We are pleased to invite you to participate in an evening public panel discussion, where panelists will explore the resilience of Ukraine’s democracy, institutions, and society amid Russia’s ongoing aggression.

Opening Remarks:
• Oleksandr Iakymenko, Program Coordinator for Ukraine and Moldova, Democracy Reporting International
• Oleksii Makeiev, Ambassador of Ukraine to Germany

Panelists:
• Robin Wagener, German MP, Head of the German-Ukrainian Friendship Group
• Gwendolyn Sasse, Director, Center for East European and International Studies (tbc)
• Yaroslav Yurchyshyn, Ukrainian MP, Head of the Committee on Freedom of Speech
• Anastasia Stanko, Chief Editor, Slidstvo
• Olga Lymar, Executive Director of the Reanimation Package of Reforms Coalition

Moderator:
Rebecca Harms, President of the European Center for Press and Media Freedom

Event Details:
• Registration opens at 17:30, and the discussion begins at 18:00, followed by a networking reception.
• Registration Link: Please register your interest by November 22 via this link: https://forms.office.com/e/vvTGkstL1m

Before the evening panel, a closed session for policy experts and analysts will include an introductory briefing and two in-depth workshops. For program details and to express interest in attending these workshops, please visit this link by November 22: https://forms.office.com/e/Ut5rqzv5NW.

This event is part of the Ukraine-DARE project, implemented by Democracy Reporting International (DRI) with support from the German Federal Foreign Office.