16 September 2024

The Second Day Summary of the 20th YES Annual Meeting – THE NECESSITY TO WIN

The 20th Annual Meeting of Yalta European Strategy (YES) - THE NECESSITY TO WIN was held on September 13 – 14, 2024 in Kyiv. Over 700 leading politicians, diplomats, businessmen, servicemen of the armed forces of Ukraine, veterans, civil activists, and experts, from more than 30 countries, took part in the conference organised by YES, in partnership with the Victor Pinchuk Foundation.

15 September 2024

The First Day Summary of the 20th YES Annual Meeting – THE NECESSITY TO WIN

The 20th Annual Meeting of Yalta European Strategy (YES)  THE NECESSITY TO WIN was held on September 13 – 14, 2024 in Kyiv. Over 700 leading politicians, diplomats, businessmen, servicemen of the armed forces of Ukraine, veterans, civil activists, and experts, from more than 30 countries, took part in the conference organised by YES, in partnership with the Victor Pinchuk Foundation.

15 September 2024

PinchukArtCentre presented exhibition at the 20th YES Annual Meeting in Kyiv

Presenting contemporary art has become a characteristic feature of the Yalta European Strategy (YES) annual meetings for the past 20 years. Artworks have accompanied various socio-political discussions, not only providing visual support to the forum's narrative but also contributing to a deeper understanding of the topics discussed during the YES forum. 

14 September 2024

Victor Pinchuk: Only Ukraine's victory can restrain the global escalation of the war

The more military support Ukraine receives, the greater its chance of victory and, thus, the lower the risk of escalation, believes Victor Pinchuk, founder and member of the Board of Yalta European Strategy (YES), businessman and philanthropist.

14 September 2024

THE NECESSITY TO WIN. The 20th Yalta European Strategy (YES) Annual Meeting took place in Kyiv

The 20th Annual Meeting of the Yalta European Strategy (YES) THE NECESSITY TO WIN was held on September 13 – 14, 2024 in Kyiv. Over 700 leading politicians, diplomats, businessmen, servicemen of the armed forces of Ukraine, veterans, civil activists, and experts from more than 30 countries took part in the conference organised by YES, in partnership with the Victor Pinchuk Foundation.

9 September 2024

Kajsa Ollongren Joins the Board of Yalta European Strategy (YES)

Yalta European Strategy (YES) is pleased to announce that Kajsa Ollongren, Minister of Defence of the Netherlands (2022–2024), has joined the YES Board.

1 July 2024

20 Years After Founding of Yalta European Strategy (YES), the EU Opens Accession Talks With Ukraine

On July 1, 2004, Yalta European Strategy held its first meeting in Livadia Palace in Yalta in Ukrainian Crimea. Almost to the day 20 years later, on June 25th, 2024, the European Union formally opened accession negotiations with Moldova and Ukraine.

1 July 2024

YES Turns 20: Two Decades Advancing the European Agenda for Ukraine

On June 25th, the European Union formally opened accession negotiations with Moldova and Ukraine. For all European countries, this signifies a commitment to a stronger EU, ready to devise and enforce joint security policies. For Ukrainians it represents existential progress, bolstered by international and European support in reclaiming their territory, their sovereignty, and freedom from Russian oppression and terror. This achievement is a culmination of the Yalta European Strategy (YES) initiative’s long-standing efforts to support Ukraine’s accession to the EU. However, it also marks the beginning of a journey filled with opportunities and significant challenges.

18 June 2024

Sanna Marin Joins the Board of Yalta European Strategy (YES)

Yalta European Strategy (YES) is pleased to announce that Sanna Marin, Prime Minister of Finland (2019–2023), has joined the YES Board.

Sauli Niinistö
Sauli Niinistö
President of the Republic of Finland, 16th YES Annual Meeting, 2019
«Structures are not enough. Even the best constitution is not sufficient to guarantee a functioning society. It can only provide a framework.»