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On May 8-9, 2025, the 17th annual Kyiv Security Forum, organized by Arseniy Yatsenyuk’s Open Ukraine Foundation, will be held under the title “UA: UNITE AGAIN TO DEFEAT THE GLOBAL AGGRESSOR”. The media partner of the event is the Media Center Ukraine.

Participants will include:

High-ranking representatives of governments, ministries of defense and general staffs of partner states, the international intelligence community, as well as prominent global figures, Ukrainian and foreign politicians, parliamentarians, diplomats, public intellectuals, security and foreign policy experts, and civil activists.

Key Forum topics:

– How to stop the russian aggressor?

– How to achieve a just peace for Ukraine and the world?

– How to prevent a third world war?

Registration is mandatory to attend the event and will remain open until 2:00 PM on May 7. Accreditation confirmations will be sent to the email address provided during registration. Only accredited media representatives with confirmed registration will be granted access to the Forum.

For reference: This year, the 17th annual Kyiv Security Forum is timed to coincide with two symbolic dates – the 80th anniversary of Victory in World War II and the 40th anniversary of Europe Day as an official holiday of the European Union.

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On May 1, the Media Center Ukraine will hold a briefing “How the State Emergency Service of Ukraine is demining Ukraine: equipment, personnel, innovations, and global aid”.

Participants:

– Serhii Reva, Head of the Department for Organizational Work on Humanitarian Demining at the Ukraine’s State Emergency Service.

Key topics:

– Progress and scope of demining operations: What has been accomplished by SES explosive ordnance disposal teams? 

– Which countries supply the most equipment and machinery for explosive ordnance clearance, and how does this support enhance the operational capacity of the SES?

– What is the current status of water bodies affected by unexploded ordnance? 

– Does the SES have a sufficient number of pyrotechnic specialists, and what are the current staffing levels? 

– What new technologies and methods are being employed in SES demining efforts?

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The Kiev Municipal Cruising Yacht Club is implementing a rehabilitation initiative for military personnel and veterans – a free sailing course combining theoretical and practical training.

Recently, the first practical session of the sailing course took place. The participants prepared their training boat, refreshed their theoretical knowledge and the terminology they learned during the last two months. The next day, they set sail for their first wind-powered voyage.

Journalists are welcome to cover the next practical session in Kyiv upon prior arrangement.

Background: Kiev Municipal Cruising Yacht Club is the oldest active yacht club in the capital (a non-profit sailing organization).

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On April 30, the Media Center Ukraine will host a briefing titled “Expo 2025: How Ukraine Speaks to the World in the Language of Sustainability and Innovation.”

Participants:

– Tetiana Berezhna, Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine. 

Key topics:

– Expo 2025: Why does Ukraine’s participation matter on the global stage?

– The concept behind Ukraine’s pavilion: a value store and immersive experience;

– The creation process: preparation challenges, logistics, and early impressions;

– The role and support of international partners in bringing the pavilion to life;

– Looking ahead: Ukraine’s National Day at Expo and future plans. 

For reference: From April 13 to October 13, 2025, Ukraine will participate in World Expo 2025, hosted in Osaka, Japan. This prestigious global event will feature over 160 participating countries and is expected to attract 28 million visitors. The theme for this year is “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.”

Ukraine’s pavilion, titled “Not For Sale,” is designed to resemble a store where nothing is for purchase. Instead of products, it features 18 symbolic objects, each representing a core human value such as freedom, dignity, and sustainability. Every object has a barcode that visitors can scan using special store scanners inside the pavilion. Instead of a price tag, the screen will display video stories from Ukraine that metaphorically reveal the cost the country pays for the right to education, freedom of choice, access to healthcare, and other fundamental rights.

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On April 30, Kyiv will host the presentation of Map, a new book by Andriy Zelinskyy, military chaplain of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.

Guests are invited to:

– Meet the author;

– Explore the main themes and symbols of the book;

– Take part in an open discussion;

– Join an autograph session. 

Media representatives are required to obtain accreditation to attend the event.

For reference: Andriy Zelinskyy is one of Ukraine’s first military chaplains. He serves as Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Ukrainian Veterans Foundation under the Ministry of Veterans Affairs, teaches in the Ethics-Politics-Economics program at the Ukrainian Catholic University, and is a co-founder of the Ukrainian Leadership Academy. He is also a political scientist, writer, publicist, and prominent public figure. His published works include Semen’s Stars, Sunflowers, My Journey to the Country of Marines, and Anatomy of a Warrior.

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The Kyiv Para Archery Championship will be held on April 30, bringing together athletes with musculoskeletal disorders, including veterans. The event aims to foster a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates sportsmanship and resilience. The Dmytro Lvovskyi Archery School invites all interested participants to join this friendly competition and experience the spirit of unity through sport.

For reference: The event is organized by the Invasport Kyiv City Center for Physical Culture and Sports for People with Disabilities. 

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On May 4, Kyiv will host a charity obstacle run to celebrate the founding of the 12th Special Operations Brigade “Azov”. Participants will tackle a 3-kilometer course designed to test their endurance.

To participate, runners must register and donate 800 UAH, with all proceeds going directly to support front-line soldiers.

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The “Women Solar Plant Installer” competition aims to train 30 Ukrainian women from five oblasts — Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv and Mykolaiv — in a new technical profession.

In the first phase, organizers have already selected 10 women who will be trained to install solar power systems. Their program begins on April 21 and will last several weeks, combining online and face-to-face sessions. Meanwhile, applications are still open for 20 more participants to take part in the free vocational training.

Upon completion, graduates will receive a certificate that qualifies them for employment in the solar energy industry. Top performers will receive job placement assistance.

Journalists are invited to cover the practical training session in Kyiv on May 9, subject to prior arrangement.

Background: The project is implemented by “Women in Tech Ukraine” and Greenpeace Ukraine, in partnership with the humanitarian organization “People in Need” and with the financial support of the Czech people.

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Peaceful gatherings will be held in 28 cities to raise awareness for the defenders of Azovstal and other military personnel still held in enemy captivity.

On April 26, events will take place in Vinnytsia, Chernihiv, Cherkasy, Bila Tserkva, and Mykolaiv. On April 27, additional events are planned for Kyiv, Krolevets, Korop, Ovruch, Uzhhorod, Berdychiv, Dolyna, Kropyvnytskyi, Shostka, and Chernivtsi.

These actions are organized by the families of prisoners of war from the Mariupol garrison. Former prisoners of war who have been released from captivity will also participate in the events.

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• russian crimes
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In celebration of the second anniversary of the Union of Wounded Military of Ukraine, the traditional “Strong 300” fan race is set to take place. The event is scheduled for May 4 in Kyiv.

The “Strong 300” fan race aims to honor those who defended Ukraine, inspire those close to them, and unite civil society in support of those who truly deserve respect and care.

Participants will have the option to choose from several race distances: 1 km, 3 km, and 5 km, all featuring obstacles. A special paired race will also be held for veterans and their children. The event will include an expo of veterans’ organizations, live music performances, a food court, and a children’s area, as well as gifts and raffles. Participation is available with a donation to support veterans’ initiatives.

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