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| START TIME | LOCATION | SPEAKERS | TOPICS / DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | KYIV | – Viktoriia Voitsitska, Member of the 8th Convocation of the Ukrainian Parliament, Director of Advocacy in the Energy Sector at the International Center for Ukrainian Victory; – Hanna Hopko, Head of the Board of the National Interests Advocacy Network “ANTS”, Co-Founder of the International Center for Ukrainian Victory; – Illia Neskhodovskyi, Head of the Analytical Department of the National Interests Advocacy Network “ANTS”; – Serhii Makohon, General Director of the Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine in 2019-2022 (online). | Press conference: “Azerbaijani Gas via Ukraine – Strategies to Achieve Energy Independence from russia” Topics of focus: – The potential supply of russian gas disguised as Azerbaijani gas through Ukraine after the Gazprom transit deal ends in 2024; – How this plan could affect Ukraine’s and Europe’s energy security; – The need to debunk russian narratives and myths regarding European gas supplies. Why is it interesting? The event will delve into the possibility of russian gas entering Europe disguised as Azerbaijani shipments through Ukraine’s gas transit system once the current russia’s state-owned gas company Gazprom agreement expires in 2024. Experts will assess the risks this poses to Ukraine’s and the EU’s energy security, debate the implications of continuing gas transit through Ukraine, and highlight the crucial steps needed to achieve full energy independence from russia. |
| 11:00 AM | KYIV | – Ruslana Velychko-Tryfoniuk, Deputy Minister of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine for European Integration; – Uliana Bakh, Project Director at IREX; – Kostiantyn Tatarkin, Technical Advisor on Veteran Affairs at IREX, veteran; – Andrii Kucher, Head of the NGO “Strong 300”; – Oleksandr Rizenko, Head of Human Resources Development and Interaction at Ukrnafta. | Presentation of research: “Veteran Reintegration – Addressing Needs and Overcoming Challenges” Why is it interesting? Officials from the Ministry of Veterans Affairs, alongside civil society and business leaders, will explore the importance of shaping policies and services for both male and female veterans through an informed, needs-based approach. Attendees will outline the key findings of the study on veteran needs, which should guide the development of comprehensive support programs. Key areas include medical and psychological care, education and employment opportunities, benefits, reintegration challenges, and projects for veterans and their families supported by IREX. Media accreditation: [email protected] |
