Steven PIFER, Ambassador of the United States to Ukraine:
1. As we move into the twenty-first century, I hope to see the democratic world continue to expand and market economies develop further. Many nations are in the process of completely rebuilding the foundation upon which their society is based. This provides new opportunities for democracy to flourish, for market-based economies to offer a more fulfilling, dignified existence to millions, and for individual human potential to be fully realized.
2. I would like to see Den/The Day and all other Ukrainian newspapers grow and prosper in the near term and beyond. A free and unfettered press that is able to express a wide range of views and represents the full spectrum of political opinion - no matter how uncomfortable - is a hallmark of a democratic society. I wish Den all the best on the occasion of its third anniversary.
Jerzy BAHR, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Ukraine:
1. The twentieth century has often adhered to the guiding principle that this is mine, here is the border. One could even live all his life without knowing anything about others. Today, we are quickly entering the time of complete interdependence (even between good and bad). This creates the need for of an entirely unprecedented interaction with neighbors which, albeit formally alien to us administratively, still becomes our common property, the object of our care, and a field for joint actions. Hence all of us have to constantly learn these other things and, what is more, learn very fast.
2. Unfortunately, I have no time to read newspapers all day long. But, fortunately, I wake up very early and, among other things, make up for what I have lost. Hence I can say confidently that I begin my day with Den/The Day , for it makes life more interesting and inspiring.
Roland H. SMITH, British Ambassador to Ukraine:
1. What I hope is that in the twenty-first century democracy will be more and more widely established, and that throughout the world we shall see an end to ethnic violence and conflict along with a growth in cooperation to meet the real problems which face mankind - in particular, how to ensure a decent standard of living for the world's ever growing population and how to cope with the many pressing ecological problems. Perhaps this is too much to hope for. But when I became a diplomat, anybody would have said it was unreasonable to hope that one day there would be a British Ambassador in Kyiv. One should always dare to hope.
2. Congratulations on your anniversary. I arrived in Kyiv in May, and ever since have been a regular reader of Den/The Day as well as of several other Ukrainian newspapers. I always enjoy reading your newspaper, although I often disagree with the opinions expressed. One of the most important ingredients for democracy is a free press in which a variety of different points of view is to be found, and Den/The Day certainly contributes to this in Ukraine.
Dr. Eberhard HEYKEN, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Ukraine:
1. This is too philosophical a question, and I cannot answer it even in general terms. Still I believe that the natural sciences will keep up their accelerated rate of development and discoveries. They will soon disclose the secrets of life, but no one knows if people will be happy with this knowledge. Science will make tremendous strides in medicine and health care, but, nevertheless, it will soon run into obstacles of ethics. Research will make an effort to exercise control over the consequences of unprecedented world population growth, that is an unprecedented demand for energy, fertile land, clean water, and healthy air.
Politics will modify its ideas of values and even partially redefine them. People will have to rally together and become more modest. This means an increased demand for cooperation and the renunciation of violence. Despite some failures, these tendencies are becoming more and more pronounced.
The same applies to Europe. Europe had to go through cruel wars in this outgoing twentieth century, but it also found strength to unite. It is here that we will be able to achieve great progress toward an integrated twenty-first century Europe without dividing lines. This was the slogan of the important Yalta summit of September 10-11, 1999.
2. I read Den/The Day with great interest, for it is thought-provoking and maintains a certain level. Politically, it is rather self-assertive and perhaps biased. But this position imparts on it a certain profile and traits. I appreciate the informative and qualitative breadth of many analytical articles.
Foreign policy holds a worthy place in your newspaper. Full of content and entertainment is your information on literature, culture, art, and sports. Since the newspaper comes out daily in Ukrainian and Russian, and once a week in English, informing about Ukraine, it makes a considerable contribution to the formation of public opinion in this country in the spirit of liberalism and emancipation.
Now Den is celebrating the third anniversary of its founding. I wish it and its staff further success and a fine future.










