During the International Expert Conference in Terezín, FORTE CULTURA officially designated the Ukrainian fortress Medzhybizh as a full member of the network. The fortress on the banks of the Bug River had previously been a passive network member. With this upgrade, Medzhybizh now becomes the first official station of the European Cultural Route in Ukraine. Membership is granted free of charge for an indefinite period. With this step, FORTE CULTURA sends a message of solidarity to the people of Ukraine.