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Kyiv Security Forum 2026: Global Experts to Address War, Peace, and Security

Форум безпеки в Києві 2026: Міжнародні фахівці обговорять теми миру та стабільності у світі.

A Special Event from the Kyiv Security Forum

On February 6, 2026, the Kyiv Security Forum will host a special event where international experts and diplomats will tackle critical issues of war, peace, and global security. This high-level discussion will be broadcast live, allowing a global audience to engage with the vital conversation. The event underscores Ukraine's central role in contemporary security debates as it continues to defend its sovereignty.

The live stream will begin at 15:30. The distinguished list of participants includes:

  • General David Petraeus, a member of the Kyiv Security Forum's Security Council;
  • Gaël Veyssière, Ambassador of France to Ukraine;
  • Neil Crompton, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Ukraine;
  • Lars Olaf Søvndahl Petersen, Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Denmark in Ukraine;
  • Heiko Thoms, Ambassador of Germany to Ukraine;
  • Natalka Cmoc, Ambassador of Canada to Ukraine;
  • Arseniy Yatsenyuk, Chairman of the Kyiv Security Forum;
  • Danylo Lubkivsky, Director of the Kyiv Security Forum and the event's moderator;
  • Ruslan Mykula and Roman Pohorilyi, co-founders of the DeepStateUA organization.

The event will be streamed in Ukrainian on the Facebook pages of Open Ukraine and the Kyiv Security Forum, as well as on the Open Ukraine YouTube channel. An English-language broadcast will be available on the Kyiv Security Forum's YouTube channel. This gathering is set to be a significant platform for debating and exchanging perspectives on pressing international security matters.

The Critical Role of International Dialogue

This special forum highlights the increasing necessity for international security dialogue amid ongoing global challenges. By convening top-tier experts and diplomats, it creates a vital platform for sharing insights and developing strategies that could shape international policy and regional stability. The live broadcast ensures these crucial discussions reach a wide audience, helping to raise global awareness of contemporary security threats and the path toward a sustainable peace.