Understanding the economic, political, and security elements of Ukraine’s reconstruction and recovery.

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has reverberated profoundly across the global landscape, emphasizing the immediate need to restore Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and ensure the security and prosperity of its citizens. The resilience of Ukraine and its forthcoming reforms hinge heavily on Western political support, post-war security measures, and adept navigation of political challenges.

This joint discussion by the Center for European Policy Analysis and the Kyiv School of Economics Institute will outline proactive measures for fortifying Ukraine’s state, economy, security, and infrastructure as well as the prospect of EU integration to deter future Russian aggression. It will also highlight the findings of the latest report, “Resilience, Reconstruction, Recovery: The Path Ahead for Ukraine.”

Speakers:

Volodymyr Dubovyk, Senior Fellow, Democratic Resilience, Center for European Policy Analysis

Sam Greene, Director, Democratic Resilience, Center for European Policy Analysis

Elina Ribakova, Director of the International Affairs Program and Vice President For Foreign Policy, Kyiv School of Economics

Anna Vlasyuk, Research Fellow, Kyiv School of Economics

Moderated by:

Ilona Sologub, Head, VoxUkraine

Reclaiming Crimea's future resilience and security.

This month, as Crimea marks 10-years since its illegal annexation, Russia continues to forcefully and unlawfully occupy Ukrainian territory. What measures can the global community take to support the return of Crimea to Ukraine? This discussion will explore the strategies for liberating the peninsula, human rights and repression and best practices for restoring indigenous rights.

Welcome Remarks:

Sam Greene, Director, Democratic Resilience, Center for European Policy Analysis

Speakers:

David J. Kramer, Executive Director, The George W. Bush Institute

Alena Lunova, Advocacy Director, Zmina Human Rights Center

Denys Sienik, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Ukraine to the United States

Maria Tomak, Head, Crimea Platform Department, Mission of the President of Ukraine in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea

Moderated by:

Elina Beketova, Democracy Fellow, Center for European Policy Analysis

Minister for Defence Andris Sprūds reflects on Latvia’s 20 years of NATO membership and the country’s support for Ukraine amid a changing landscape in Europe.

This year marks Latvia’s 20th anniversary as a member state of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Since Latvia’s accession, what have been the major successes of the partnership, and how has that relationship evolved? How has Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine impacted defense priorities in the wider Baltic region? How is the country adapting to the changing security landscape in Europe?

Speaker:

H.E. Andris Sprūds, Minister for Defence, Republic of Latvia

Moderated by:

Elina Beketova, Democracy Fellow, Center for European Policy Analysis