Black Sea Security Forum

@WilliamBTaylor8 stated that he'd support the deployment of U.S. troops in Ukraine. "Nobody asked Russia if somebody may or may not be present here (in Ukraine). Nobody asked Russia if they liked Finland in NATO or not" - he stated.

Tomorrow at 13:00 the Italian delegation to the BSSF special meeting will raise two big flags of Ukraine and the EU - told us @GianniVernetti ! The flags will symbolize the support of Ukraine and friendship between the Ukrainian people and Europe. 🇮🇹❤️🇺🇦❤️🇪🇺

We must commend @realDonaldTrump for his foreign policy - former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine @WilliamBTaylor8. He managed to make India stop buying Russian oil and gave warning to Russia that China may also choose American trade over Russian oil.

Now we're discussing recently signed trade agreement between India and the EU. The agreement provides that military partnership allows Indian military companies to actively participate in production of new weapons and facilitation of the military power of Ukraine - told us @GianniVernetti.

No special meeting without special guests! Today we have the honour to have the Vice-President of the European Parliament, @pinapic, joined our Forum! Many thanks to @pinapic for her dedication and support to Ukraine!

Today @pinapic, the Vice-President of the European Parliament, has joined the special meeting of the @odesaforum ! Many thanks to @pinapic for her strong stance and dedication to supporting Ukraine!

The First panel discussion "Innovation Wins Battles — Systems Win Wars" is in full swing and now @kvolker and Roman Pohorilyi from @Deepstate_UA are discussing the lessons learnt during the war! "FPV drones changed the way war is waged. We can't imagine battlefield without them", - Roman Pohorilyi.

I gave the opening speech at the special meeting of @odesaforum! We are here, in the capital of the Black Sea, full of the spirit of resilience. Today we discuss four lessons of the four years of war. Our main aim - to make this year the last year of war.

The Mayor of Odesa a.i., Ihor Koval, also joined the opening ceremony of the special meeting. In his speech he emphasized on the need of unity in the Ukrainian society, while critizing the forces trying to tear apart Transeuropean and Transatlantic unity.

The Head of Odesa military administration Serhii Lysak appeared during the Opening ceremony! He commented on the situations in Odesa with regard to the constant shellings the city suffers from. "Only in 2025 there were 75 attacks. The enemy main target was civilian infrustructure, but it's not the greatest problem, we can rebuild everything, but we can't recover the lives taken by them".

Today Odesa holds the special meeting of the Black Sea Security Forum dedicated to the anniversary of the Russian invasion to Ukraine. Four Years of a Full-Scale War: What Worked, What Failed, What Comes Next. Get prepared to finding the answers!

For the second year in a row, the Black Sea Security Forum was convened in Odesa - the strategic heart of Ukraine and a key city on the Black Sea shore. The Black Sea is not only vital for regional trade and security but also a frontline in the global struggle for stability and peace. This year, the Forum gathered more than 600 guests from over 40 countries, including policymakers, security experts, and opinion leaders, reaffirming the importance of international dialogue on Black Sea security. We extend our special thanks to our friends and partners: @LordAshcroft - lead sponsor of the Forum, @HepaticaInfo Foundation, @KASonline, Trypillian and all our supporting partners for their invaluable support in making this event possible. Stay tuned for BSSF 2026! #BlackSeaSecurityForum #BlackSeaSecurityForum2025

It's not every day your panel ends up on Russian state TV. Featuring 🇦🇺 former PM Tony Abbott, 🇺🇦 ex-ambassador Vadym Prystaiko, 🇬🇧 ex-MP Robert Seely & Col Richard Kemp. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/5tqnPa… Thanks to @HonTonyAbbott, @VPrystaiko, @IoWBobSeely, @COLRICHARDKEMP.

My thoughts coming out of my participation in the Black Sea Security Forum @odesaforum in Odesa Ukraine…

Odesa Black Sea Security Forum Highlights: The EU’s Angle▶kyivpost.com/videos/53978

Odesa Black Sea Security Forum Highlights: The Russian Angle▶kyivpost.com/videos/54078

British MP, Chief of the Parliamentary Ukraine Support Group: Why Ukraine▶kyivpost.com/videos/54158