the Ukrposhta online store. Add to your order the novelties of the "Total Noise Cancellation" drop, made in accordance with all the canons of information silence, in which Ukrposhta, together with the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, broadcasts its vision of events — present and future.
You can still grab a T-shirt with a "Frog Lake" print. For those who are confident that they are destined for a victorious future, there are "Weekday Forecasts" thermal bottles. The steel accessories are designed for each zodiac sign and contain a different prediction based on popular phrases by Kirill Budanov.
Other wartime postage stamps are also available, including the "Offensive Guard" and "Security Service of Ukraine" of the series "Glory to the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine!", "Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!", "Warriors of Light. Warriors of the Good", "Weapons of Victory", etc.
Postal issue No. 3 of the series "Glory to the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine!": "The Security Service of Ukraine"
"The Security Service of Ukraine" is the final postal issue of the heroic series "Glory to the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine!". It is dedicated to the defenders of the Security Service of Ukraine who expose and detain enemy agents and spies, carry out special operations in the hottest spots of the war, and repel cyberattacks (and more).
A little more about the postal issue
The date of putting into circulation is 26 July 2023. The print run is 1,075,000 postage stamps. A First Day cover, an unstamped art envelope and a postcard were also issued.
The author is Honoured Artist of Ukraine Oleksandr Okhapkin. The issue was made with the assistance of the Security Service of Ukraine.
Where can I officially order the stamps "Security Service of Ukraine" of the series "Glory to the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine!"
Of course, in the Ukrposhta online store. Other wartime stamps are also available, including "Offensive Guard" and "Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine" of the series "Glory to the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine!", "Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!", "Warriors of Light. Warriors of the Good", "Weapons of Victory", etc. Warriors of the Good", "Weapons of Victory", etc.
Waiting for the F-16: "Fighters of Evil" postal issue
The "Fighters of Evil" charity stamp was issued in anticipation of the F-16s, which are considered to be one of the best jet fighters in the world and can significantly strengthen the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The stamp depicts a grater with holes in the shape of an F-16 aircraft, which is destroying the symbol of the "evil empire", the Kremlin. The face value of the stamp is symbolic: F+16.00 (F corresponds to the rate for sending a registered letter weighing up to 50 grams within Ukraine, and 16.00 is a donation to the Armed Forces).
The knight wearing a trident helmet on the First Day cover (the day of the stamps issue) represents the nobility and valour of Ukrainian defenders.
To complete the release of the "Fighters of Evil" stamp, The Last Barricade restaurant presented a cocktail called "Spicy Borsch — the Fighter of Evil" and at the same time supported the charity initiative. UAH 16 from each cocktail ordered within 16 days (from 7 to 22 August 2023) will be donated to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Resistance to the enemy is getting stronger every time. And thanks to the joint project of Ukrposhta and The Last Barricade, the protest is also philatelic and culinary.
A little more about the postal issue
The date of putting into circulation is 4 August 2023. The print run is 600,000 postage stamps.
The set includes a sheet of four postage stamps, a First Day cover, an unstamped art envelope and a postcard.
The author of the postal issue is Maksym Palenko, who is known as an illustrator for the publishing houses A-BA-BA-HA-LA-MA-HA and The Old Lion Publishing House.
Where can I officially order the "Fighters of Evil" stamp
Of course, in the Ukrposhta online store. Other wartime postage stamps are also available, including "Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!", "Crimean bridge for an encore!", "Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine" of the series "Glory to the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine!" etc.
Postal issue "Mother Ukraine" dedicated to the Independence Day of the country
"The Motherland", which stands on the Pechersk Hills, is both a symbol of the lost struggle for Kyivs historic landscape and one of the world`s finest examples of monumental sculpture. There are those who think it is appropriate to get rid of it, as well as those who tend to keep it. The installation of the Ukrainian trident and its possible renaming to "Mother Ukraine" is a step towards rethinking history.
Ukrposhta, as usual, does not stand aside and immediately responds to current events. The "Mother Ukraine" stamp issue visualises the updated image of the monumental sculpture and demonstrates that the conceptualisation is ongoing.
A little more about the postal issue
The date of putting into circulation is 24 August 2023, the Independence Day of Ukraine. The print run is 600,000 postage stamps. A First Day cover, an unstamped art envelope and postcards have also been issued.
The author is Zinaida Kubar.
Where can I officially order the postage stamp "Mother Ukraine"
The edition is sold out, but other wartime postage stamps are available, including "Good evening, we are from Ukraine!", "Dog Patron", "Peace is the highest value of humanity", "Children of Victory draw the Ukraine of the future", etc.
To the Day of Remembrance of the fallen defenders of Ukraine: Charity postage stamp "Eternal Memory!"
On 29 August, the Day of Remembrance of the Fallen Defenders of Ukraine, Ukrposhta organised a silent special cancellation of the stamp "Eternal Memory!". The event took place near the Wall of Remembrance of the Fallen in the Russian-Ukrainian War, which runs along the wall of St. Michael`s Golden-Domed Monastery in Kyiv. The format of the event was dictated by the postal issue: without media and unnecessary words — it was silence that was speaking.
The sketch for the postage stamp is a painting "Sorrow" (2016) by the Honoured Artist of Ukraine Oleh Shupliak. It depicts a Kozak bandura player bowing his head over the graves of his comrades, with cranes flying above him.
A little more about the postal issue
The date of putting into circulation is 29 August 2023, the Day of Remembrance of the Fallen Defenders of Ukraine. The print run is 500,000 postage stamps. The First Day cover has also been issued.
Where can I officially order the "Eternal Memory!" stamp?
Of course, in the Ukrposhta online store. Other wartime stamps are also available, including "Free. Unbreakable. Invincible", "Offensive Guard" of the series "Glory to the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine!" etc.
The Ukrainian flag will fly over the entire Ukraine: the postal block "Cities of Heroes. Kharkiv Region"
The postal block "Cities of Heroes. Kharkiv Region" depicts the emotional moments of raising the Ukrainian flag in Balakliia, Kupiansk and Izium and the steel-strong defense of Kharkiv.
Kharkiv region survived thanks to the indomitable Ukrainian people who united in setting up evacuation routes, sending enemy positions to the Ukrainian military, despite the threat of torture, shooting down Russian attack aircraft, tirelessly and selflessly reclaiming their territories, saving priceless museum exhibits…
A little more about the postal issue
Date of issue: 14 September 2023. The print run of the postal block is 75,000 copies. The First Day cover and postcards were also issued.
The sketches were developed by the "I AM IDEA" creative agency in cooperation with the Office of the President.
Where can I officially order the postal block "Cities of Heroes. Kharkiv Region"
Of course, in the Ukrposhta online store. Other wartime stamps are also available, including "Free. Unbreakable. Invincible", "Offensive Guard" of the series "Glory to the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine!", "Eternal Memory!" etc.
The support is there and will be: the charity postal block "Weapons of Victory. The World with Ukraine"
The "Weapons of Victory. The World with Ukraine" continues the Weapons of Victory issue of 2022. It includes six stamps with the best examples of foreign weapons provided by the countries participating in the international coalition to support Ukraine:
- Challenger 2 (UK) and Leopard 2 (Germany) main battle tanks;
- Patriot anti-aircraft missile system (USA);
- CAESAR self-propelled artillery system (France);
- M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle (USA).
12 UAH from the sale of each postal block, or almost 2 million UAH, which Ukrposhta plans to raise, will be used to purchase drones for the Security and Defence Forces of Ukraine.
A little more about the postal issue
Date of issue: 29 September 2023. The print run of the postal block is 160,000 copies. The First Day cover and postcard were also issued. The merchandise is represented by magnets.
The issue was created with the assistance of the Strategic Communications Department of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as the embassies of the United States, Great Britain, Germany and France in Ukraine.
The authors are graphic artists Serhii and Oleksandr Kharuk.
Where can I officially order the postal block "Weapons of Victory. The World with Ukraine"
Of course, in the Ukrposhta online store. Other wartime stamps are also available, including "Weapons of Victory", "Offensive guard", "Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine" and "Glory to the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine!" of the series "Glory to the Defence and Security Forces of Ukraine!", "Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!" etc.
The "Cross of Military Merit" stamp is a symbolic postal award for Ukrainian defenders
The "Cross of Military Merit" stamp continues the "Awards of Ukraine" series launched by Ukrposhta in 1997. The stamp is embossed with gold foil.
The Cross of Military Merit award was established by the President of Ukraine on 5 May 2022 to recognize servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military formations for:
- outstanding personal bravery, courage or an outstanding heroic act during a combat mission in conditions of danger to life and direct contact with the enemy;
- outstanding success in commanding troops (forces) during combat operations.
The historic highest military award of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) and the Ukrainian Supreme Liberation Council, the Cross of Military Merit, designed by Ukrainian UPA artist Neil Khasevych, was used as a model for the award. The design of the modern award features a ribbon that is the color of the Ukrainian flag, not the OUN flag, and the arrangement of swords pointing upward as a sign of victory.
A little more about the postal issue
The date of issue is 26 October 2023. The circulation is 450,000 postage stamps or 75,000 stamp sheets. The first-day envelope has also been issued.
The author of the postal issue is Ukrainian artist Volodymyr Taran.
Where to order a postage stamp "Cross of Military Merit" officially
Of course, in the Ukrposhta online store. There you will also find other wartime postage stamps, including "Offensive Guard", " Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine " and "Security Service of Ukraine" series "Glory to the Defense and Security Forces of Ukraine!", "Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!", etc.
To the Day of Railway Workers: a postal block about iron men
There are many stories about invincible and selfless railway workers. The postal issue "Heroic professions. Iron Men" depicts one of them.
On 3 May 2023, during an air raid alert in Kherson, a railway station was shelled. Despite the chaos and threat to life, the railway workers acted in a coordinated and professional manner: they provided medical assistance to the wounded conductor, unhooked the flaming car and transferred the passengers to the survived cars.
Train #109 Kherson - Lviv departed with a 14-minute delay only. And on 4 May at 10:18 a.m., it arrived in Lviv on schedule.
A little more about the postal issue
The date of issue is 1 November 2023. The postal block consists of two stamps "Evacuation train. Kherson →" and "→ Lviv. Evacuation train".
The print run is 150,000 copies. A first-day envelope and postcard have also been issued.
The artist of the postal issue is Viktor Grudakov.
Where to order the postal block "Heroic Professions. Iron Men" officially
Of course, in the Ukrposhta online store. There you will also find other wartime postage stamps, including "Warriors of Light. Warriors of Good", "Offensive Guard", " Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine" and "Security Service of Ukraine" series "Glory to the Defense and Security Forces of Ukraine!", "Glory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine!", etc.
A charity postal issue dedicated to St. Nicholas Day and the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
In Ukraine, 6th December 2023 is both St. Nicholas Day (for the first time according to the New Julian calendar) and the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, so the postage stamp depicts St. Nicholas riding a Cossack horse and carrying a camouflage bag filled with weapons that the Ukrainian army desperately needs for victory.
The stamp symbolically shows victory over the enemy: under the horse`s hooves is a double-headed eagle, which Nicholas is piercing with a stick, as if with a spear.
UAH 5 from each postage stamp "Gifts of St. Nicholas" is a donation to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
A little more about the postal issue
Date of issue: 6 December 2023. The print run of postage stamps is 600,000 copies. A First Day cover and a postcard were also issued.
The author of the issue "Gifts of St. Nicholas" is Kost Lavro, a Ukrainian graphic artist known for designing books of the A-ba-ba-ha-la-ma-ha publishing house, author of the postage stamps "The Heavenly Hundred", "The Ukrainian Alphabet" and "The Ukrainian Homestead".
Where can I officially order the stamps "Gifts of St. Nicholas"
Of course, in the Ukrposhta online store. Add New Year merchandise to your order: an interactive calendar and a chocolate advent calendar.
Other wartime postage stamps are also available, including "Good evening, we are from Ukraine!", "Children of Victory draw the Ukraine of the future", "Crimean bridge for an encore!", etc.
"Ukrposhta is always by your side" is a stamp block issued on the occasion of the company`s 30th anniversary
The stamp block "Ukrposhta is always by your side" of the "Heroic Professions" series is inspired by the bravery and resilience of postal employees in the conditions of the full-scale war.
Today, the company not only focuses on its immediate responsibilities, but also supports the country and invisibly unites millions of people.
Despite the incessant shelling of Ukraine and sometimes threats to life, the team makes every effort to ensure uninterrupted logistics within the country and beyond, to restore life in the liberated territories, support Ukrainian entrepreneurs, develop exports under the closed skies, join important social projects, deliver pensions and financial assistance from international organizations, and surprise the world with legendary postage stamps.
Ukrposhta is one of the largest Ukrainian companies and the only one that affects every Ukrainian: both in megacities and in remote villages. About 40,000 employees meet customers daily at 27,000+ service points throughout Ukraine. Ukrposhta cooperates with national postal operators of 190+ countries, thanks to which every Ukrainian has access to about 670,000 post offices around the world.
A little more about the postal issue
Date of issue: 2 February 2024. Print run of the stamp block: 200,000 copies. A First Day cove and a postcard were also issued.
Author: Viktor Hrudakov.
Where to order the postal block "Ukrposhta is always by your side"
Of course, in the Ukrposhta online store. There is also another stamp block of the "Heroic Professions" series, "Iron People".
"And there will be spring!" says the philatelic work to the world
On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Russian-Ukrainian war and the second anniversary of the full-scale invasion, Ukrposhta presented the stamp block "And there will be spring!" reproducing:
- A photo by Polish artist Kuba Kaminski capturing the seizure of Belbek airport in February 2014. He was able to miraculously hide it from the Russian invaders. The photo won first place in the Grand Press Photo 2014 competition.
- The legendary self-portrait of the Ukrainian defender with the call sign "Orest" Dmytro Kozatski in the rays of the sun, taken in May 2022 during the heroic defense of "Azovstal". Recognized as one of the best photos of 2022 by The Guardian.
- Photo by Serhiy Bobko of the wedding of medical volunteers in April 2022 in the ruins of the Palace of Labour in Kharkiv. Included in the list of the best photos of 2022 according to The Guardian.
- A photograph of the hands of an infantryman of the 28th brigade with the call sign "Snow", taken by Maxim Dondyuk a few hundred metres from the enemy trenches on the outskirts of Bakhmut in March 2023. It was included in the selection of the best photos of 2023 by the Time magazine.
A little more about the postal issue
Date of issue: 23 February 2024. Print run of the postal block: 250,000 copies. A First Day cover and postcards were also issued.
Designer: Volodymyr Taran.
Where to order the postal block "And there will be spring!"
Of course, in the Ukrposhta online store. There are also other wartime stamp blocks, in particular, "Iron People” and "Ukrposhta is always by your side" of the "Heroic Professions" series.
