Plats: Hamnplan, plats 207, Ukrainska Hubben

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Russia’s war against Ukraine has shown the critical role of municipalities in crisis response, civil protection, democratic resilience, and support for residents. European communities need stronger cooperation, preparedness, and partnerships between local governments and civil society.

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Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated the essential role of municipalities in crisis response, civil protection, humanitarian coordination, and democratic resilience. Ukrainian communities have become frontline actors in ensuring security, supporting residents, and maintaining essential services during wartime. This panel discussion will explore how municipalities can respond to global security challenges through international cooperation, civil-military partnerships, and collaboration with civil society and technology actors. Participants from Ukraine, Sweden, international organizations, and Microsoft will discuss practical experiences related to crisis preparedness, digital security, humanitarian coordination, and municipal partnerships. The discussion will also focus on strengthening cooperation between Ukrainian and Scandinavian municipalities and supporting democratic resilience in Europe.

Medverkande

Ginny Badanes, General Manager, Microsoft Tech for Society Program

Olle Vikmång, Kommunstyrelsens ordförande, Norrköpings kommun, S

Dr Liliya Honcharevych, Head, Moderator, CSDW - Carpathian Sea Democracy Week, Ukraine

Magnus Runsten, City Councillor of Stockholm, The Green Party

Volodymyr Shtanko, Mayor, Lypovodolynska Community, Ukraine

Ihor Matkivskyi, Head, Hnizdychiv Community, Ukraine

Volodymyr Bitsak, Deputy, Sumy District Council, Ukraine

Volodymyr Hordiienko, Head, Association of Communities of Lviv and Sumy Regions

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Evenemangstyp: Debatt/panelsamtal

Evenemangs-ID: 7096

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

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Kontaktperson: Khrystyna Hevchuk, Ordförande, RefugeeHope UA&SE, 073-779 06 68, khrystyna.hevchuk@refugeehope.eu

Sven Bergland, RefugeeHope UA&SE, 070-828 62 02, sven.bergland@refugeehope.eu

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Senast uppdaterad: Fredag 12 juni 2026