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Ukraine is the Embodiment of Hope of Human Civilization – Timothy Snyder
YES WAR ROOM: Yalta European Strategy (YES) Annual Meeting discussed how the future is being decided in Ukraine
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Ukraine now symbolizes a standard of freedom in which people from different countries recognize their own standards, — Volodymyr Zelenskyy
“For many in the world, Ukraine is not just a country in Europe that is defending itself against Russian aggression. For many, Ukraine is now a personal moral choice. A choice of what is really valuable to them”, the powerful words of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at the annual meeting of Yalta European Strategy (YES), "The Future Is Being Decided in Ukraine", organized by YES in partnership with the Victor Pinchuk Foundation.
The future of the entire democratic world depends on Ukraine's victory — Victor Pinchuk
Ukraine is now at the centre of history, by which I mean the war in Ukraine is the most consequential in human history. The future of the entire democratic world depends on Ukraine's victory in the war against Russian aggression, stated Victor Pinchuk, founder of the Yalta European Strategy (YES).
The YES Board Met in Kyiv in Preparation to the 18th Yalta European Strategy Annual Meeting
On July 14, the Yalta European Strategy (YES) members of the Board held its annual meeting in Kyiv. During the visit they discussed the results of the NATO summit, what Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s full-scale invasion means for Europe, the West and the world and how YES and its upcoming 18th Annual Meeting, planned for September 8-9, 2023, can contribute to the strengthening of international support for Ukraine in defense against Russian aggression.
70th US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo participated in the Public Discussion organized by the Victor Pinchuk Foundation and YES
On 3 April 2023, 70th US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo joined the public discussion “US Support For Ukraine - What Must Be Done and Why It Matters” organized by the Victor Pinchuk Foundation and Yalta European Strategy (YES). The participants in the meeting discussed effective means for Ukraine’s response to Russia’s brutal and unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian leading opinion makers, experts, politicians, civil society, media representatives and Ukrainian students were among the participants of the event.
Victor Pinchuk Foundation and YES Held Discussion “One Year in History: 24 Feb 2022-24 Feb 2023” during Informal Gathering One Year - Stay in Fight
On 24 February 2023, the Victor Pinchuk Foundation and Yalta European Strategy (YES) held a discussion “One Year in History: 24 Feb 2022-24 Feb 2023” during the Informal YES Gathering One Year - Stay in Fight dedicated to the first anniversary of Russia’s brutal and unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Speakers reflected on the year into the war and lessons that should be learned.
Victor Pinchuk Foundation and YES Held Discussion “Stay in the fight - Next Steps” during YES Informal Gathering in Kyiv
On 24 February 2023, the Victor Pinchuk Foundation and Yalta European Strategy (YES) held a discussion “Stay in the fight - Next Steps” on the occasion of the informal gathering One Year - Stay in Fight dedicated to the first anniversary of Russia’s brutal and unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Speakers discussed the next steps that Ukraine and its Western allies need to take to ensure Kyiv’s victory on the battlefield and rebuild the country.
Victor Pinchuk Foundation and YES held discussion “What Do We Fight For? Shared Goals and Differences” during informal YES gathering “One Year - Stay in Fight”
On 24 February 2023, the Victor Pinchuk Foundation and Yalta European Strategy (YES) held a discussion “What Do We Fight For? Shared Goals and Differences” on the occasion of the informal gathering One Year - Stay in Fight dedicated to the first anniversary of Russia’s brutal and unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Speakers discussed Ukraine’s fight for freedom and independence, and what needs to be done to make sure Kyiv wins this war this year.
