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On 24 February 2025, the Victor Pinchuk Foundation and Yalta European Strategy (YES) invited European Commissioners to hold a discussion “Front to Brussels, Brussels to Front” on the occasion of the YES Special Gathering in Kyiv, titled “Three Years - Time to Win” dedicated to the third anniversary of Russia’s brutal full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Top European officials shared their views on Ukraine’s role on the continent after speaking to Ukrainian servicemen fighting for peace in Europe.

On 15 February 2025, on the margins of the Munich Security Conference, Yalta European Strategy (YES) and the Victor Pinchuk Foundation hosted the 8th Munich Ukrainian Lunch, titled YOUR COUNTRY FIRST — WIN WITH US.

The 20th Annual Meeting of Yalta European Strategy (YES) - THE NECESSITY TO WIN was held on September 13 – 14, 2024 in Kyiv. Over 700 leading politicians, diplomats, businessmen, servicemen of the armed forces of Ukraine, veterans, civil activists, and experts, from more than 30 countries, took part in the conference organised by YES, in partnership with the Victor Pinchuk Foundation.

The 20th Annual Meeting of Yalta European Strategy (YES) – THE NECESSITY TO WIN was held on September 13 – 14, 2024 in Kyiv. Over 700 leading politicians, diplomats, businessmen, servicemen of the armed forces of Ukraine, veterans, civil activists, and experts, from more than 30 countries, took part in the conference organised by YES, in partnership with the Victor Pinchuk Foundation.

Presenting contemporary art has become a characteristic feature of the Yalta European Strategy (YES) annual meetings for the past 20 years. Artworks have accompanied various socio-political discussions, not only providing visual support to the forum's narrative but also contributing to a deeper understanding of the topics discussed during the YES forum. 

The more military support Ukraine receives, the greater its chance of victory and, thus, the lower the risk of escalation, believes Victor Pinchuk, founder and member of the Board of Yalta European Strategy (YES), businessman and philanthropist.

The 20th Annual Meeting of the Yalta European Strategy (YES) THE NECESSITY TO WIN was held on September 13 – 14, 2024 in Kyiv. Over 700 leading politicians, diplomats, businessmen, servicemen of the armed forces of Ukraine, veterans, civil activists, and experts from more than 30 countries took part in the conference organised by YES, in partnership with the Victor Pinchuk Foundation.

Yalta European Strategy (YES) is pleased to announce that Kajsa Ollongren, Minister of Defence of the Netherlands (2022–2024), has joined the YES Board.