Kyiv Security Forum

PM Svyrydenko shares selfie with Prince Harry in Kyiv

Ukraine’s Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko shared a selfie with Prince Harry during his Kyiv visit and thanked him for his support, in a post on X on April 23, after his Kyiv Security Forum speech.

24 April, 04:33 PM

Ukraine surviving Russia's first strike transformed European security, Polish general says

Ukraine now plays a key role in reshaping Europe’s security architecture and transforming NATO’s approach to defense, Lt. Gen. Krzysztof Krol, deputy chief of the Polish General Staff, said at the 18th Kyiv Security Forum on April 23.

24 April, 02:23 AM

Budanov opposes civilian gun legalization after deadly Kyiv attack

Ukraine’s presidential office chief Kyrylo Budanov said he opposes mass legalization of firearms for civilians, warning it could lead to increased violence, speaking at the Kyiv Security Forum, Suspilne reported on Apr. 23.

23 April, 03:25 PM

Ukraine will not make any territorial concessions – Budanov

Ukraine will not agree to territorial concessions and must remain united to avoid weakness and preserve the state, presidential office chief Kyrylo Budanov said at the Kyiv Security Forum on Apr. 23.

23 April, 02:45 PM

Petraeus: Ukraine produces more drones than anywhere in the world

Retired U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus, who also served as CIA Director in 2011–2012, praised Ukraine’s drone industry during a Kyiv Security Forum discussion on April 3.

3 April, 10:06 PM

Finnish general Pekka Toveri slams White House over Ukraine, urges EU to toughen stance on Russia

Retired Finnish General Pekka Toveri, now a member of the European Parliament, did not mince words in an interview with NV, criticizing Donald Trump’s peace overtures, calling out the European Union’s inaction, and arguing that EU peacekeepers should be granted the authority to use force against Russia.

19 May 2025, 12:32 PM

EU Defense Commissioner Kubilius: Trump’s approach to peace talks only made Putin stronger

At the Kyiv Security Forum, NV correspondent Nataliia Rop spoke with Andrius Kubilius, EU Commissioner for Defence and Space, about boosting military aid to Ukraine, Trump’s peace efforts, and why Europe must prepare to defend itself as U.S. focus shifts toward the Indo-Pacific.

15 May 2025, 07:08 PM

Finland pledges continued backing for Ukraine

Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen reaffirmed her country’s firm support for Ukraine, calling it a top priority of the OSCE under Finnish chairmanship during remarks to the 17th annual Kyiv Security Forum on May 10.

10 May 2025, 10:55 AM

Kasparov urges Ukraine’s victory to end Putin’s war machine

Peace with Vladimir Putin’s Russia is impossible due to its war-driven system, Garry Kasparov, chair of the Renew Democracy Initiative, said at the 17th Kyiv Security Forum titled “UA: Unite Again to Defeat the Global Aggressor” on May 9.

9 May 2025, 05:48 PM

French MP urges Europe to rise with Ukraine or perish

Europe must unite with Ukraine to defend democratic values or face collapse, French National Assembly member Anne Genetet said at the 17th Kyiv Security Forum organized by Arseniy Yatsenyuk’s Open Ukraine Foundation on May 9.

9 May 2025, 03:45 PM

NATO allies have already agreed Ukraine’s membership is inevitable, Kyiv says

Ukraine’s path to NATO membership is no longer a question of "if," but "when," Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration and Justice Minister Olha Stefanishyna said at the 17th annual Kyiv Security Forum on May 8.

9 May 2025, 03:14 PM

Finnish MEP says country could mobilize 1 million troops in event of war

Finnish Member of the European Parliament Mika Aaltola said his country could mobilize up to 1 million people in the event of war.

9 May 2025, 02:10 PM

NATO to deliver new security aid packages to Ukraine amid Russian threats

NATO will soon deliver new security aid packages to Ukraine and strengthen defense ties, head of NATO’s representation Patrick Turner said at the 17th annual Kyiv Security Forum on May 9.

9 May 2025, 01:50 PM

Ukraine must outpace Russia’s tech response— RUSI analyst

Russia is countering Ukraine’s battlefield tech advances, and Kyiv must innovate to keep its edge, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) analyst Jack Watling said at the 17th annual Kyiv Security Forum on May 9.

9 May 2025, 12:23 PM

Kurt Volker: West must focus on deterring Russian aggression, not banking on diplomacy

The West should abandon hopes that diplomacy alone can stop Russia and instead focus on deterrence and countermeasures, former U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations Kurt Volker said during the 17th annual Kyiv Security Forum on May 8.

8 May 2025, 06:29 PM

EU military chief highlights deteriorating global security, backs Ukraine at Kyiv Security Forum

The European Union’s strategic situation has significantly worsened due to Russia’s war in Ukraine and global conflicts, EU Military Committee Chair Robert Brieger said in a video address to the Kyiv Security Forum on May 8.

8 May 2025, 05:05 PM

NATO honors Ukraine’s sacrifice and courage in war with Russia

NATO recognizes Ukraine’s sacrifice in the face of Russia’s full-scale invasion and hears the voice of its people, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chair of the NATO Military Committee, said in a message to the Kyiv Security Forum on May 8.

8 May 2025, 02:30 PM

Kyiv Security Forum spotlights justice, unity, and resistance

The 17th annual Kyiv Security Forum, organized by the Arseniy Yatsenyuk Foundation “Open Ukraine,” is taking place on May 8–9 under the banner: “UA: Unite Again to Defeat the Global Aggressor.”

8 May 2025, 01:46 PM

US Army General Petraeus hails Ukraine's drone innovations as miracle in warfare

Ukraine is at the forefront of developing advanced military technologies, particularly in the realm of drone warfare, General David Petraeus, former commander of U.S. Central Command and ex-CIA Director said at the Kyiv Security Forum on Feb. 21.

22 February 2025, 06:10 PM

Kremlin dismisses Trump’s reconciliation hopes, says Kyiv Security Forum

Recent statements by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Nikolai Patrushev, an aide to the Russian dictator, indicate that the Kremlin is escalating its demands, making reconciliation efforts by Donald Trump’s new administration appear unrealistic, according to the Kyiv Security Forum (KSF).

19 January 2025, 12:19 AM

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