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<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 preorganizes the Youth KyivArseniy 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 union. &nbsp;I strongly oppose these kinds of ideas. We still have very strong fundamentals to win this war. Our Western allies must realize that there is no other way but to put even greater pressure 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 and the countries that support him."The KBF 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, and this is his clear-cut response to all these different types of peace negotiations that have taken place recently. Let's put aside the fantasy that putin seeks peace. He is bloodthirsty. He wants to kill Ukraine, to take over the entire Ukraine as a country, dismantle NATO, and undermine the Western world. We, Ukrainians, are at the forefront of this righteous fight, a 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 

The refusal of the then Ukrainian government to purchase Russian gas in 2014 was one of the decisions that deprived Putin of an important instrument of influence. This was stated by the Prime Minister of Ukraine in 2014-2016, Chairman of the Kyiv Security Forum Arseniy Yatsenyuk during an interview with Dmytro Gordon."Ukraine broke free from Russia, and that's what drove Putin crazy. Starting with Ukraine's refusal to buy gas from Russia's Gazprom. Imagine if we were still dependent on Russia's Gazprom today. That was the first thing I did. Second, imagine if we were completely dependent on Russian fuel for our nuclear energy. I then began to switch Energoatom to Westinghouse, to American fuel [...] But let's start with the army. 5% of GDP is what NATO member countries [pay] now, but back then they were even afraid to talk about 5%," Yatsenyuk said.Russia's war against Ukraine has been going on for 12 years, and the Kremlin's plans for a forceful scenario were formed long before the occupation of Crimea, during the conflict over Tuzla Island in 2003."People went straight from Maidan to fight. Now there is a debate about whether it is longer than the so-called Great Patriotic War waged by the Soviet Union. And Ukraine suffered the most in World War II [...] Do you know when Putin wanted to invade? Ever since he attacked Tuzla (in 2003, ed.)," Yatsenyuk said.According to the Chairman of the KSF, it was the resistance in 2014 that saved Ukraine from the scenario that unfolded in neighbouring Belarus. "If it weren't for 2014, if we hadn't resisted, we would have become a worse copy of Belarus. Remember what happened to the Belarusians after the failed protests against Lukashenko. How many were killed, how many were imprisoned," Yatsenyuk said.At the same time, Yatsenyuk stressed that at the beginning of the Russian aggression, Ukraine was in a critical state. He cited data from a secret report by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2014.There is a secret report that I requested in the archives of the General Staff of Ukraine. The Minister of Defence and the Head of the Security Service of Ukraine were not just Russian agents, they were citizens of the Russian Federation. They were Russia's puppets. That report clearly stated that Ukraine had 5,000 military personnel capable of taking up arms and defending Ukraine. I won't even mention the financial situation: there were only 108 thousand hryvnia in the single treasury account for the entire country," Yatsenyuk emphasised.According to him, under such conditions, Ukraine's survival can be called a real miracle created by the Ukrainian people themselves.‘We actually had two miracles: we survived in 2014, and we survived in 2022. The Ukrainian people themselves create these miracles. If it weren’t for the people, if it weren’t for the minority devoted to their country, Ukrainian values and patriotism, we would not have survived,’ the former prime minister stressed.

The refusal of the then Ukrainian government to purchase Russian gas in 2014 was one of the decisions that deprived Putin of an important instrument of influence. This was stated by the Prime Minister of Ukraine in 2014-2016, Chairman of the Kyiv Security Forum Arseniy Yatsenyuk during an interview with Dmytro Gordon.

Imagine if we were still dependent on ‘Gazprom’ during the war: Yatsenyuk on the government’s decision in 2014

There are no signs that war criminal Putin is ready to reach an agreement with Ukraine – he only understands the language of force. This was stated by the Chairman of the Kyiv Security Forum, Prime Minister of Ukraine in 2014-2016, Arseniy Yatsenyuk, on Times Radio.‘Over the past week, Putin has launched about 100 ballistic and cruise missiles, 1,400 drones and 1,300 guided aerial bombs at Ukraine. So there are no signs that war criminal Putin is ready to make any agreement with Ukraine,’ Yatsenyuk said.According to the KSF Chairman, Russia's military spending indicates that Putin has no intention of stopping. "Look at Russia's state budget for this year. Military spending has not been reduced. About 40% of the Russian budget goes to financing the war. Therefore, I do not see any intention on Putin's part to conclude any peace agreement with Ukraine," the former prime minister said.Yatsenyuk stressed that Putin's ultimate goal remains unchanged – to capture all of Ukraine and effectively destroy Ukraine as a sovereign and independent state.‘I was somewhat surprised by the recent interview with Special Envoy Vitkoff, when he said that Putin is sincere with him. [...] Putin is never sincere; he is a professional liar from the KGB. Vitkoff has a profound misunderstanding of who Putin really is,’ said the Chairman of the KSF.Yatsenyuk stressed that Ukraine has no choice but to win. ‘Can we hold out and win? Yes, we can. And that is why we need very strong and decisive support from everyone, including the United Kingdom. I am very grateful to the people of the United Kingdom, who really support Ukraine,’ said the former prime minister.At the same time, the Chairman of the KSF mentioned the reduction in financial support from the United States and stressed that Donald Trump ‘must realise that there is only one way to talk to Putin – the language of force.’‘We still have the Americans on board, but the fact is that US support has decreased by 99% over the past year. We hope that this will change,’ Yatsenyuk added.

There are no signs that war criminal Putin is ready to reach an agreement with Ukraine – he only understands the language of force. This was stated by the Chairman of the Kyiv Security Forum, Prime Minister of Ukraine in 2014-2016, Arseniy Yatsenyuk, on Times Radio.

Yatsenyuk: 40% of Russia's budget is being spent on war – there are no signs that Putin is ready for peace

If Ukraine withdraws from Donbas, Russia will not sign a peace agreement. It is a trap, and the negotiations themselves are a special operation by the KGB under Putin's leadership. This was stated by the Chairman of the Kyiv Security Forum, Prime Minister of Ukraine in 2014-2016, Arseniy Yatsenyuk, during an interview with Dmytro Gordon.Yatsenyuk explained why giving up Donbas will not lead to peace, referring to Putin's speech in June 2024.‘If Ukraine withdraws from Donbas, Putin will not sign any peace agreement. The story about Donbas is a trap. Listen carefully and read everything that Putin and his gang of thugs say. They refer to his speech at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in June 2024,’ said the Chairman of the KSF.According to the former prime minister, Putin's real demands go far beyond Donbas and effectively mean Ukraine's capitulation."For example, the so-called denazification. This means that everyone who has been in the Ukrainian government from 2014 to the present day must be convicted. Next is the so-called demilitarisation. This means that the Ukrainian army must be effectively disarmed. Next are the false, bogus security guarantees, where Russia will effectively have the right to veto any security guarantee. This is a plan for the complete surrender of Ukraine. Therefore, my answer is: this is a trap. No solution in Donbas, which is, first and foremost, unconstitutional, will bring peace to Ukraine," Yatsenyuk emphasised.Yatsenyuk described the so-called negotiations themselves as a KGB special operation. According to him, Putin's idea behind the negotiations is to delay sanctions and the seizure of assets. "And the key thing is to prevent the US Congress from pressuring the White House to provide another package of military aid to the new administration. Over the past year, the total amount of US military aid to Ukraine has fallen by 99%. We received 1% of what we received in 2024. The amount of aid is practically zero," the former prime minister said.At the same time, the KSF Chairman explained why he supports the Ukrainian government's participation in the negotiation process. ‘I support the decision of the Ukrainian government. This must be done with one goal in mind – to actually negotiate not with Russia, but with the Americans, so that the Americans do not turn away from Ukraine,’ said the former Prime Minister.

If Ukraine withdraws from Donbas, Russia will not sign a peace agreement. It is a trap, and the negotiations themselves are a special operation by the KGB under Putin's leadership. This was stated by the Chairman of the Kyiv Security Forum, Prime Minister of Ukraine in 2014-2016, Arseniy Yatsenyuk, during an interview with Dmytro Gordon.

Yatsenyuk: Even if Ukraine withdraws from Donbas, Putin will not sign a peace agreement – it is a trap

Putin is closely monitoring the disagreements between allies in order to take advantage of them. This was emphasised by the Chairman of the Kyiv Security Forum, Prime Minister of Ukraine in 2014-2016, Arseniy Yatsenyuk, on BBC News on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.At the same time, Yatsenyuk stressed that Russia's war against Ukraine has been going on for 12 years.‘Today is the fourth anniversary of the start of the full-scale war, but Ukraine has been standing for 12 years. Putin dreamed of capturing Ukraine, but he failed,’ the Сhairman of the KSF stressed.The former prime minister underlined the critical importance of unity among Western allies.‘It is important that Western allies, and above all the US administration, realise that in order to achieve a lasting, just and honest peace, everyone must be on the same page. And that means, first and foremost, the Americans, the EU, the UK and Ukraine,’ Yatsenyuk stressed.The Chairman of the KSF formulated several key conditions for ensuring Ukraine's security."We need long-term financial support, military support and weapons, long-range missiles to deter Russia's endless air attacks on our infrastructure. Ukraine must also have ammunition depots on its territory. We need intelligence and intelligence data. Sanctions against Russia must be strengthened. And all of this must be interconnected," the former prime minister noted.Yatsenyuk stressed that it is absolutely impossible to reach a common position with Russia.‘Russia wants to destroy and kill Ukrainians. We want a free, independent and sovereign Ukraine and to receive ironclad security guarantees,’ the KSF Chairman emphasised.

Putin is closely monitoring the disagreements between allies in order to take advantage of them. This was emphasised by the Chairman of the Kyiv Security Forum, Prime Minister of Ukraine in 2014-2016, Arseniy Yatsenyuk, on BBC News on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Yatsenyuk: It is impossible to achieve a just peace without the joint participation of the US, EU, UK and Ukraine

Decisions on the purchase of critical energy equipment and its financing must be made no later than May 2026 – otherwise, the Ukrainian energy sector will not be ready for next winter, and millions of Ukrainians may once again be left without electricity and heating.This is stated in an appeal to the heads of government of the G7 and the European Union, published following the round table of the Kyiv Security Forum in conjunction with the Munich Security Conference – ‘Energy Warfare: How to Unplug Tyranny’, which took place on 14 February."The year 2026 marks a decisive phase in Russia’s war against Ukraine. The coming winter will test not only Ukraine’s endurance but also the collective ability of democratic nations to protect civilians from the weaponisation of energy. Preparation for the winter of 2026-2027 must begin immediately," the appeal emphasised.Among the signatories of the document are:Arseniy Yatsenyuk, Chairman of the KSF, Prime Minister of Ukraine in 2014–2016;Maxim Timchenko, CEO of DTEK Group;General David H. Petraeus, Member of the KSF Security Council, Former Director of CIA (USA); ​​Marko Mihkelson, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Parliament of Estonia;Andriy Kobolev, Founder of Eney company, Former Chairman of the Board of Naftogaz of Ukraine;Yehor Cherniev, Deputy Chairman of theNational Security and Defence Committee of the &nbsp;Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Head of the Ukrainian Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly;Petras Auštrevičius, Member of the European Parliament (Lithuania);Steven Pifer, US Ambassador to Ukraine (1998–2000);Nathalie Tocci, Director of Istituto Affari Internazionali (Italy), Professor of Practice at Johns Hopkins University (USA);Nicolas Tenzer, Senior Researcher at the Centre for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), writer and security analyst, blogger at Tenzer Strategics (France).Participants note the scale of the energy crisis caused by Russia's massive attacks on energy infrastructure: about 40% of Ukrainians have very poor heating or no heating at all, 74% face very unstable electricity supply or no electricity at all, and in some regions, power cuts last up to 20 hours a day.Ukraine has lost a significant part of its electricity generation capacity, with a deficit of 3-5 GW, and the system is only able to cover about 40% of the needs of households and businesses.‘This is a deliberate war of attrition directed against an entire society,’ the appeal states.Based on consultations with Ukrainian energy operators, international financial institutions and security experts, the KSF has formulated operational priorities.The KSF proposes to create an ‘Energy Ramstein’ – a coordination mechanism with an international working group that will synchronise equipment procurement, financing, infrastructure protection and implementation deadlines.The first priority is the immediate purchase and accelerated delivery of critical equipment. ‘Ukraine’s energy recovery is constrained not only by financing but by production lead times, manufacturing capacity, and logistics. Many critical components require 10–24 months from financing approval to delivery and installation; therefore, procurement decisions must be taken immediately,’ the document states.The second priority is rapid, results-oriented targeted financing. The KSF recommends the creation of an accelerated EU-G7 energy sustainability programme, the use of mixed financial instruments and the expansion of military risk insurance mechanisms.The third priority is comprehensive protection and strengthening of critical energy infrastructure. "Restoration investments cannot be sustained if newly repaired facilities are destroyed again [...] Air defence is indispensable but cannot substitute for structural resilience. Protection measures must therefore be implemented simultaneously with decentralisation and diversification of generation," the appeal emphasises.The fourth priority is the accelerated introduction of distributed electricity generation and decentralisation of the heating system."In Kyiv alone, approximately 6,000–7,000 residential buildings remain vulnerable due to heating-system disruption; conversion of roughly 5,000 legacy buildings to autonomous heating solutions is estimated at approximately €1.5 billion, offering durable resilience at a cost lower than many alternative emergency-response measures," the appeal notes.The roundtable participants warn that if decisions are not made in time, the consequences will be irreversible. Due to the lengthy 10-24 month production and installation cycles, critical equipment will not be ready for operation by winter, leaving millions of civilians without electricity and heating for an extended period of time.Instead, the appeal emphasised, ‘timely action will reduce the effectiveness of Russia’s energy-terror strategy, protect civilian populations, and strengthen the resilience of the democratic security order.’The full text of the appeal is available <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://ksf-openukraine.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/KSF_MSC_Energy_Appeal_March_2026_a4300649c8.pdf">via the link</a>.On 14 February, as part of the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC), the first joint event of the Kyiv Security Forum and the MSC took place – a round table discussion entitled ‘Energy Warfare: How to Unplug Tyranny.’The Kyiv Security Forum was founded in 2007 on the initiative of Arseniy Yatsenyuk. The Munich Security Conference is one of the most influential international forums for discussing global security issues.

Decisions on the purchase of critical energy equipment and its financing must be made no later than May 2026 – otherwise, the Ukrainian energy sector will not be ready for next winter, and millions of Ukrainians may once again be left without electricity and heating. This is stated in an appeal to the heads of government of the G7 and the European Union, published following the round table of the Kyiv Security Forum in conjunction with the Munich Security Conference – ‘Energy War: How to Disconnect Tyranny’, which took place on 14 February.

KSF appealed to the G7 and the EU: Unless energy security decisions are made by May, millions of Ukrainians may again be left without electricity next winter

The military campaign in Iran has begun dismantling the authoritarian axis targeting Western interests, and Ukraine's defence must be ensured regardless of developments in the Middle East. This was stated by the Director of the Kyiv Security Forum, diplomat Danylo Lubkivsky, on SLAWA TV.The Director of the KSF emphasised the strategic importance of the military campaign in Iran for global security. ‘The conflicts we see today should be viewed in a comprehensive manner,’ Lubkivsky stressed.‘The defence of Ukraine is an integral component of Western security, and this defence must be ensured,’ he concluded.Responding to a question about a possible shortage of Patriot missiles amid the involvement of some European countries in the war with Iran, Lubkivsky expressed confidence in NATO's ability to pass this test.‘I would like to hope that the campaign launched in Iran will not last so long that it will jeopardise Ukraine's defence capabilities,’ the KSF Director noted.

The military campaign in Iran has begun dismantling the authoritarian axis targeting Western interests, and Ukraine's defence must be ensured regardless of developments in the Middle East. This was stated by the Director of the Kyiv Security Forum, diplomat Danylo Lubkivsky, on SLAWA TV.

Lubkivsky: The campaign in Iran has begun dismantling the authoritarian axis

The rise in oil prices caused by the war in Iran has led to higher gas prices, which will, in turn, lead to price increases across the board, including food. This was stated 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’.“Oil prices have dragged gas prices up as well. For Ukrainians, this means: the price of fuel at petrol stations is different, and the price for the industrial sector in Ukraine (where industrial inflation has already exceeded 20%) is different. Secondly, this leads to inflation in general. If the price of petroleum products and gas rises, the next stage is a rise in prices for everything, including food. This is how basic economic laws work. The only question here is the time lag: will it be in a week or a month? This affects Ukraine’s fragile economy. The higher the price of energy, the higher the inflation,” emphasised the Chairman of the KSF.Yatsenyuk warned of the risk of stagflation – the simultaneous rapid rise in prices and a fall in economic growth. “This is what will happen to our neighbours in the European Union. This is already being predicted,” he noted.At the same time, Russia is profiting from this crisis. According to the KSF Chairman’s calculations, the aggressor country has already received around $2 billion in additional revenue. “If you look at global price trends now, you will see the following: every $10 increase in the price of oil per day equates to roughly $50 million in additional revenue for Russia. There is already a rise of at least $40 today. That is $200 million in additional revenue for Russia per day. Ten days is $2 billion, and a month is $6 billion. There are various estimates – ranging from $5 to $7 billion – which Russia will receive in additional revenue each month,” Yatsenyuk explained.The Chairman of the KSF cited specific figures for war expenditure: on average, Russia spends $10 billion a month on the war against Ukraine, and it now has at least a further $5 billion a month in additional funds.Hence, according to Yatsenyuk, there is a clear answer to the question of the prospects for peace: “Do you think Russia is closer to or further from real peace talks with Ukraine?”He noted that Iran is an accomplice to Russia’s crimes against Ukraine. “The Iranian regime did not merely sign a strategic partnership agreement with Russia in 2025. Since 2022, it has been supplying Russia with ‘Shahed’ drones, which Russia has now modernised,” the former prime minister emphasised.According to the KSF Chairman, a new axis of evil has been formed and is led by China. “Neither Russia, nor North Korea, nor Iran could behave this way without China. China will never show them that they are the senior partner in this group. China has a thousand-year history; they know how to bide their time. But in fact, an axis of evil has been formed, in which Iran played a key role,” Yatsenyuk stressed.

The rise in oil prices caused by the war in Iran has led to higher gas prices, which will, in turn, lead to price increases across the board, including food. This was stated 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: Russia will earn an additional $5–7 billion a month from the war in Iran to fund its war against Ukraine

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/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.