On January 14, 2025, Kyiv will host an important conference, "Peace for Ukraine: A Slovak Perspective," which will bring together public figures, journalists, and activists from Ukraine and Slovakia. This event is a symbolic and effective response to the diplomatic initiatives of Slovak government officials aimed at rapprochement with Russia and demonstrates that Slovak civil society is firmly on the side of Ukraine.

Objective: The official launch of the Ammunition for Ukraine II initiative, which aims to show that if the Slovak government is unable to support Ukraine, concerned citizens will do so. Participants will also discuss joint steps to combat Putin's propaganda in Slovakia and Ukraine.
During the first round of the Ammunition for Ukraine initiative, more than EUR 4.4 million was raised.

Organizers:

NGO "Mier Ukraine" - Slovak Republic.
NGO "Institute for European Security Studies" - Ukraine.

Special guests:

Head of the Mier Ukraine NGO Marian Kulich;
Director of the Institute for European Security Studies Hlib Fishchenko;
Slovak opposition politicians who support European values and Ukraine;
Member of Parliament Maria Mezentseva-Fedorenko;
Member of Parliament Anatoliy Kostyukh;
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Oleksandr Mishchenko.

The conference is targeted at Ukrainians to show that Slovak citizens continue to support Ukraine in its struggle for independence and freedom despite the openly pro-Russian policy of the Slovak authorities.

Date and time: January 14, 2025; 11:00 a.m.

Location: 1 Mykhailivska Square, Kyiv.

Format: Presentations by participants and Q&A section.

The conference will be the beginning of long-term cooperation between civil society in Ukraine and Slovakia in the fight against Putin's propaganda. This is an important step towards strengthening international solidarity in times of war and diplomatic challenges. We invite you to join this historic event and become part of the common struggle for peace, freedom and justice!