12 September 2015
Kwasniewski Supports Decentralization in Ukraine
12 September 2015

Kwasniewski Supports Decentralization in Ukraine

Ukraine needs decentralization not only because of its democratic ambitions, but also because of the country's size, Aleksander Kwasniewski, President of Poland (1995-2005), said today during his...
12 September 2015

"Internal Maydan" Occurring in Ukraine's Prosecutor's Office – Davit Sakvarelidze

The General Prosecutor's Office of Ukraine is currently undergoing changes that have not been seen during the period of Ukraine's independence, according to Deputy Prosecutor General of Ukraine, Davit Sakvarelidze, at the 12th Yalta European Strategy (YES) Annual Meeting, taking place today in Kyiv.

Stat data at 12th YES Annual Meeting
12 September 2015

Stat data at 12th YES Annual Meeting

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Sir Elton John at 12th YES Annual Meeting
12 September 2015

Sir Elton John at 12th YES Annual Meeting

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U.S. to Keep Sanctions Against Russia Until Ukraine's Territorial Integrity Restored – Victoria Nuland
12 September 2015

U.S. to Keep Sanctions Against Russia Until Ukraine's Territorial Integrity Restored – Victoria Nuland

The United States will maintain sanctions against Russia until Ukraine's territorial integrity is restored, stated Victoria Nuland, Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs at the United States Department of State, said at the 12th Yalta European Strategy (YES) Annual Meeting in Kyiv on Saturday.

Crimean Tatar Leader Says Tighter Sanctions, Provision of Weapons to Ukraine are “Key to Quick Return of Crimea”
12 September 2015

Crimean Tatar Leader Says Tighter Sanctions, Provision of Weapons to Ukraine are “Key to Quick Return of Crimea”

Among the key factors of a quick return of Crimea to Ukraine are strengthening of sanctions against Russia, the provision of weapons to Ukraine by the West and reforms in Ukraine. Regat Chubarov, member of the Ukrainian parliament and chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People, expressed these points today at the 12th Yalta European Strategy (YES) Annual Meeting.

West Will Never Recognize Annexation of Crimea – José Manuel Barroso
12 September 2015

West Will Never Recognize Annexation of Crimea – José Manuel Barroso

The former president of the European Union, José Manuel Barroso, told an audience of more than 350 attendees of the 12th Yalta European Strategy (YES) Annual Meeting that the West will never recognize the annexation of Crimea by Russia.

Donbass Conflict Must Not Become Permanent – Leonid Kuchma
12 September 2015

Donbass Conflict Must Not Become Permanent – Leonid Kuchma

The former president of Ukraine Leonid Kuchma (1994-2005) called upon the global community for swift action to prevent the crisis in eastern Ukraine from turning into a permanent conflict, today at the 12th Yalta European Strategy (YES) Annual Meeting in Kyiv.

Elton John urges business leaders “Use your power wissely” on LGBT human rights [VIDEO]
12 September 2015

Elton John urges business leaders “Use your power wissely” on LGBT human rights [VIDEO]

Sir Elton John today delivered a keynote speech at the 12th YES Annual Meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine about the role of business in promoting human rights. He told a packed audience of business leaders and politicians: “I want to talk about the important role the business community can play in creating a new paradigm of inclusion -- one that benefits individuals personally and society at large, and one that is also uniquely good for business”.

Ukraine Should Negotiate for Crimea, Country's East – Poll
12 September 2015

Ukraine Should Negotiate for Crimea, Country's East – Poll

Most Ukrainians and international delegates of the 12th Yalta European Strategy (YES) Annual Meeting agree that Ukraine should resolve the situation around Crimea, which was annexed by Russia, and the conflict-torn east of the country through negotiations, according to the results of an interactive survey conducted during the forum.

Franco Frattini
Franco Frattini
President of SIOI; Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office for the Transdniestrian Settlement Process; Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy (2008-2011), 15th YES Annual Meeting, 2018
«We extremely need political leadership if you want to see the European Union more proactive on a global scene.»