24 February 2026
24 February 2026

Victor Pinchuk Foundation and YES hosted a discussion ‘Who Can Make Russia Negotiate Seriously?’ during the YES Special Gathering on February 24, 2026

On 24 February 2026, the Victor Pinchuk Foundation and Yalta European Strategy (YES) held a discussion ‘Who Can Make Russia Negotiate Seriously?’ during the YES gathering on the occasion of the fourth...
24 February 2026

Victor Pinchuk Foundation and YES hosted the YES Special Gathering in Kyiv on the occasion of the 4th anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine

On February 24, the Victor Pinchuk Foundation and Yalta European Strategy held a special YES gathering on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The event brought together leading political figures, government officials, military commanders, experts and parliamentarians from Ukraine, UK, Europe and the USA for a frank and strategic discussion on the state of the war in Ukraine, prospects for its conclusion, and Ukraine’s place in Europe’s future security architecture.

15 February 2026

Victor Pinchuk Foundation and YES hosted the 9th Ukrainian Lunch on the margins of the Munich Security Conference

On 14 February 2026, on the occasion of the Munich Security Conference, Yalta European Strategy (YES) and the Victor Pinchuk Foundation hosted the 9th Munich Ukrainian Lunch on the topic ‘Ukraine: Futures’ Frontline’.

9 February 2026

Victor Pinchuk Foundation and YES to host the 9th Ukrainian Lunch on the margins of the Munich Security Conference

On 14 February 2026, on the occasion of the Munich Security Conference, Yalta European Strategy (YES) and the Victor Pinchuk Foundation will host the 9th Munich Ukrainian Lunch, titled ‘Ukraine: Futures’ Frontline’.


15 September 2025

2nd Day Summary of the YES Annual Meeting 2025

15 September 2025, Kyiv, Ukraine – The Annual Meeting of the Yalta European Strategy (YES) “HOW TO END THE WAR?” was held on 12-13 September in Kyiv. Over 800 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.

14 September 2025

The 1st Day Summary of the YES Annual Meeting 2025 – HOW TO END THE WAR

13  September 2025: The YES Annual Meeting 2025 How to End the War was held on September 12 – 13, 2025 in Kyiv. Over 800 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.

13 September 2025

“HOW TO END THE WAR?”. The Yalta European Strategy (YES) Annual Meeting Took Place in Kyiv

12 September 2025, Kyiv, Ukraine – The Annual Meeting of the Yalta European Strategy (YES) “HOW TO END THE WAR?” was held on 12-13 September in Kyiv. Over 800 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.

10 July 2025

Victor Pinchuk Foundation and YES Held Discussion “No Security – No Recovery” on the occasion of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome

On the occasion of the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) in Rome, the Victor Pinchuk Foundation and Yalta European Strategy (YES) held a panel discussion on the topic “No Security – No Recovery”. The event addressed one of the most pressing issues of these days - whether Europe is able to not only support Ukraine’s post-war recovery, but to do what’s needed to help Ukraine win the war against Russia.

19 June 2025

The YES Board met in Kyiv to prepare for the 21st Yalta European Strategy Annual Meeting

The Yalta European Strategy (YES) members of the Board held a series of meetings in Kyiv with government leaders, representatives of the diplomatic community and civil society, as well as with military personnel and veterans. The purpose of the meetings is to prepare the agenda for the 21st YES Annual Meeting, which will take place on 12-13 September 2025 in Kyiv.

John Tefft
John Tefft
Ambassador to Ukraine (2009-2013), 15th YES Annual Meeting, 2018
«Russia still has to become a modern nation. It still hasn’t made the fundamental decisions to determine whether it’s going to be a part of the international community or whether it’s going to try to be an imperial power and attack its neighbors, and take their land.»