On April 24, the international forum “Kyiv StratCom Forum 2025: Information Resilience of Ukraine in the Context of Global Changes” officially launched at the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in World War II.
This year, the forum is organized in partnership with the EU Delegation to Ukraine, NATO Representation to Ukraine, UNDP, and the Practitioners’ Network for European Development Cooperation (Estonia).
In his opening speech, Mykola Tochytskyi, Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine, stressed the importance of discussing how to amplify Ukraine’s voice globally, protect the country from information security threats, and unite citizens around a common vision for Ukraine’s future amid the war.
“Communication experts, IT professionals, national security specialists, journalists, thought leaders, psychologists, and cultural figures all bear significant responsibility”, stated the Minister. “The government depends on your expertise and civic engagement to implement effective information security strategies, protect cultural sovereignty, and foster constructive dialogue with a society deeply impacted by war”.
Mykola Tochytskyi also emphasized the need to counter russian information attacks targeting Ukraine’s key institutions and democratic processes globally.
“russia will never stop trying to undermine Ukraine and deny our right to exist as a sovereign nation. Defending and asserting this right is the core mission of Ukraine’s strategic communications system”, declared the Minister.
He also noted that post-World War II changes in international law and security have created a fertile ground for extremist ideologies, polarization, disinformation, and subversion.
“Ukraine was the first to face this turbulence, gaining valuable experience in resistance. We have remained resilient and shown the world our commitment to defending our sovereignty”, said Mykola Tochytskyi.
He added that these challenges have brought Ukraine closer to its European partners in the fight against, and prevention of, information attacks and subversion. “I am confident that during this two-day forum, we will explore numerous successful case studies and creative strategies that will lay the groundwork for international best practices”, he said, calling for stronger cooperation and dialogue both within Ukraine and with external partners.
“As both a professional and political community, we cannot afford to lose this ideological battle. We must never fail our future generations”, concluded the Minister.
Now in its fourth edition, the Kyiv StratCom Forum has united diplomats, government representatives, experts, journalists, and civil society leaders.
The forum’s agenda includes discussions on Ukraine’s wartime strategy, enhancing partner cooperation, coordinating multi-layered defense in information warfare, and addressing communication challenges in frontline and occupied territories. The main focus is on using strategic communications to strengthen the internal resilience of the Ukrainian people.
“We are fighting fear, clearing up confusion around information, and defending facts, transparency, freedom, and democracy. Thank you for being here. I hope this forum sparks new ideas. Together, we will strengthen our partnership and prepare for the challenges ahead. Let’s move forward united, remembering that together, we are Europe”, said Rémi Duflot, European Union Chargé d’affaires a.i., Deputy Head of EU Delegation to Ukraine.
In addition to panel discussions, participants will take part in practical workshops, focused meetings, and interactive activities aimed at improving their strategic communications skills.
As a reminder, the Kyiv StratCom Forum is Ukraine’s largest international forum focused on information security, countering foreign interference, and advancing strategic communications.
The event is organized by the Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security, in partnership with the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine, and supported by international partners.
