{"product_id":"we-are-waiting-ukrposhta-stamp-set-2026","title":"“We Are Waiting!” Ukrainian Stamp Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e“We Are Waiting!” (Ми чекаємо!) is a 2026 Ukrainian postage stamp set, Ukraine’s postal operator. It includes two sheets of six stamps, 12 stamps in total, and one First Day envelope. Released on August 24, 2026, for the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence, it honors Ukrainian prisoners of war, people missing, and the families awaiting their return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA meaningful gift for people who stand with Ukraine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor friends of Ukraine around the world, this set offers a tangible connection to the country’s art, history, and enduring hope. Keep it in your collection as a reminder of the people still waiting to come home, or give it to someone who holds Ukraine close. You do not need to be a stamp collector to appreciate its message of solidarity, dignity, and remembrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne “Stork. Freedom” stamp sheet by Nikita Titov, containing 6 stamps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne “Messenger of Good” stamp sheet by Andriy Yermolenko, containing 6 stamps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne First Day envelope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe story behind the stamps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe designs emerged from a nationwide competition organized by Ukrposhta and Ukraine’s Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War. Of 195 submissions, Nikita Titov’s “Stork. Freedom” won the public vote in the Diia app, and Andriy Yermolenko’s “Messenger of Good” placed second. Together, the designs express hope for the return of those held captive and those missing, while honoring the humanity that endures even in captivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct: “We Are Waiting!” Ukrainian postage stamp set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Ukrainian name: «Ми чекаємо!».\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssuer: Ukrposhta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIssue date: August 24, 2026.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommemorative occasion: 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContents: 2 stamp sheets, 12 stamps total, and 1 First Day envelope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStamp denomination: U.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtists credited by Ukrposhta: N. Titov, A. Yermolenko, and O. Kustovskyi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho is this set for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful choice for Ukraine supporters worldwide, members of the Ukrainian diaspora, collectors of Ukrainian stamps, and anyone seeking a symbolic gift of solidarity with Ukraine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ukrposhta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67736869339369,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/1904\/9193\/files\/we-await-stamps-set-envelope.heic?v=1792616435","url":"https:\/\/giftsfromukraine.com\/fr\/products\/we-are-waiting-ukrposhta-stamp-set-2026","provider":"Gifts From Ukraine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}