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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

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

Webbplats: https://www.ukrainskahubben.se/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukrainskahubben/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ukrainska-hubben/

Senast uppdaterad: Torsdag 18 juni 2026

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Russia’s war against Ukraine continues to affect millions of civilians. Kherson has become a symbol of resilience under occupation, attacks and humanitarian crises. How can democratic societies support communities facing war while strengthening international solidarity and local resilience?

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Join us for a screening of Kherson: Human Safari (72 min), a documentary by American war correspondent and filmmaker Zarina Zabrisky, followed by a discussion with policymakers, municipal leaders and civil society representatives. The film documents Kherson’s experience from Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022 through occupation, resistance, liberation, the flooding caused by the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam, and life under continued attacks. It highlights the resilience, courage and determination of ordinary people who continue to live, work and rebuild despite constant danger. The discussion will explore civilian resilience, international solidarity, city partnerships, local democracy during wartime, the role of journalism and documentary filmmaking, and how democratic societies can support Ukraine’s recovery and future resilience. 16:45 Welcome Remarks 16:50 Film Screening 18:05 Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A

Medverkande

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

Zarina Zabrisky, Journalist, author and film maker

Olle Vikmång, Kommunstyrelsens ordförande, Norrköpings kommun, S

Ginny Badanes, General Manager, Microsoft Tech for Society Program

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Debatt/panelsamtal

Evenemangs-ID: 7044

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

Webbplats: https://www.ukrainskahubben.se/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukrainskahubben

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ukrainska-hubben/

Senast uppdaterad: Måndag 15 juni 2026

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Europe’s security is no longer just about weapons, but the speed of tactical adaptation. Modern war is won by whole-of-society systems, not isolated armies. True deterrence requires bridging Nordic industrial power with Ukraine’s real-time battlefield innovation.

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Defense Cooperation with Nordics: Civil–Military Partnership & Security Architecture. From Sweden’s Gripen platforms to Ukraine’s FPV drone swarms, the future of defense lies in rapid technological synergy and civil-military integration. How defence cooperation, civil–military partnership, and frontline experience can strengthen Europe’s security architecture. We highlight opportunities for integrating Nordic Total Defence with Ukraine’s battle‑tested innovation, advancing joint production, and enhancing resilience across the region. Ukraine’s growing role as a provider of strategic security expertise underscores Carpathian Sea Democracy Week's contribution to Nordic–Ukrainian cooperation. How to transform Total Defense, moving from slow peacetime bureaucracy to live combat co-production. How to scale it. The panel explores how these two systems — Nordic preparedness and Ukraine’s wartime innovation — can reinforce each other to shape a stronger, more resilient European security order.

Medverkande

Ann-Sofie Alm, riksdagsledamot,, Utrikesutskottet, Försvarsberedningen, Moderaterna, M

Dr Liliya Honcharevych, Chair of Nordic Europe Hub Ukraine, Frm Acting Amb of Ukraine to Norway, Chair of Carpathian Sea Democracy Week (Ukrainian Almedalen)

Volodymyr Bitsak, Deputy, Sumy District Council, Defense, Ukrainee

Volodymyr Gordiienko, Head, Association of Innovation platform

Filip Reinhag, Hälso- och sjukvårdsnämndens ordförande. Regionfullmäktige ledamot. Regionstyrelsen ledamot, Region Gotland, S

Niels Engelschiøn , Ambassador of Norway to Sweden , Frm Ambassador to France, director general for EU (MFA Norway)

Serhii Dibrov, Major, Armed Forces of Ukraine

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Evenemangstyp: Debatt/panelsamtal

Evenemangs-ID: 7023

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

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Kontaktperson: Dr Liliia Honcharevych, Chair, Carpathian Sea Democracy Week, +46708108555, carpathianweek2026@gmail.com

, 00380687708922

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BGUSmYjbA/?mibextid=wwXIfr

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/carpathian-sea-democracy-week/

Senast uppdaterad: Tisdag 23 juni 2026

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Close effective cooperation between national and local authorities, international actors, civil society, cultural and educational institutions are essential to bring Ukraine's victory closer.

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Join us in exploring how we can transform dialogue into impactful actions, forging alliances to consolidate efforts to bring Ukraine's victory closer. Carpathian Sea Democracy Week — Ukraine’s Almedalen — an international platform born in wartime in Kyiv and Truskavets but rooted in the same democratic values that define Almedalen and Gotland today: openness, accountability, transperancy. CSDW has become a bridge between Ukraine, EU, NATO members — connecting parliamentarians, ambassadors, mayors, leaders of civil society, and international partners with the belief that dialogue must lead to consolidated actions and that Ukraine’s victory is precondition for Europe’s security. Today, on Gotland — a symbol of Nordic security — we gather to transform solidarity into strategy, and strategy into concrete commitments that bring Ukraine’s victory closer. We identify concrete steps that parliaments, governments, regions, civil society can take together to have the highest impact potential.

Medverkande

Ambassador Ludger Siemes, Ambassador of Germany to Sweden, Embassy of Germany

Linas Linkevičius, Ambassador, Embassy of Lithuania to Sweden

Dr Liliya Honcharevych, Chair of Nordic Europe Hub Ukraine, CSDW - Carpathian Sea Democracy Week (Ukrainian Almedalen)

Alexandra Anstrell, Riksdagsledamot, Försvarsutskottet, M

Mia Stuhre, Verksamhetsledare, Almedalsveckan

Ryan Knox, Managing director , Salar International

Niels Engelschiøn , Ambassador of Norway to Sweden , Frm Ambassador to France, director general for EU (MFA Norway)

Håkan Svenneling, Riksdagsledamot, Utrikesutskottet, Vänsterpartiet, V

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Debatt/panelsamtal

Evenemangs-ID: 8191

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

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Kontaktperson: Dr Liliia Honcharevych, Chair, Carpathian Sea Democracy Week, 00380687708922, carpathianweek2026@gmail.com

, +46708108555

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557071418003

Senast uppdaterad: Tisdag 23 juni 2026

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Combining Ukrainian experience of community governance under wartime conditions with the Swedish model of sustainable municipal development. Building long-term partnerships between municipalities of Ukraine and Sweden. Community resilience as a foundation for Europe’s future security.

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Ukrainian municipalities have developed unique crisis management algorithms amidst constant Russian attacks. Despite daily threats, they ensure uninterrupted utilities, healthcare, education, and social services, while rapidly recovering from destruction. Meanwhile, Swedish municipalities possess profound expertise in strategic planning and sustainable development. Combining these approaches creates a novel resilience model: practical crisis response paired with a long-term development vision. Key focus areas: Building stronger municipalities through Ukraine-Sweden cooperation. Crisis algorithms enabling Ukrainian towns to function under attack. Ensuring continuity of utilities, healthcare, and social services. Rapid post-strike recovery and crisis management. What Swedish towns can learn from Ukraine's resilience. How Sweden's sustainable development experience will aid Ukraine's recovery. Local governance - global impact. Swedish Mayors, join us! It will be insightful

Medverkande

Johan Lilja , Generalsekreterare , ICLD - Swedish International Centre for Local Democracy

Ginny Badanes, General Manager, Microsoft Tech for Society Program

Olle Vikmång, Mayor , Mayor of Norrköping Municipality

Dr. Liliia Honcharevych, Chair , Carpathian Sea Democracy Week, Acting Ambassador of Ukraine to Norway (2022-2023)

Magnus Liljeström, Senior rådgivare, Salar International

Volodymyr Shtanko, Mayor , Lypovodolynska Community

Ihor Matkivskyi, Mayor , Head of Hnizdychiv Community

Volodymyr Bitsak, Deputy of Sumy District Council

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

Vicki Skure-Eriksson, kommunalråd och ordförande i nämnden för idrott, fritid och förebyggande, Västerås stad, C

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Evenemangstyp: Debatt/panelsamtal

Evenemangs-ID: 7003

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

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Kontaktperson: Liliia Honcharevych, Carpathian Sea Democracy Week, 380687708922, Honcharevych@yahoo.com

Senast uppdaterad: Måndag 22 juni 2026

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On Gotland, itself a symbol of Nordic security, we ask: can democracy survive when facts are twisted, alliances fracture, and authoritarian regimes exploit the cracks? How do we win a lasting, just peace? What happens when diplomacy is too late, trust is broken, and decisions become irreversible?

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This panel confronts the political, moral and strategic failures that allowed Russia’s aggression to erupt into a full‑scale war and brutal assualt on democratic values. What is truly required to secure a just and lasting peace in a world where truth is weaponized, alliances falter, and authoritarian regimes exploit every fracture. Russia’s invasion has exposed deep vulnerabilities across the democratic world — yet it has also revealed extraordinary resilience, from Ukraine’s defenders to its civic leaders. Voices from politics, diplomacy, mayors and the Almedalen community examine how democracies can withstand this pressure, and turn solidarity into strategy — and strategy into a just peace. Carpathian Sea Democracy Week — Ukraine’s counterpart to Almedalsveckan — has become a vital instrument of democratic resilience, uniting communities, institutions, and international partners. It strengthens transnational solidarity and rebuilds trust as democracies face mounting threats.

Medverkande

Kerstin Lundgren, Riksdagens vice talman, utrikespolitisk talesperson, Centerpartiet, C

Dr. Liliia Honcharevych, Chair , Chair of Carpathian Sea Democracy Week, Acting Ambassador of Ukraine to Norway (2022-2023)

Mia Stuhre, Verksamhetsledare , Almedalsveckan

Hanna Westerén, riksdagsledamot, Försvarsutskottet, S

Kristian Angell, SAAB

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Evenemangstyp: Debatt/panelsamtal

Evenemangs-ID: 7018

Språk: Engelska

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Kontaktperson: Dr Liliia Honcharevych, Chair, Carpathian Sea Democracy Week, Nordic Europe Hub Ukraine, +380687708922, carpathianweek2026@gmail.com

, 0046708108555

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557071418003

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/103112325/admin/dashboard/

Senast uppdaterad: Tisdag 23 juni 2026

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Traditional aid is often too slow and bureaucratic to meet urgent local needs. Ukraine is a laboratory for democratic, technological, and rehabilitation-driven innovation that connects local needs directly with international donors, businesses, doctors, authorities and partners.

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Ukraine’s reconstruction is Europe’s largest democracy project, yet traditional aid is often too slow to reach grassroots communities. This panel explores how Ukraine is transforming wartime challenges into innovative solutions, from municipal partnerships and digital tools to trauma rehabilitation and international medical cooperation. * Why traditional aid mechanisms often fail local communities. * Turning reconstruction into a participatory democratic process through technology and direct partnerships. * Funding central governments versus empowering communities directly. * Lessons from Ukraine’s experience in rehabilitation, resilience, and recovery. From War Trauma to Global Innovation: How Ukraine is Shaping the Future of Rehabilitation. This session connects war resilience, healthcare innovation, technology, and transparency, demonstrating that rebuilding is not merely charity but a citizen-driven process that can generate solutions for Ukraine, Europe, and beyond.

Medverkande

Stanislav Tymchenko, Way to health

Oleksii Dubovyk, Way to health

Volodymyr Gordiienko, Head, Association of Innovation platform

Håkan Svenneling, Riksdagsledamot, Utrikesutskottet, Vänsterpartiet, V

Evenemangsinformation

Evenemangstyp: Debatt/panelsamtal

Evenemangs-ID: 8239

Språk: Engelska

Förtäring: Nej

Arrangörsuppgifter

Kontaktperson: Liliia Honcharevych, Chair, Carpathian Sea Democracy Week, 00380687708922, carpathianweek2026@gmail.com

Senast uppdaterad: Tisdag 23 juni 2026