On July 8, a massive missile attack on Ukraine shook the world, once again reminding the international community of the importance of protecting Ukrainian sovereignty. Ukrainian civil society continues to actively advocate for partner support and for Ukraine’s accession to the EU and NATO. In this issue, we will discuss how Ukrainians envision their country’s future and explore the international advocacy efforts of our partners.
According to a survey by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), Ukrainians see their future closely connected with that of its allies. 64% of respondents consider both EU and NATO membership as equally important for the country’s future. Additionally, 69% of respondents emphasize the need for military support from partner countries to defend Ukraine’s sovereignty. Specifically, 39% view NATO membership as crucial for the country’s security, while 32% anticipate the deployment of troops from friendly countries to collectively counter Russian aggression.
Civil society news
USAID/ENGAGE partners advocate for Ukraine’s NATO accession
From July 8-11, teams from the International Center for Ukrainian Victory and the New Europe Center participated in the NATO Public Forum in United States. The event, co-hosted by NATO and the United States government, aimed to advocate for continued support for Ukraine and its aspirations to become a member of the North Atlantic Alliance.
Simultaneously, a series of public street rallies took place in Washington D.C. in support of Ukraine under the motto “Make the Alliance Stronger – Invite Ukraine.”
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Razumkov Center releases a statement regarding Ukraine’s accession to the EU
On July 1, the Razumkov Center released a statement titled “On Negotiations Regarding Ukraine’s Accession to the EU,” which was submitted to the Public Council under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. The statement underscores the strategic significance of initiating EU accession talks, highlighting its potential to catalyze pro-European reforms in Ukraine.
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The Center for Civil Liberties Highlights the Pressing Issue of Detained Ukrainians
On July 4, the Center for Civil Liberties (CCL) held an event titled “Enforced Disappearances as a Method of the Russian Federation’s War in Ukraine” during the 56th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. CCL proposed specific actions aimed at ensuring the rights of detained civilians and measures for their release from places of detention.
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Crimean Institute for Strategic Studies Draws Attention to the Protection of Cultural Heritage
From July 4-5, the USAID/ENGAGE partner, the Crimean Institute for Strategic Studies, hosted an international conference titled “Protecting Cultural Heritage and Countering Cultural Erasure in Armed Conflict: New Challenges and Experience of Ukraine.” The conference focused on innovative approaches to safeguarding culture and explored potential legal frameworks to support these efforts. Among the participants of the event – representatives from UNESCO, the Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine, and various Ukrainian ministries, along with international experts. The conference outcomes will be presented to the World Heritage Committee in Paris in December 2024.
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USAID/ENGAGE Partners Discuss Common Strategies and Plans for 2025
On July 9, we hosted a Collaborate, Learn, and Adapt (CLA) event with partners in Kyiv region. The event was focused on the results for the year and provided a platform for collaborative learning and follow-up actions in programming and operations for the next year.
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What we read?
Why is Ukraine’s NATO membership also in America’s interests?
The NATO summit, taking place in July 2024, is being viewed in Ukraine as an opportunity to bring the issue of the irreversibility of Ukraine’s membership in NATO to the forefront.
During the 75th NATO Summit in Washington, the New Europe Center prepared infographics with some explanations, why NATO membership also in America’s interests.
