Statement of the YES Board members

Ukraine's freedom, independence and sovereignty is vital for the security of Europe. It is in the interest of the United States of America and the countries of Europe that brave Ukraine prevail against Russian aggression We want this war to end on a just basis. We call on European countries to rise to their ongoing responsibility and step up their support in every possible way. Let Ukraine and Ukraine's partners coolly keep in mind strategic goals, coordinate, overcome obstacles, and win together.

The exchange February 28 between the Ukrainian and US leadership was unfortunate but does not change the strategic interests of both sides in preventing the Kremlin from winning its war of aggression against Ukraine. It is critical for the two sides to move beyond the current obstacle and work to achieve a durable and just peace.

The members of the Board of Yalta European Strategy:

Aleksander Kwaśniewski, President of Poland (1995-2005), Chairman of the YES Board; Carl Bildt, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden (2006-2014), Prime Minister of Sweden (1991-1994);  Kersti Kaljulaid, President of Estonia (2016-2021); Sanna Marin, Prime Minister of Finland (2019–2023); Kajsa Ollongren, Minister of Defence of the Netherlands (2022–2024); Stephane Fouks, Vice President of Havas Group, Executive Co-Chairman of Havas Worldwide; Wolfgang Ischinger, Ambassador (ret.), President, MSC Foundation Council; Senior Fellow, Hertie School of Governance, (Berlin); and Victor Pinchuk, Founder of YES and Member of the YES Board, and Founder of the Victor Pinchuk Foundation and EastOne group.
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