3rd Summit “European–Ukrainian Partnership in Information Security”
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The 3rd Summit “European–Ukrainian Partnership in Information Security” took place in Brussels
On 25 March 2026 a CNAUI delegation took part in a major international event devoted to strengthening cooperation between Ukraine and its European partners in information security, countering disinformation and protecting the information space.
The Summit discussed current challenges, joint response mechanisms and tools for strengthening the information resilience of Ukraine and Europe.
Organisers and partners
On the Ukrainian side, the co-organiser was the cross-party parliamentary group “Support for the Volunteer Movement” in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
(co-chair: Valerii Zub; initiator of the group: Liudmyla Onofriiese).
On the Belgian side, the event was organised by the international charity Rutenia
(head: Lada Ortynska; co-organiser: Ivanna Tlumatska).
Lead partner: the EESC (European Economic and Social Committee).
A CNAUI delegation was invited to the Summit, made up of:
– Lara Levchun, President of CNAUI
– Liudmyla Horbachyk, Head of CNAUI’s Department of Culture, artist and curator of international art projects
– Anna Bartlovska, representative of the Department of Education and of the association Uniti per l’Ucraina, partnership coordinator for the “100×100: Bridges of Education” project
Key messages from the speeches
Lara Levchun, President of CNAUI:
“Today we are witnessing a dangerous inflation of information, in which the truth is being washed out by a stream of manipulation and emotional attacks. Our task is to preserve unity, bring the community together and strengthen Ukrainian resilience through cultural and educational projects that speak louder than any disinformation.”
Anna Bartlovska, Uniti per l’Ucraina association:
She presented the Department of Education’s project “100×100: Bridges of Education” as a tool for countering propaganda and developing international partnerships.
The project supports:
– the exchange of experience among educators
– the socialisation of young Ukrainians in Italy
– help for children living through the war
– job opportunities for Ukrainian teachers abroad
– the integration of Ukrainian children and stronger ties of friendship between communities
Liudmyla Horbachyk, Head of CNAUI’s Department of Culture:
In her speech she highlighted the role of culture as a tool for countering Russian propaganda:
“We see what we do as systematic work with light — consistently countering disinformation, manipulation and propaganda through the power of culture.”
Information security today matters no less than border security.
In wartime the fight is waged not only on the battlefield but also in the information space.
Every day Ukraine withstands large-scale information attacks, which is precisely why the European–Ukrainian partnership is critically important for:
– joining forces
– sharing experience
– creating effective mechanisms to counter disinformation
– building a resilient information environment
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