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Elections in Ukraine can only take place once the war has ended. Until then, all state authorities are obliged to fulfil their constitutional functions. This was emphasised by Arseniy Yatsenyuk, Chairman of the Kyiv Security Forum and Prime Minister of Ukraine from 2014 to 2016, in an interview with Hromadske Radio on the programme ‘Beyond the Headlines’.“If there are elections in Ukraine, it means we have won. But for now, the office of the president, which is legitimate, and all other state authorities, including parliament, must carry out their functions. Whether this lasts three months or three years. Such are the historical circumstances,” Yatsenyuk noted, responding to a question about the parliamentary crisis.Apart from that, the Chairman of the KSF commented on the state of the Ukrainian economy: “Ukraine has been on life support since 2022. 60% of the budget is generated from domestic revenue, whilst 40% of the funds come from external support.”According to him, as the Ukrainian economy depends on Western support, the €45 billion a year in aid from the EU – which is being blocked by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán – and the $8 billion from the International Monetary Fund are of the utmost importance. “This is critically necessary for the Ukrainian economy to function,” emphasised the KSF Chairman.

Elections in Ukraine can only take place once the war has ended. Until then, all state authorities are obliged to fulfil their constitutional functions. This was emphasised by Arseniy Yatsenyuk, Chairman of the Kyiv Security Forum and Prime Minister of Ukraine from 2014 to 2016, in an interview with Hromadske Radio on the programme ‘Beyond the Headlines’.

Yatsenyuk: If elections are held in Ukraine, it will mean that Ukraine has won

<img src="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/Yaczenyuk_2_b60058be0b.jpeg" alt=" Яценюк 2.jpeg" srcset="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_Yaczenyuk_2_b60058be0b.jpeg 234w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/small_Yaczenyuk_2_b60058be0b.jpeg 500w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/medium_Yaczenyuk_2_b60058be0b.jpeg 750w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/large_Yaczenyuk_2_b60058be0b.jpeg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">Ideas about restructuring NATO or forming new alliances are misguided. We must increase pressure on the aggressor.Arseniy Yatsenyuk, Chairman of the Kyiv Security Forum and Ukraine's Prime Minister from 2014 to 2016, made this statement during the discussion titled "UKRAINE'S UNBREAKABLE GENERATION: Reflections by General Petraeus – and What Washington Sees" organized by the KSF."There are different types of deliberations. For example, let's establish a new type of NATO or let's form a new type of unions. I strongly oppose these kinds of ideas. We still have very strong fundamentals for how to win this war. And it's all about Ukraine, the European Union, NATO, and the United States to realize, mainly for our Western allies, that there is no other path rather than to press like hell on Putin," he noted.Arseniy Yatsenyuk emphasized, "Not on Ukraine, not to exert the pressure on the victim, but to turn the screw on Putin. To turn the screw on those who support Putin, mainly pariahs like Iran, North Korea, under the umbrella of China."The KSF Chairman also noted that the aggressor has not stopped attacking Ukraine and harbors criminal intentions toward other territories and unions."Designated war criminal Putin is killing Ukrainians, innocent Ukrainians. And this is a clear-cut response to all these different types of peace negotiations that have been occurring during the last, whatever, 13 months, if I'm not mistaken. Let's stop battling all these fantasies. That Putin is eager for any kind of peace. He is bloodthirsty. He wants to kill Ukraine, to take over an entire Ukraine as a country. He wants to dismantle NATO, and he is not the only one. He wants actually to undermine the Western world. And we as Ukrainians are at the forefront of this righteous fight, civilization fight," he said.Open Ukraine is an international foundation established by Arseniy Yatsenyuk in July 2007 to strengthen 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.

Ideas about restructuring NATO or forming new alliances are misguided. We must increase preorganizes the Youth Kyiv
Arseniy Yatsenyuk, Chairman of the Kyiv Security Forum and Ukraine's Prime Minister from 2014 to 2016, made this statement during the discussion titled "UKRAINE'S UNBREAKABLE GENERATION: Reflections by General Petraeus – and What Washington Sees" organized by the KSF.

Yatsenyuk: I strongly oppose the idea of establishing a new type of NATO

<img src="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/petreus_4_60dd5c21a0.jpeg" alt="петреус 4.jpeg" srcset="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_petreus_4_60dd5c21a0.jpeg 234w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/small_petreus_4_60dd5c21a0.jpeg 500w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/medium_petreus_4_60dd5c21a0.jpeg 750w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/large_petreus_4_60dd5c21a0.jpeg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">The Ukrainian military is not only defending their country but also redefining modern warfare as an art form by providing innovative approaches.General David Petraeorganizesber of the KSF Security Council, Commander of U.S. Central Command from 2008 to 2010, and Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency from 2011 to 2012, made this statement during the discussion titled "UKRAINE'S UNBREAKABLE GENERATION: Reflections by General Petraeus – and What Washington Sees" organized by the KSF."These innovations have been developed under fire and are transforming not only the nature of war but also the concept of warfare as an art form. Many Ukrainian companies have emerged out of necessity, now producing capabilities that represent the future. Many of these companies will thrive in the global market and become champions on an international scale. This success will be well-deserved," he remarked.&nbsp;At the same time, Petraeus emphasized that people are behind the innovations and technologies, and that Ukrainian soldiers are defending their country under the most challenging modern military conditions."Ukrainian soldiers are continuing to fight and make sacrifices with exceptional skill and ability. For the past four years, Ukrainian soldiers have defended every meter of sacred Ukrainian soil under the most difficult conditions imaginable,” the General stated.Petraeus pointed out that while Ukrainian troops are shedding blood so that tens of millions of Ukrainians can continue to live, russia is trying to terrorize civilians, destroy Ukrainian infrastructure, and deprive people of light and heat. This was particularly evident last winter, making it one of the most difficult times for the nation.He also mentioned that the Ukrainian Defense Forces are inflicting extraordinary losses on the russian occupiers. "Russia has now lost more than 1.3 million soldiers — either killed or wounded in this war. This number exceeds the total U.S. military losses during the entire Second World War,” said the former CIA director.&nbsp;The General noted that he has visited Ukraine 20 times since 2022 and has witnessed the dedication of Ukrainian engineers, soldiers, and leaders."In the fall of 2022, putin imposed sanctions on me for supporting Ukraine. I consider this simply a badge of honor and include these facts on my resume," Petraeus stated.Open Ukraine is an international foundation established by Arseniy Yatsenyuk in July 2007 to strengthen 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 Ukrainian military is not only defending their country but also redefining modern warfare as an art form by providing innovative approaches.

General Petraeus: Ukrainian troops are defending Ukraine and redefining the art of warfare 

<img src="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/petreus_2_360f1cf34c.jpeg" alt="петреус 2.jpeg" srcset="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_petreus_2_360f1cf34c.jpeg 234w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/small_petreus_2_360f1cf34c.jpeg 500w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/medium_petreus_2_360f1cf34c.jpeg 750w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/large_petreus_2_360f1cf34c.jpeg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">The front line remains mostly unchanged, with russian forces achieving little to no progress.However, he emphasized, a member of the KSF Security Council, Commander of U.S. Central Command from 2008 to 2010, and Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency from 2011 to 2012, made this statement during the discussion titled "UKRAINE'S UNBREAKABLE GENERATION: Reflections by General Petraeus – and What Washington Sees" organized by the KSF."The front line is very static, with russian forces making little to no progress. Over the past two months, Ukrainians have regained more territory than the russians have seized," the General said.&nbsp;He specifically highlighted the role of Ukrainian UAVs, recalling a visit to one of Ukraine’s largest drone manufacturers."This year alone, they produced three million drones out of the seven million that can be manufactured in Ukraine. That’s more than anywhere else in the world. The U.S. struggles to produce 400,000,” added the former CIA director.Petraeus acknowledged that certain global priorities have shifted due to the conflict in the Middle East. However, he emphasized that what Ukraine has accomplished is an extraordinary achievement that absolutely deserves continued support, attention, and respect from countries that uphold the values and principles for which the Ukrainian people are fighting.Open Ukraine is an international foundation established by Arseniy Yatsenyuk in July 2007 to strengthen 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 front line remains mostly unchanged, with russian forces achieving little to no progress.
However, he emphasized, a member of the KSF Security Council, Commander of U.S. Central Command from 2008 to 2010, and Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency from 2011 to 2012, made this statement during the discussion titled "UKRAINE'S UNBREAKABLE GENERATION: Reflections by General Petraeus – and What Washington Sees" organized by the KSF.

General Petraeus: Over the past two months, Ukrainian forces have regained more territory than the russians have seized

<img src="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/korn_2_0e63b7e4c3.jpeg" alt="корн 2.jpeg" srcset="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_korn_2_0e63b7e4c3.jpeg 245w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/small_korn_2_0e63b7e4c3.jpeg 500w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/medium_korn_2_0e63b7e4c3.jpeg 750w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/large_korn_2_0e63b7e4c3.jpeg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">Ukraine’s struggle is crucial not only for Ukraine, but also for the United States and the entire democratic world.Glenn Corn, a former Senior Executive in the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, stated this during the discussion titled "UKRAINE'S UNBREAKABLE GENERATION: Reflections by General Petraeus – and What Washington Sees," organized by the KSF.The foundation also organizes recognizes the significance of Ukraine's resistance, noting that recent global crises, particularly in the Middle East, have underscored Ukraine's importance as a partner for the U.S.“I have been saying for two or three years now that we need Ukraine as a partner,” the ex-intelligence officer stressed. He highlighted the significance of the information war, noting that the Kremlin has been systematically waging it for hundreds of years. Meanwhile, Ukraine and its allies must continually counter disinformation.According to Corn, the key task is to explain the real situation in Ukraine to the American public and to debunk misleading narratives."When you explain things to people, they often change their minds. Americans strongly support Ukraine when they see the real picture," he emphasized.He also commended the efforts of Ukrainian intelligence agencies, particularly the SSU and the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, highlighting their effectiveness in countering russia. In his view, modern warfare is increasingly shifting toward technology, innovation, and rapid decision-making, which are areas where traditional bureaucracy often fails. The former CIA officer stressed that Ukraine's current experience demonstrates an extraordinary ability to adapt in the context of an existential war.“Ukrainians are doing what others are not because, for them, this is a war of survival,” he concluded.Open Ukraine is an international foundation established by Arseniy Yatsenyuk in July 2007 to strengthen 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.

Ukraine’s struggle is crucial not only for Ukraine, but also for the United States and the entire democratic world.

Former CIA Senior Executive Glenn Corn: Ukraine is holding the line not only for itself, but also for the entire free world

<img src="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/Goff_2_fb892a3e23.jpeg" alt="Гофф 2.jpeg" srcset="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_Goff_2_fb892a3e23.jpeg 225w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/small_Goff_2_fb892a3e23.jpeg 500w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/medium_Goff_2_fb892a3e23.jpeg 750w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/large_Goff_2_fb892a3e23.jpeg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">While the majority of U.S. citizens support Ukraine, their level of support falls short of meeting the challenges it faces.Former Senior Executive in the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Ralph F. Goff stated this during the discussion titled "UKRAINE'S UNBREAKABLE GENERATION: Reflections by General Petraeus – and What Washington Sees," organized by the KSF.According to Goff, American society is increasingly recognizing the significance of the war in Ukraine as a conflict that goes beyond just two nations; it represents a clash of values and ideologies. Goff emphasized, "Support for Ukraine in the U.S. is strong but insufficient."At the same time, Goff believes that American society is increasingly recognizing who stands on the side of freedom."This is not a war between two countries — it is a struggle of ideas. Our position is much closer to Ukraine's than to russia's," the former intelligence officer emphasized.He highlighted the importance of the information war, urging Ukraine to enhance its media presence by emphasizing the distinctions between Ukrainians and russians, for example.“Consider the prisoner exchange — and you’ll understand who the Ukrainians are and what they’re fighting for, and who the russians are and what they’re fighting for,” Goff said.Goff described how Ukrainian soldiers return from captivity feeling exhausted but proudly holding their flag, hugging their comrades, and kissing the ground of their homeland. In contrast, russians return from captivity well-fed, only to end up either in prison or back on the front lines. According to Goff, these contrasting images best convey the essence of this war to a Western audience.He also noted that the U.S. is closely studying Ukraine's experience, particularly in terms of decision-making speed, technological adaptation, and the implementation of innovations in the security sector.However, he believes that the key problem remains American bureaucracy, which slows down the response even when intelligence warns of risks in advance.“Things are changing very quickly, but we’re still not taking advantage of them fast enough,” Goff acknowledged.Open Ukraine is an international foundation established by Arseniy Yatsenyuk in July 2007 to strengthen 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.

While the majority of U.S. citizens support Ukraine, their level of support falls short of meeting the challenges it faces.

Former CIA Senior Executive Ralph F. Goff: Support for Ukraine in the U.S. is strong, but it is still insufficient

<img src="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/Ajzek_c51a04b88a.jpeg" alt="Айзек.jpeg" srcset="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_Ajzek_c51a04b88a.jpeg 234w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/small_Ajzek_c51a04b88a.jpeg 500w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/medium_Ajzek_c51a04b88a.jpeg 750w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/large_Ajzek_c51a04b88a.jpeg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">This war represents a struggle between good and evil, not merely a conflict between two states, and Ukraine must prevail. The West must be prepared to provide support and join the struggle directly.Isaac Flanagan, co-founder of Zero Line, made this statement during a discussion titled "UKRAINE'S UNBREAKABLE GENERATION: Reflections by General Petraeus – and What Washington Sees," organized by the KSF."Ukraine must win this war, this struggle… This is not merely a war between two countries. It is a struggle between good and evil. We must determine how this struggle will end, and our focus must solely be on achieving victory. We in the West can support Ukraine and be ready to join the struggle ourselves,” he stated.According to Flanagan, the partnership has three phases: direct aid provision, practical work involvement, and product creation. He emphasized that the focus should now shift to learning from Ukraine rather than just analyzing its challenges."Over the past four years, Ukraine has introduced many innovations on the battlefield that would take the West 20 years to achieve. These innovations include drones, command and control systems, and advancements in procedures. These are fundamental issues not only for Ukraine but for us as well,” noted the co-founder of Zero Line.According to Flanagan, learning from Ukraine’s example has already begun. "Yes, seminars, panels, and discussions are taking place, but learning without making changes to the institutional system is merely tourism, not practical innovation," Flanagan added.He emphasized that Ukraine “plays in the top league” every day, as its innovations reach the battlefield in record time. For example, Flanagan highlighted Ukraine’s achievements in the naval sphere, where a large number of innovations have been developed, as well as the production of interceptor drones."The West needs incentives to transition to this system," he added.Zero Line is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that identifies urgent needs in Ukraine and collaborates with international donors to address them.Open Ukraine is an international foundation established by Arseniy Yatsenyuk in July 2007 to strengthen 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.

This war represents a struggle between good and evil, not merely a conflict between two states, and Ukraine must prevail. The West must be prepared to provide support and join the struggle directly.

Ukraine must prevail in this struggle between good and evil, - Zero Line co-founder Flanagan 

<img src="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/perteus_1_502e3817b1.jpeg" alt="пертеус 1.jpeg" srcset="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_perteus_1_502e3817b1.jpeg 234w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/small_perteus_1_502e3817b1.jpeg 500w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/medium_perteus_1_502e3817b1.jpeg 750w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/large_perteus_1_502e3817b1.jpeg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">Support for Ukraine remains strong in the U.S., showing no signs of diminishing.General David Petraeus, a member of the KSF Security Council, Commander of U.S. Central Command from 2008 to 2010, and Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency from 2011 to 2012, made this statement during the discussion titled "UKRAINE'S UNBREAKABLE GENERATION: Reflections by General Petraeus – and What Washington Sees" organized by the KSF."I can confirm what my colleague stated: there is a strong level of support for Ukraine in the U.S., and it is not diminishing. In particular, the Senate actively supports Ukraine: 90 out of 100 senators support sanctions against russia,” he noted.At the same time, Petraeus added that some individuals within the U.S. executive branch view Ukraine primarily as a recipient of American aid.He expressed his agreement with the perspective that Ukraine is an innovative, resilient, and advanced high-tech country, excelling not just in manufacturing and engineering, but in a broader context as well."Even when we visit areas previously occupied by russia and now liberated, we observe the immense pride of the Ukrainian people. While many houses may be destroyed, the streets remain clean. This clearly illustrates that even the enemy cannot stop the desire to make their country beautiful and clean," the General said.Petreus emphasized the immense respect this situation commands, which is communicated to Washington."Yes, sometimes we hear that we need to take care of ourselves first and reduce foreign aid. However, Congress allocates budgetary funds to assist Ukraine, indicating that we cannot abandon our support for Ukraine,” he said. He also pointed out that other important figures in American leadership strongly support Ukraine as well.Open Ukraine is an international foundation established by Arseniy Yatsenyuk in July 2007 to strengthen 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;

Support for Ukraine remains strong in the U.S., showing no signs of diminishing. General David Petraeus, a member of the KSF Security Council, Commander of U.S. Central Command from 2008 to 2010, and Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency from 2011 to 2012, made this statement during the discussion titled "UKRAINE'S UNBREAKABLE GENERATION: Reflections by General Petraeus – and What Washington Sees" organized by the KSF.

There is strong and consistent support for Ukraine in the U.S. – Petraeus

<img src="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/1500x0_1fae6ecfb5.jpeg" alt="1500x0.jpeg" srcset="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_1500x0_1fae6ecfb5.jpeg 234w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/small_1500x0_1fae6ecfb5.jpeg 500w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/medium_1500x0_1fae6ecfb5.jpeg 750w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/large_1500x0_1fae6ecfb5.jpeg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">The Ukrainian DELTA battlefield management system has received high praise from experts worldwide and is considered a significant breakthrough in digitalization.Isaac Flanagan, co-founder of Zero Line, made this statement during a discussion titled "Ukraine's Unbreakable Generation: Reflections by General Petraeus – and What Washington Sees," organized with the support of the KSF."Learning from Ukrainians about computer systems and analysis technologies is vital. The most significant innovations in Ukraine pertain to political approaches. Everyone knows about DELTA. DELTA has gained worldwide respect," he said.Flanagan states that DELTA not only coordinates battlefield forces but also effectively reshapes solution architectures."No Western innovation center, regardless of its budget, has achieved results in digitalization comparable to those of Ukraine," Flanagan noted.He mentioned that volunteers created DELTA and later handed it over to a unit on the front lines.According to him, the decision to authorize and launch DELTA "meant much more than just the technology behind it".Zero Line is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that identifies urgent needs in Ukraine and collaborates with international donors to address them.Open Ukraine is an international foundation established by Arseniy Yatsenyuk in July 2007 to strengthen 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.

The Ukrainian DELTA battlefield management system has received high praise from experts worldwide and is considered a significant breakthrough in digitalization.

Ukrainian DELTA combat system has gained global respect, – Isaac Flanagan

<img src="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/ksf_1920x1080_en_jpg_7a1f5e3b4b.jpeg" alt="ksf_1920x1080_en.jpg.jpeg" srcset="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/thumbnail_ksf_1920x1080_en_jpg_7a1f5e3b4b.jpeg 245w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/small_ksf_1920x1080_en_jpg_7a1f5e3b4b.jpeg 500w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/medium_ksf_1920x1080_en_jpg_7a1f5e3b4b.jpeg 750w,https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/large_ksf_1920x1080_en_jpg_7a1f5e3b4b.jpeg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">On April 23-24, Kyiv will host the 18th annual Kyiv Security Forum (KSF) – an event that has become Ukraine’s leading international platform for discussing issues of war, peace and global security.The theme of this year’s Forum is: ‘Darkness or Dawn: is light ahead?’The event takes place at a time of profound transformation in the global security architecture. Russia’s war against Ukraine, the spread of military conflicts, the nuclear factor, hybrid attacks on democracies, and disinformation campaigns are shaping a new reality in international relations.This year’s Kyiv Security Forum will bring together international leaders, senior officials from the security and defence sectors, NATO representatives, diplomats, innovators and civil society figures to discuss today’s security challenges.One of the Forum’s key themes will be nuclear security. 26 April marks the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster. Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s nuclear infrastructure and the occupation of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant have once again brought the nuclear threat to the forefront of the global agenda.Other key topics of the Forum include international solidarity with Ukraine, transatlantic unity, global security, defence and modern warfare technologies, countering disinformation, and the resilience of cities and energy infrastructure.Speakers at previous annual KSF events have included, among others, the 43rd President of the United States George W. Bush, former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and Yale and Stanford University professors Timothy Snyder and Francis Fukuyama, as well as Ben Hodges, Commander of US Forces in Europe from 2014 to 2017; Admiral Rob Bauer, Chairman of the NATO Military Committee (2021–2025) and member of the KSF Security Council; Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur; Danish Minister of Defence Troels Lund Poulsen; and others.Kyiv Security Forum (KSF) is an annual international event launched in 2007 on the initiative of Arseniy Yatsenyuk Open Ukraine Foundation.The KSF’s primary mission is to defend Ukraine’s national interests on the global stage. The Forum operates on several levels simultaneously: keeping Ukraine at the centre of the global agenda, expanding our country’s circle of international partners, and building expertise on pressing security issues. Since its inception, the KSF has organised thousands of events – annual meetings, special events and online discussions. These events are followed by millions of people in Ukraine and abroad.

On April 23-24, Kyiv will host the 18th annual Kyiv Security Forum (KSF) – an event that has become Ukraine’s leading international platform for discussing issues of war, peace and global security.