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Ukraine defending not only itself against Russian aggression, but fundamental principles of the European Union, will always enjoy support of the European community.These theses were voiced by Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, European Parliament Member (MEP) in her video address at the 17 th Annual Kyiv Security Forum “UA: UNITE AGAIN TO DEFEAT THE GLOBAL AGGRESSOR”, organized by the Arseniy Yatsenyuk Foundation “Open Ukraine”.According to her, modern Europe was built on the pledge “never again”. This idea was embodied in the new vision of the European continent - built on cooperation, rule of law and mutual respect: “Peace is not granted or offered on a silver plate. It needs to be built, protected and updated every day,” Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann emphasized.The MP also stressed that since 2022, the European Union and its member states have already provided Ukraine with over 50 billion euros in military, humanitarian, financial and political assistance. However, in her opinion, this is not enough.“Our commitments must go further - Ukraine must become a constituent component of European defense, its industrial and technological ecosystem. It is not only about procurement, but also about joint innovations, NATO standards and modern defense industry development,” the politician noted.She also emphasized that Ukraine is already demonstrating advanced combat technologies, highly qualified engineers and strategic foresight from which Europe can learn from.“Support for Ukraine must not be by words alone. We must keep the EU door open - and move forward. “Joining the European Union is not a gift, it is a recognition of common values,” the MP emphasized.At the same time, she added: “Our most powerful weaponry includes not tanks or sanctions, but unity, justice and determination. We must not only support Ukraine - we must stand by Ukraine politically, militarily, economically and morally. An independent and secure Ukraine is the prerequisite for peace, security and identity of Europe.”The Kyiv Security Forum, organized by the Arseniy Yatsenyuk “Open Ukraine” Foundation, is the major platform in this country to discuss issues of war and peace, national and global security.

Ukraine defending not only itself against Russian aggression, but fundamental
principles of the European Union, will always enjoy support of the European
community

Peace is not offered on a silver plate; it must be defended every day - MEP

<div class="raw-html-embed"><iframe width="100%" height="560" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ayiUQ5DTJyU?si=ipR6kmaGCtKwir5q" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>📍 On May 8-9, 2025, the 17th annual Kyiv Security Forum will be held in Ukraine’s capital by the Arseniy Yatsenyuk Open Ukraine Foundation.The title of the Forum is "UA: UNITE AGAIN TO DEFEAT THE GLOBAL AGGRESSOR".This year's Forum is dedicated to two symbolic dates: the 80th anniversary of the Victory in World War II and the 40th anniversary of Europe Day as an official holiday of the European Union.These milestones hold a particular significance in light of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.The key topics of the Forum:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - How to stop the Russian aggressor?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - How to achieve a just peace for Ukraine and the world?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; - How to prevent the Third World War?The two-day event will feature discussions with high representatives of the Governments, Defense Ministries and General Staffs of partner countries, the international intelligence community, as well as prominent international figures, high level Ukrainian and foreign officials, parliamentarians, diplomats, intellectuals, security and foreign policy experts, and civil society activists.The Kyiv Security Forum, founded by Arseniy Yatsenyuk's Open Ukraine Foundation, is the main platform of our country for discussing issues of war and peace, national and global security.The Kyiv Security Forum partners: NATO, The Atlantic Council, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, CEPA, IndeX, Impact.The live broadcast will start at 10:00 a.m., May 8, on the media platforms of the KSF and our media partners:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/ksfopenukraine">Kyiv Security Forum Facebook page;&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/OpenUkraineFund">Open Ukraine Foundation Facebook page</a>;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://ksf.openukraine.org/">Kyiv Security Forum website;</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/@KyivSecurityForum">Kyiv Security Forum YouTube channel;&nbsp;&nbsp;</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/@OpenUkraine">Open Ukraine Foundation YouTube channel;</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/@YatsenyukOrgUaofficial">Arseniy Yatsenyuk YouTube channel;&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.facebook.com/yatsenyuk.arseniy">Arseniy Yatsenyuk Facebook page.</a>&nbsp;Media partners of the Kyiv Security Forum: Espreso, Censor.net, NV, The Cipher Brief, Gazeta.ua, Іnterfax-Ukraine, Glavkom, Defense Express, Day, Grnt Media, Ukraine Media Center, Gordon, TVA, UkraineWorld, Ukraine Crisis Media Center.Official hashtags: #KSF #KSF2025<figure class="image"><img src="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/6e4102d8_fcf9_46fb_83de_faec1d6ce442_59c53c90c3.jpg" alt="6e4102d8-fcf9-46fb-83de-faec1d6ce442.jpg" srcset="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_6e4102d8_fcf9_46fb_83de_faec1d6ce442_59c53c90c3.jpg 245w, https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/small_6e4102d8_fcf9_46fb_83de_faec1d6ce442_59c53c90c3.jpg 500w, https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/medium_6e4102d8_fcf9_46fb_83de_faec1d6ce442_59c53c90c3.jpg 750w, https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/large_6e4102d8_fcf9_46fb_83de_faec1d6ce442_59c53c90c3.jpg 1000w" sizes="100vw" width="1000"></figure>

📍 On May 8-9, 2025, the 17th annual Kyiv Security Forum will be held in Ukraine’s capital by the Arseniy Yatsenyuk Open Ukraine Foundation.

LIVE The 17th Annual Kyiv Security Forum on May 8-9 “UA: UNITE AGAIN TO DEFEAT THE GLOBAL AGGRESSOR”

Address by Elina ValtonenMinister for Foreign Affairs of Finland to the Kyiv Security ForumExcellencies, dear participants of the Kyiv Security Forum, dear friends!&nbsp;It gives me great pleasure to be able to address this very important forum and its audience. Unfortunately, I'm not able to be physically together with you in Kyiv, but next time.Dear Ukrainians, rest assured, Finland stands firmly with Ukraine. Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, Finland has provided political, humanitarian, economic and military support. And we will continue to do so for as long as needed.History has also taught us that international cooperation for peace is not a choice, but a necessity. For us, and for the whole of Europe, this is not only about solidarity. This is about defending the foundations of our rules-based order, and the principles that our democracy lays on. Moreover, this is about the values we share — freedom, human rights, and the right for each country to decide for their own future. These are also the values Finland was built on and which guided us through tough times.Dear friends, day after day, Ukraine has shown its real willingness and commitment for peace. Unlike Russia, that has shown no readiness for a ceasefire nor for peace, quite the opposite. With deep sorrow and sadness, I have followed the reports of Russia's continuous offensives and air attacks. Russia has continued its merciless strikes against Ukrainian cities and residential areas, despite talks about peace. Deliberately targeting civilians, including children, is something that can’t even be called warfare. It is beyond cruel and a war crime. It should be easy for anyone to believe and understand that. President Zelenskyy has said, no one wants peace more than Ukrainians.Ukraine is fighting for its own independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty. It is fighting for the safety of Europe and for the freedom of us all. The future of the whole international rules-based system is at stake. Ukraine and Ukrainians deserve all the support we, together with partners, can possibly give.Esteemed audience, this year Finland is chairing the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Supporting Ukraine is at the heart of the OSCE's work during our chairpersonship. In the past, Finland has been able to contribute to promoting peace, both on our own continent, in Europe, as well as globally. This legacy obliges my country to continue the good work. It is in the interest of all of us to have a just and sustainable peace in Ukraine. In the absence of it, there won't be stability in Europe.Today, as we celebrate Europe Day, it is good to remember that the people of Ukraine have clearly expressed their desire to be part of Europe, which they are. The future of Europe and its people is within the European family. Ukraine has Finland's full support on its EU path. Thank you so very much.

Address by Elina Valtonen Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland to the Kyiv Security Forum

Russia is targeting European democracy to the purpose of destroying its unity.Krzysztof Brejza, MEP (Poland), stressed this idea at the 17th Annual Kyiv Security Forum “UA: UNITE AGAIN TO DEFEAT THE GLOBAL AGGRESSOR”, organized by the Arseniy Yatsenyuk Foundation “Open Ukraine”.<figure class="image"><img src="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/8_T5_A1940_67976dda44.jpeg" alt="8T5A1940.jpeg" srcset="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_8_T5_A1940_67976dda44.jpeg 234w, https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/small_8_T5_A1940_67976dda44.jpeg 500w, https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/medium_8_T5_A1940_67976dda44.jpeg 750w, https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/large_8_T5_A1940_67976dda44.jpeg 1000w" sizes="100vw" width="1000"></figure>“In Europe we must fully understand that this is not only a war against Ukraine, not just a brutal war, a war against Europe, but it is also a powerful information war against all of us, against all of Europe. This is a war against our beliefs, our faith, strength and reason,” he said.Krzysztof Brejza stressed that Russia seeks to divide Europe, “it targets European democracy and wants to destroy its unity.”He also emphasized that Poland’s friendship with Ukraine became especially visible after the start of the full-scale aggression of the Russian Federation, when millions of Ukrainian women and children knew that they could flee to Poland and save themselves there.“The question remains who will take lead in Europe. I believe that the answer is obvious: we will do it together. The EU and Ukraine. Side by side,” the MEP said, adding that “Europe is not just about geography, it is a union of common values.”The Kyiv Security Forum, organized by the Arseniy Yatsenyuk “Open Ukraine” foundation, is the main platform in this country to discuss problems of war and peace, national and world security.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

Russia is targeting European democracy to the purpose of destroying its unity.

MEP Brejza: Russia Wages a Powerful Information War Against All of Us, Against the Whole Europe

After the Ukrainian Defense Forces undermined Russian military power, it is important to remain proactive and create a collation of the strong political will instead of the coalition of the willing.This was expressly emphasized by Arseniy Yatsenyuk, Chairman of the Kyiv Security Forum, Prime Minister of Ukraine (2014-2016) at the 17 th Annual Kyiv Security Forum “UA: UNITE AGAIN TO DEFEAT THE GLOBAL AGGRESSOR”.<figure class="image"><img src="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/8_T5_A1379_54bcf4874e.jpeg" alt="8T5A1379.jpeg" srcset="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_8_T5_A1379_54bcf4874e.jpeg 234w, https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/small_8_T5_A1379_54bcf4874e.jpeg 500w, https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/medium_8_T5_A1379_54bcf4874e.jpeg 750w, https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/large_8_T5_A1379_54bcf4874e.jpeg 1000w" sizes="100vw" width="1000"></figure>“The Ukrainian military, with international support, have seriously undermined Russian military power. Putin will need a lot of time, according to some estimates - up to five years, to restore his military might. But he cannot attack NATO now. He will not have such an opportunity today, tomorrow, or even in a year. But we must act urgently, quickly. He believes that he will wait for us. No, we can and must overcome him and be more proactive. If we unite and demonstrate a strong political will. We will not create a coalition of the willing, but a coalition of the strong political will. And we must act as quickly as possible,” he summoned.Arseniy Yatsenyuk reminded the audience those Russian losses amount to about a million killed and wounded, and “the economy is in a pitiful state.”“I think that Putin is more terrified even by this truce, the ceasefire. He succeeded in putting his country on a war footing. And if the war stops, to him, to his government, huge problems present themselves, including to him personally - as the President,” the Forum Chairman added.<figure class="image"><img src="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/1_V0_A1330_a263aac13e.jpeg" alt="1V0A1330.jpeg" srcset="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_1_V0_A1330_a263aac13e.jpeg 234w, https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/small_1_V0_A1330_a263aac13e.jpeg 500w, https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/medium_1_V0_A1330_a263aac13e.jpeg 750w, https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/large_1_V0_A1330_a263aac13e.jpeg 1000w" sizes="100vw" width="1000"></figure>In Mr. Yatsenyuk opinion, Ukraine has gagged imperial ambitions of the Kremlin leader and “the time will come when Ukraine restores its territorial integrity.”“The same thing happened to Germany. The same thing happened to the Baltic states. The same thing happened to Europe in general. There are no more occupation troops in Eastern Europe. The same righteous history will belong to Ukraine. But what can really affect Putin is force and force only. If you deploy your military here, it will be the only language of force he understands. If you send more weapons and munitions to Ukraine, he will understand. If you impose more sanctions of a tighter character against him, only then will he understand that people are dealing seriously with him,” Arseniy Yatsenyuk argued.The Kyiv Security Forum, organized by the Arseniy Yatsenyuk “Open Ukraine” foundation, is the main platform in this country to discuss problems of war and peace, national and world security.

After the Ukrainian Defense Forces undermined Russian military power, it is
important to remain proactive and create a collation of the strong political will instead of the coalition of the willing

Arseniy Yatsenyuk: Now It is Important to Create not the Coalition of the Willing, but the Coalition of Strong Political Will

Europe must help Ukraine on the battlefield to win the aggressive war of the Russian Federation. Once this is achieved, Belarus will become part of the European community.This was emphasized by Rasa Jukneavičienė, MEP, Lithuania, Minister of Defense of Lithuania (2008-2012) at the 17 th Annual Kyiv Security Forum “UA: UNITE AGAIN TO DEFEAT THE GLOBAL AGGRESSOR”, organized by the Arseniy Yatsenyuk Foundation “Open Ukraine”.<figure class="image"><img alt="WhatsApp Image 2025-05-09 at 14.33.07.jpeg" src="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/Whats_App_Image_2025_05_09_at_14_33_07_1c8e6f6f72.jpeg" srcset="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_Whats_App_Image_2025_05_09_at_14_33_07_1c8e6f6f72.jpeg 234w, https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/small_Whats_App_Image_2025_05_09_at_14_33_07_1c8e6f6f72.jpeg 500w, https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/medium_Whats_App_Image_2025_05_09_at_14_33_07_1c8e6f6f72.jpeg 750w, https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/large_Whats_App_Image_2025_05_09_at_14_33_07_1c8e6f6f72.jpeg 1000w" sizes="100vw" width="1000"></figure>“What can we do to win this war? First, help Ukraine on the battlefield,” she emphasized.Describing the situation in Belarus, Rasa Jukneavičienė noted that it is necessary to assist Belarus opposition “to keep going at least until the Ukrainians do their job on the battlefield.”“I am seriously engaged into this issue and I am convinced that Belarus is, first and foremost, a European nation. In Lithuania, we are struggling to overcome the historical legacy when Belarusians say that they are more Lithuanian than Lithuanians themselves…. The most important thing is that Belarusians feel themselves Europeans, not Russians or “Belarussians”, as they share their roots with us in our common European background,” the MEP noted.According to Rasa Jukneavičienė, Belarusians were “sovietized” in the past. “Belarus is a part of Europe, I hope that in future they will be the EU member state… but first, Ukraine must win on the battlefield for this to happen,” she concluded.The Kyiv Security Forum, organized by the Arseniy Yatsenyuk “Open Ukraine” foundation, is the main platform in this country to discuss problems of war and peace, national and world security.

Europe must help Ukraine on the battlefield to win the aggressive war of the Russian Federation

MEP Juknevičienė: To win the war, we must help Ukraine on the battlefield

Today, the greatest challenge for civilized countries is to remain a strong transatlantic community, and the new Nordic-Baltic brand, liaising NATO and the European Union, may become attractive to other countries.This idea was emphasized by Linas Linkevičius, Ambassador of Lithuania to Sweden, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Lithuania (2012-20), at the 17 th Annual Kyiv Security Forum “UA: UNITE AGAIN TO DEFEAT THE GLOBAL AGGRESSOR”, organized by the Arseniy Yatsenyuk Foundation “Open Ukraine”.<figure class="image"><img alt="WhatsApp Image 2025-05-09 at 14.33.08.jpeg" src="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/Whats_App_Image_2025_05_09_at_14_33_08_242d770cb4.jpeg" srcset="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_Whats_App_Image_2025_05_09_at_14_33_08_242d770cb4.jpeg 234w, https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/small_Whats_App_Image_2025_05_09_at_14_33_08_242d770cb4.jpeg 500w, https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/medium_Whats_App_Image_2025_05_09_at_14_33_08_242d770cb4.jpeg 750w, https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/large_Whats_App_Image_2025_05_09_at_14_33_08_242d770cb4.jpeg 1000w" sizes="100vw" width="1000"></figure>“There is nothing particularly surprising here… Three years ago, a declaration on comprehensive partnership was signed… today it remains just a statement, and not yet signed agreement,” he said, commenting a declaration signing between Russia and China.According to him, this is about stability, as China is Russia’s number one trading partner, although from the Chinese perspective Russia is “hardly a Number Ten partner”.“China will equilibrate its interests in supporting Russia to prevent its defeat, and on the other hand ensure its own interests,” Ambassador Linkevičius stressed.The Ambassador also noted that there is nothing new here – China’s priorities are and remain its own interests. According to Ambassador, the Euro-Atlantic community needs to try to overcome current problems by acting in unison. “Now, the greatest challenge for us is to remain a powerful transatlantic community,” he added.Describing security situation in the region, the Ambassador argued: “We have a new brand - the Nordic-Baltic Alliance binding NATO and the European Union together like glue... This can become an attractive option for many others.” TheKyiv Security Forum, organized by the Arseniy Yatsenyuk “Open Ukraine” foundation, is the main platform in this country to discuss problems of war and peace, national and world security.

Today, the greatest challenge for civilized countries is to remain a strong transatlantic community

Ambassador Linkevičius: Nordic-Baltic Brand “Binds Together” NATO and the
EU

Defense spending in Europe is currently unprecedented, European countries are joining their efforts, the entire civilized world must ascertain deterrence of authoritarianism.This was emphasized by General David Petraeus, KSF Security Council Member, Commander of US Central Command (2008-10), Director of the US Central Intelligence Agency (2011-12), at the 17 th Annual Kyiv Security Forum “UA: UNITE AGAIN TO DEFEAT THE GLOBAL AGGRESSOR”, organized by the Arseniy Yatsenyuk Foundation “Open Ukraine”.<figure class="image"><img alt="WhatsApp Image 2025-05-09 at 13.59.18.jpeg" src="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/Whats_App_Image_2025_05_09_at_13_59_18_d3c38ef954.jpeg" srcset="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_Whats_App_Image_2025_05_09_at_13_59_18_d3c38ef954.jpeg 234w, https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/small_Whats_App_Image_2025_05_09_at_13_59_18_d3c38ef954.jpeg 500w, https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/medium_Whats_App_Image_2025_05_09_at_13_59_18_d3c38ef954.jpeg 750w, https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/large_Whats_App_Image_2025_05_09_at_13_59_18_d3c38ef954.jpeg 1000w" sizes="100vw" width="1000"></figure>“Some argue that we are in a new “cold war” toady…. In any case, prior to the said tariffs’ imposition, relationships between the US and China did exist, unlike the Cold War times. And this brings back the question “What did we do wrong?”,” he said.Commenting links and interconnections across the globe, the General noted: “If we do not want China to continue its revanchist ambitions, it must make sure that Russia fails here, in Ukraine”.According to Gen. David Petraeus, to deter means to assess correctly enemy’s capabilities and potential, as well as own resources to counter the opponent. “First and foremost, we must think about deterrence,” he added.Deliberating about deterrence strategies, the General emphasized: “Unity of action should be in place, as it were in the “Cold War” era... The irony is that Putin invaded Ukraine to make Russia great again, when in fact he made NATO great again, because neutral countries - Finland, Sweden - joined the Alliance.”“Europe is back. And as for defense spending, it is unprecedented now... we see that Europe is bracing its efforts,” the General stressed, pointing out ever increasing roles of Germany, Great Britain, and France.“We are talking about global interconnectivity because we must ensure global deterrence against the global axis of authoritarianism,” the former CIA Director concluded.The Kyiv Security Forum, organized by the Arseniy Yatsenyuk “Open Ukraine” foundation, is the main platform in this country to discuss problems of war and peace, national and world security.

Defense spending in Europe is currently unprecedented, European countries are joining their efforts, the entire civilized world must ascertain deterrence of authoritarianism

General Petraeus: There Must be Unity of European Joint Action to Deter Authoritarianism

<figure class="image"><img alt="WhatsApp Image 2025-05-09 at 14.37.12.jpeg" src="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/Whats_App_Image_2025_05_09_at_14_37_12_5e4510df59.jpeg" srcset="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_Whats_App_Image_2025_05_09_at_14_37_12_5e4510df59.jpeg 234w, https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/small_Whats_App_Image_2025_05_09_at_14_37_12_5e4510df59.jpeg 500w, https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/medium_Whats_App_Image_2025_05_09_at_14_37_12_5e4510df59.jpeg 750w, https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/large_Whats_App_Image_2025_05_09_at_14_37_12_5e4510df59.jpeg 1000w" sizes="100vw" width="1000"></figure>Liability for the crime of military aggression against Ukraine must be borne not only by the Kremlin’s head, Vladimir Putin, but also by the Russian people, who support his actions and thus participate in the war against the Ukrainian State.This was the message by Arseniy Yatsenyuk, Chairman of the Kyiv Security Forum, Prime Minister of Ukraine (2014-2016), at the 17 th Annual Kyiv Security Forum “UA: UNITE AGAIN TO DEFEAT THE WORLD AGGRESSOR”.“We must know: this war concerns not only Putin. We are talking about the Russian people and the deeply rooted causes that prompted Putin to attack Ukraine. Russians have always hated Ukrainians. Russians have always tried to eradicate the Ukrainian nation. This began during the Russian Empire - hundreds of years ago. And when it comes to Putin, he in fact only reflects the feelings and attitudes of many Russians. So, they also must bear full liability for everything that Putin and his regime commit,” he said.Arseniy Yatsenyuk emphasized that the invasion of Ukraine was carried out by the Russian army and the Russian people. “And who is killing Ukrainians in the occupied territories? Ordinary Russians,” he said.The Forum Chairman stressed that the Kremlin managed to impose his rules on a vast part of the world. “He managed to cooperate with other tyrants, with other totalitarian regimes, in particular with China. And to be honest, I can’t even imagine why the new US Administration believes they can somehow apply an opposite strategy to how Henry Kissinger worked. This will never happen,” he emphasized.At the same time, according to Arseniy Yatsenyuk, the axis of evil that has been formed in the past years poses a very real threat to the United States. “President Xi came to the Red Square today, May 9, for the whole world to see and to send a signal to the Oval Office: Mr. President Trump, we are friends of steel… But if Putin is not stopped, or if Putin, together with China, North Korea, Iran, and other axis of evil states, is capable to impose a new world order, then there will be no more place in it for the leader of the free world, that is, for the United States of America,” he concluded.The Kyiv Security Forum, founded by Arseniy Yatsenyuk’s “Open Ukraine” foundation, is the main platform in this country to discuss problems of war and peace, national and world security.

Arseniy Yatsenyuk emphasized that the invasion of Ukraine was carried out by the Russian army and the Russian people

Arseniy Yatsenyuk: Russians must Bear Full Liability for Everything Putin
Commits

In order to co-exist in a proximity of a state like the Russian Federation, the imperialist virus that has invaded Russian land for many centuries must be totally eradicated.This was the key message shared by Garry Kasparov, Chairman of the Renew Democracy Initiative, at the 17 th Annual Kyiv Security Forum “UA: UNITE AGAIN TO DEFEAT THE GLOBAL AGGRESSOR”, organized by the Arseniy Yatsenyuk Foundation “Open Ukraine”.“The answer to the question of how to coexist with Putin is that one cannot live in peace with the Putin’s Russia, because the Russian algorithm under Putin is war. All the way top down from the government to kindergartens - this is a war camp, this is war propaganda, this is the military industry”, - he stated.According to Garry Kasparov, the only way to coexist with Russia in future is to ascertain that “the imperialist virus that has permeated the Russian land for centuries has been eradicated.”“And the only way to eradicate this virus is to defeat Russia. Ukraine must win, Russia must lose. Maybe it’s high time to say these words instead “we support Ukraine?”, - he added.According to him, “imperial thoughts” must die, and the only way to attain this is the defeat of the Russian Federation. “And I envisage the only way that can bring shock waves to Russian public: the Ukrainian flag raised in Sevastopol,” - Garry Kasparov expressed his certainty.The Kyiv Security Forum, founded by Arseniy Yatsenyuk’s “Open Ukraine” foundation, is the main platform of our state for discussing the problems of war and peace, national and global security.

In order to co-exist in a proximity of a state like the Russian Federation, the imperialist virus that has invaded Russian land for many centuries must be totally eradicated

Garry Kasparov: Putin’s Russia is a "war camp" top down from the Government to nursery schools

To deter Russia in a joint manner, it is necessary to establish a European defense pillar, and given the potential military threat from China, the European community must mobilize even more strongly.Mika Aaltola, MEP (Finland), expressed this concern at the 17 th Annual Kyiv Security Forum “UA: UNITE AGAIN TO DEFEAT THE GLOBAL AGGRESSOR”, organized by the Arseniy Yatsenyuk Foundation “Open Ukraine”.<figure class="image"><img alt="WhatsApp Image 2025-05-09 at 14.33.05.jpeg" src="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/Whats_App_Image_2025_05_09_at_14_33_05_9076c12a80.jpeg" srcset="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_Whats_App_Image_2025_05_09_at_14_33_05_9076c12a80.jpeg 234w, https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/small_Whats_App_Image_2025_05_09_at_14_33_05_9076c12a80.jpeg 500w, https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/medium_Whats_App_Image_2025_05_09_at_14_33_05_9076c12a80.jpeg 750w, https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/large_Whats_App_Image_2025_05_09_at_14_33_05_9076c12a80.jpeg 1000w" sizes="100vw" width="1000"></figure>“In Finland, we demonstrate our full awareness of what is happening by raising spending volumes for defense and capabilities… 80% of Finns say they are ready defend their homeland if there is a threat,” he said.According to the Member of European Parliament, Finland and Ukraine have a common denominator – the knowledge of what it means to be a next-door-neighbour to Russia.“We must realize that we can deter Russia with our joint efforts. We must establish European defenses – alongside our Arctic neighbors and our eastern neighbors,” he emphasized. Mika Aaltola argued: “We must now mobilize and unite even more strongly than ever before, as China is rising as a military threat.”The Kyiv Security Forum, organized by the Arseniy Yatsenyuk “Open Ukraine” foundation, is the main platform in this country to discuss problems of war and peace, national and world security.

To deter Russia in a joint manner, it is necessary to establish a European defense pillar, and given the potential military threat from China, the European community must mobilize even more strongly