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<img src="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/0x0_753db0aaf0.jpeg" alt="0x0.jpeg" srcset="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_0x0_753db0aaf0.jpeg 234w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/small_0x0_753db0aaf0.jpeg 500w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/medium_0x0_753db0aaf0.jpeg 750w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/large_0x0_753db0aaf0.jpeg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">The current so-called negotiations are merely an imitation. Arseniy Yatsenyukg this game, and everyone is either pretending to like it or participating in it." &nbsp;Arseniy Yatsenyuk, Ukraine's Prime Minister from 2014 to 2016 and Chairman of the Kyiv Security Forum, discussed this at the 11th Youth Kyiv Security Forum "GEN W²: CODING THE FUTURE".He stressed that the only real indicators of peace can be the situation on the front lines, the level of military and financial assistance to Ukraine, and the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia.At the same time, Arseniy Yatsenyuk warned against attempts to undermine the President's legitimacy during the war. To preserve unity, he said, it is "crucial to uphold the legitimacy of the presidential institution". He said, "There have already been thoughts about possible changes to the Ukrainian government, and these thoughts did not originate in Ukraine. The president has opponents and supporters in Ukraine. However, I believe that if the institution of the President, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, is undermined today, Ukraine will repeat its experience from a century ago. We have already been through this history."At the same time, the politician stressed, “It is extremely important that the President himself realizes his historical responsibility to the Ukrainian state. Neither he nor we can afford to make mistakes.”Arseniy Yatsenyuk also emphasized the critical importance of financial support for Ukraine. "If the issue of how to close the $70 billion gap next year is not resolved... we can't win the war without money," the former Prime Minister stressed.However, he says that victory depends not only on political decisions, but also on everyone's focused work. "If everyone does their job, we will win."Open Ukraine is an international foundation established by Arseniy Yatsenyuk in July 2007. Its goal is to strengthen and develop Ukraine's authority in the world. The foundation organizes the Kyiv Security Forum every year. This leading international discussion platform focuses on issues of war and peace. The foundation also organizes the Youth Kyiv Security Forum to develop a new generation of Ukrainian leaders.&nbsp;

The current so-called negotiations are merely an imitation. Arseniy Yatsenyukg this game, and everyone is either pretending to like it or participating in it."  Arseniy Yatsenyuk, Ukraine's Prime Minister from 2014 to 2016 and Chairman of the Kyiv Security Forum, discussed this at the 11th Youth Kyiv Security Forum "GEN W²: CODING THE FUTURE".

Arseniy Yatsenyuk at the Youth Kyiv Security Forum: We have no right to repeat Ukraine's experience of a century ago  

"I see no reason for a fair and lasting peace to be concluded between Ukraine and russia with the mediation of the United States. russia is seeking a fictitious ‘peace’ to occupy Ukrainian territory," said the KSF Chairman Arseniy Yatsenyuk, speaking to journalists at a briefing during the 11th Kyiv Youth Security Forum being held in the capital.He called these "negotiations" "creeping and capitulatory"."Putin has not changed any of his ultimate goals. His goal is the destruction of the Ukrainian state," the KSF Chairman emphasized.According to Yatsenyuk, the most important thing now is a united stance from the U.S., Europe, and Ukraine. "The russians actually ousted the EU and NATO from the negotiations. It is the European Union that should be responsible for conducting these negotiations."The next steps involve strengthening Ukraine's negotiating position. russia must see that the U.S. President is serious about supporting Ukraine. Congress must also pass a resolution to provide Ukraine with additional financial and military support.Additionally, the KSF Chairman said that the European Union should stop having "rather strange discussions" about using russian sovereign assets to support Ukraine. "Currently, there is no other mechanism in the EU, and it is impossible to win a war without money."The KSF Chairman mentioned that pressuring russia and its allies and supporters with secondary sanctions is necessary. This refers particularly to China and India, which purchase 85% of russian oil, as well as a number of countries that help russia circumvent sanctions."Without this, there will be no peace. Without this, russia will continue to feign interest in peace talks and Ukraine's negotiating position will weaken,” Arseniy Yatsenyuk emphasized.&nbsp;

"I see no reason for a fair and lasting peace to be concluded between Ukraine and russia with the mediation of the United States. russia is seeking a fictitious ‘peace’ to occupy Ukrainian territory," said the KSF Chairman Arseniy Yatsenyuk, speaking to journalists at a briefing during the 11th Kyiv Youth Security Forum being held in the capital.
He called these "negotiations" "creeping and capitulatory".  
"Putin has not changed any of his ultimate goals. His goal is the destruction of the Ukrainian state," the KSF Chairman emphasized.
According to Yatsenyuk, the most important thing now is a united stance from the U.S., Europe, and Ukraine. "The russians actually ousted the EU and NATO from the negotiations. It is the European Union that should be responsible for conducting these negotiations."
The next steps involve strengthening Ukraine's negotiating position. russia must see that the U.S. President is serious about supporting Ukraine. Congress must also pass a resolution to provide Ukraine with additional financial and military support.
Additionally, the KSF Chairman said that the European Union should stop having "rather strange discussions" about using russian sovereign assets to support Ukraine. "Currently, there is no other mechanism in the EU, and it is impossible to win a war without money."
The KSF Chairman mentioned that pressuring russia and its allies and supporters with secondary sanctions is necessary. This refers particularly to China and India, which purchase 85% of russian oil, as well as a number of countries that help russia circumvent sanctions.
"Without this, there will be no peace. Without this, russia will continue to feign interest in peace talks and Ukraine's negotiating position will weaken,” Arseniy Yatsenyuk emphasized. 

"Creeping and capitulatory" – Arseniy Yatsenyuk on "peace negotiations" at the Kyiv Youth Security Forum 

Ukraine currently boasts the world's most advanced capabilities for detecting drones and other airborne threats. The country is a key security partner for Europe.Martin Åberg, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sweden to Ukraine, made this statement during the 11th Kyiv Youth Security Forum "GEN W²: CODING THE FUTURE".He added that European Union countries should actively cooperate with Ukraine and learn from its experience with anti-drone technology. The EU must develop not only detection methods, but also tools to determine the origin of drones, as the situation often remains unclear."We must also be able to identify the owner of the equipment. Often, the picture is blurred. For instance, the drones in Poland are the same as those flying over Ukraine. There are Chinese drones over our country, and it is unclear who sent them. Therefore, we must cooperate to improve our ability to detect these drones and understand who is behind these attacks," the diplomat noted.&nbsp;Open Ukraine is an international foundation established by Arseniy Yatsenyuk in July 2007. Its goal is to strengthen and develop Ukraine's authority in the world. The foundation organizes the Kyiv Security Forum every year. This leading international discussion platform focuses on issues of war and peace. The foundation also organizes the Kyiv Youth Security Forum to develop a new generation of Ukrainian leaders.

Ukraine currently boasts the world's most advanced capabilities for detecting drones and other airborne threats. The country is a key security partner for Europe. Martin Åberg, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sweden to Ukraine, made this statement during the 11th Kyiv Youth Security Forum "GEN W²: CODING THE FUTURE".

Swedish Ambassador: Ukraine is currently the best at detecting drones

The Ukrainian government should collaborate more closely with countries where Russia is attempting to disseminate narratives about Ukraine's inevitable defeat.Gaël Veyssière, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the French Republic to Ukraine, stated this during the 11th Kyiv Youth Security Forum "GEN W²: CODING THE FUTURE".The ambassador noted that the Russian narrative that "Ukraine will lose anyway" is being promoted most actively in countries of the Global South. These states must be convinced of the disadvantages of a Russian victory."Our partners are firmly committed to adhering to international legal principles. At the same time, however, they want to maintain certain relations with russia and, to be honest, to oppose America. Therefore, we must interact with them," said Gaël Veyssière.He noted that French President Emmanuel Macron is also engaged in this work, particularly in dialogue with China. "Does this mean that China will support Ukraine? Unfortunately, hoping for that would be overly optimistic. However, it is crucial to convince China that Russia's victory would not be in their best interest. They would lose face in many ways," the diplomat said.In closing, the Ambassador emphasized that technological and diplomatic cooperation must remain a key element of Ukraine's foreign policy strategy.Open Ukraine is an international foundation established by Arseniy Yatsenyuk in July 2007. Its goal is to strengthen and develop Ukraine's authority in the world. The foundation organizes the Kyiv Security Forum every year. This leading international discussion platform focuses on issues of war and peace. The foundation also organizes the Kyiv Youth Security Forum to develop a new generation of Ukrainian leaders.&nbsp;

The Ukrainian government should collaborate more closely with countries where Russia is attempting to disseminate narratives about Ukraine's inevitable defeat.

Ukraine should strengthen its cooperation with China to counter the spread of Russian narratives – French Ambassador Veyssière

All global platforms for cooperation with Ukraine must be utilized to their fullest potential. Andrejs Pildegovičs, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Latvia to Ukraine, made this statement during the 11th Kyiv Youth Security Forum "GEN W²: CODING THE FUTURE"."We are cooperating with Ukraine. We are members of the Drone Coalition... We are trying to learn from Ukraine, not only through declarations, but also through practical steps. To date, we have trained approximately 4,000 Ukrainian military personnel, and we are working to expand our partnership. Ukrainians are among the best trainers in this regard. Therefore, equal cooperation is the key to success," he said. The diplomat emphasized the importance of global cooperation."We must use every possible global platform. In Europe, we see Ukraine as part of the EU and NATO in the future. We support Ukraine in every way on this path," Andrejs Pildegovičs stated.He emphasized the importance of Latvia having a physical presence in Ukraine, "This is important for military personnel, businesspeople, and technology experts.""Here in Ukraine, we must move faster than our opponents," the Ambassador stressed.This year's event is supported by the NATO Representation in Ukraine and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation in partnership with the Tech Force in UA association.Open Ukraine is an international foundation established by Arseniy Yatsenyuk in July 2007. Its goal is to strengthen and develop Ukraine's authority in the world. The foundation organizes the Kyiv Security Forum every year. This leading international discussion platform focuses on issues of war and peace. The foundation also organizes the Kyiv Youth Security Forum to develop a new generation of Ukrainian leaders.

All global platforms for cooperation with Ukraine must be utilized to their fullest potential. Andrejs Pildegovičs, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Latvia to Ukraine, made this statement during the 11th Kyiv Youth Security Forum "GEN W²: CODING THE FUTURE".

Latvian Ambassador Pildegovičs: Equal cooperation with Ukraine is the key to success 

The army offers great prospects for young people. Modern scientific and engineering approaches should form the basis of Ukrainian defense technology development. The head of the R&amp;D lab of the anti-aircraft missile regiment of the 3rd Army Corps, using the call sign “Boche”, stated this during the 11th Kyiv Youth Security Forum "GEN W²: CODING THE FUTURE"."In 10 years, the young people here will realize that joining the army was the right decision. I realized this for myself, and I am confident that everyone will find their place in the Armed Forces", Boche said.He strives to apply the knowledge he gained while studying abroad in his service. The military emphasized that the Ukrainian defense system must integrate modern scientific approaches, which are often overlooked. "You don't have to start with prototyping. First, research the literature, conduct simulations, and create mathematical models. Only then should you develop ready-made solutions. We often approach it from the other side, starting with manufacturing and then looking for better options. However, this is not always optimal," the military noted.He added that technological work in the army requires constant adaptation and strategic vision."You have to adapt constantly. Everything is changing, and you have to come up with something new and adjust to the enemy's actions. But no large projects are feasible without long-term planning,” he said.Boche emphasizes that the main factor for success is stable working conditions. "The most important thing is knowing that, whether tomorrow, the day after, or a year from now, you will have the people, finances, and opportunities necessary to work and receive constant feedback. You must listen to those who use these resources and tell you what needs to be done."According to him, key breakthroughs in defense technologies were made possible because people began thinking differently than before the large-scale war began. "90% of ideas will work, but 10% will make a big difference (in the forces on the battlefield – ed. note)," the military concluded.Open Ukraine is an international foundation established by Arseniy Yatsenyuk in July 2007. Its goal is to strengthen and develop Ukraine's authority in the world. The foundation organizes the Kyiv Security Forum every year. This leading international discussion platform focuses on issues of war and peace. The foundation also organizes the Kyiv Youth Security Forum to develop a new generation of Ukrainian leaders.

The army offers great prospects for young people. Modern scientific and engineering approaches should form the basis of Ukrainian defense technology development. The head of the R&D lab of the anti-aircraft missile regiment of the 3rd Army Corps, using the call sign “Boche”, stated this during the 11th Kyiv Youth Security Forum "GEN W²: CODING THE FUTURE".

Everyone can find their calling in AFU – 3rd Army Corps representative "Boche"

Signing the Budapest Memorandum was one of the most fundamental mistakes in Ukrainian foreign policy. In 1994, Ukraine voluntarily relinquished the world's third-largest nuclear arsenal, but received only political declarations in exchange.Arseniy Yatsenyuk, Ukraine's Prime Minister from 2014 to 2016 and Chairman of the Kyiv Security Forum, discussed this at the 11th Kyiv Youth Security Forum "GEN W²: CODING THE FUTURE"."The original Budapest Memorandum does not contain a single word about guarantees. Even if it did, these guarantees were not secured by anything," he said. Arseniy Yatsenyuk stressed that neither the U.S. administration nor Congress was ready to make legal commitments to Ukraine at that time. "The American side clearly stated that it would not certify the memorandum. This was said during closed negotiations," the former Prime Minister emphasized.“I can quote President Clinton, who apologized to the Ukrainian people for signing the Budapest Memorandum. This is important, but the fact remains that this decision effectively paved the way for russia to occupy Ukraine," he added.Arseniy Yatsenyuk noted that Ukraine had been under threat of russian aggression long before 2014, but the world ignored it. "At that time, few believed that russia would invade Ukraine. The world turned a blind eye. We are seeing the same thing happen now," he said.The politician recalled that, in 2014, he had to convince his Western counterparts that the events in Crimea were not the work of "little green men", but rather of regular russian army units. He also mentioned Ukraine's rejection of NATO's Membership Action Plan and russia's war against Georgia as examples of the same logic of underestimating the Kremlin's threat.According to Arseniy Yatsenyuk, the main conclusion concerns possible future negotiations. "If a miracle happens – and I emphasize, a miracle – and real peace talks begin, we must never allow the mistakes of the Budapest Memorandum to be repeated. Ukraine has no right to agree a second time to fictitious ‘guarantees’ that are not secured by protection mechanisms and real commitments from partners,” he stressed.Arseniy Yatsenyuk also emphasized that the Budapest Memorandum, which was intended to provide security guarantees, instead set a precedent with entirely different consequences. Ukraine got rid of its nuclear weapons, lost 20% of its territory, and is now being attacked by a nuclear-armed state. Therefore, this is a very important historical lesson. But we're the ones paying for this history lesson," the politician concluded.Open Ukraine is an international foundation established by Arseniy Yatsenyuk in July 2007. Its goal is to strengthen and develop Ukraine's authority in the world. The foundation organizes the Kyiv Security Forum every year. This leading international discussion platform focuses on issues of war and peace. The foundation also organizes the Kyiv Youth Security Forum to develop a new generation of Ukrainian leaders.&nbsp;

Signing the Budapest Memorandum was one of the most fundamental mistakes in Ukrainian foreign policy. In 1994, Ukraine voluntarily relinquished the world's third-largest nuclear arsenal, but received only political declarations in exchange.

Arseniy Yatsenyuk: Mistakes of the Budapest Memorandum must not be repeated – it paved the way for the occupation of Ukraine

<img src="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/0x0_1_0a91cd20dd.jpeg" alt="0x0 (1).jpeg" srcset="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_0x0_1_0a91cd20dd.jpeg 234w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/small_0x0_1_0a91cd20dd.jpeg 500w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/medium_0x0_1_0a91cd20dd.jpeg 750w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/large_0x0_1_0a91cd20dd.jpeg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">Systems with artificial intelligence elements have proven effective in combat, but their full potential can only be realized through mass production and close cooperation between manufacturers and the military.Andrii “Zozulia”, a pilot engineer in the R&amp;D division of the 1st Corps “Azov” of the National Guard of Ukraine, stated this during the 11th Kyiv Youth Security Forum "GEN W²: CODING THE FUTURE".The military spoke in particular about his experience using automatic targeting and detection systems based on artificial intelligence. According to him, such systems are already widely available on the Ukrainian and global markets and are highly effective when used correctly.We are now actively using such automatic guidance systems. There are many of them, and they demonstrate a certain degree of effectiveness. However, for them to perform optimally on the battlefield, they must be used on a massive scale," he stressed.According to Zozulia, there are still false expectations of such systems on the front lines. "Often, military personnel hope that the system will be a last resort and do everything for them. Manufacturers position their systems as ones that will solve all your problems. But the truth lies somewhere in the middle. Any tool is only good when it is used in the right hands and at the right moment."The soldier also emphasized that artificial intelligence is expected to be most effective in detecting enemy assets. "I see great prospects for using AI in systems that detect aircraft and other enemy assets. These can include various neural networks and training models. The processes that people perform in their heads can be automated and applied to a trained model that can identify specific targets of interest to the commander or strike unit."He noted that the Ukrainian phenomenon lies in the unique horizontal interaction between developers, the military, and combat units. "The developer, user, and battlefield are all connected. People with ideas come to units that can effectively implement their systems, receive feedback, and swiftly refine their solutions."Open Ukraine is an international foundation established by Arseniy Yatsenyuk in July 2007. Its goal is to strengthen and develop Ukraine's authority in the world. The foundation organizes the Kyiv Security Forum every year. This leading international discussion platform focuses on issues of war and peace. The foundation also organizes the Kyiv Youth Security Forum to develop a new generation of Ukrainian leaders. &nbsp;

Systems with artificial intelligence elements have proven effective in combat, but their full potential can only be realized through mass production and close cooperation between manufacturers and the military.

AI on the battlefield: military calls on manufacturers to roll out mass production

<img src="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/0x0_8_1e77dcb342.jpg" alt="0x0 (8).jpg" srcset="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_0x0_8_1e77dcb342.jpg 234w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/small_0x0_8_1e77dcb342.jpg 500w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/medium_0x0_8_1e77dcb342.jpg 750w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/large_0x0_8_1e77dcb342.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">The ongoing dialogue between manufacturers and the military is the key driver of Ukrainian UAV technology development. Ihor Berehovenko, co-founder and CPO at Air3F, spoke about this during the 11th Youth Kyiv Security Forum "GEN W²: CODING THE FUTURE".According to him, this interaction allowed the Akilometers, or up to six kilometers with a repeater. That is why we have integrated Starlinkeds of the front line. "A product that performs the same task today as it did two years ago is a completely different solution. We owe all this to feedback from the military," said the developer. He emphasized that Air3F operates under the principle of continuous improvement: "No matter what you do today, you can do it better tomorrow."Commenting on the new ground-based robotic strike systems that the company recently unveiled, Ihor Berehovenko noted that the team had worked long and hard on its functionality. "We felt that there was a need for a solution that not only flies but also offers broader functionality. Our chief engineer approached all issues very carefully, and today, we are satisfied with the result."He paid special attention to the problem of communication, which is one of the most difficult issues for unmanned systems. "Currently, most solutions have a flight range of two to three kilometers, or up to six kilometers with a repeater. That is why we have integrated Starlink and radio communication. We can also connect optics if necessary."Open Ukraine is an international foundation established by Arseniy Yatsenyuk in July 2007. Its goal is to strengthen and develop Ukraine's authority in the world. The foundation organizes the Kyiv Security Forum every year. This leading international discussion platform focuses on issues of war and peace. The foundation also organizes the Youth Kyiv Security Forum to develop a new generation of Ukrainian leaders.&nbsp;

The ongoing dialogue between manufacturers and the military is the key driver of Ukrainian UAV technology development. Ihor Berehovenko, co-founder and CPO at Air3F, spoke about this during the 11th Youth Kyiv Security Forum "GEN W²: CODING THE FUTURE".

Modern companies are developing drone technologies thanks to direct communication with the military – developer Berehovenko 

Ukrainian society has yet to grasp the importance of showing sincere and unconditional respect to veterans and military personnel. Olena Tolkachovorganizes the Kyiv Security Forum every year. This leading international discussion platform focuses on issues of war and peace.&nbsp;The foundation also organizest yet realized the importance of showing respect to those who protect us... When people say that veterans need support to avoid creating "risky situations," it all seems artificial. We must learn to help veterans from the heart, simply out of respect," she said.<img src="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/0x0_10_02f618c0f5.jpg" alt="0x0 (10).jpg" srcset="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_0x0_10_02f618c0f5.jpg 234w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/small_0x0_10_02f618c0f5.jpg 500w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/medium_0x0_10_02f618c0f5.jpg 750w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/large_0x0_10_02f618c0f5.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">According to Olena Tolkachova, the 3rd Army Corps supports soldiers, whether they remain in service or have been discharged due to injury. "We don't leave anyone behind. Even after being discharged due to injury, the guys and girls remain in our field of vision. They know they can turn to us for help."She emphasized that supporting veterans is not only the role of the state or large foundations.&nbsp;"You don't need government programs or large funds. You can help by taking them to the hospital or supporting them in communicating with doctors. People who went to war made their choice and were ready to die for you. What can you offer them now besides respect and help? This is the most important thing that society needs to understand," Olena Tolkachova summed up.Open Ukraine is an international foundation established by Arseniy Yatsenyuk in July 2007. Its goal is to strengthen and develop Ukraine's authority in the world. The foundation organizes the Kyiv Security Forum every year. This leading international discussion platform focuses on issues of war and peace. The foundation also organizes the Kyiv Youth Security Forum to develop a new generation of Ukrainian leaders.&nbsp;

Ukrainian society has yet to grasp the importance of showing sincere and unconditional respect to veterans and military personnel. Olena Tolkachovorganizes the Kyiv Security Forum every year. This leading international discussion platform focuses on issues of war and peace. 