YEAs in Poland: 4th Anniversary of the Full-Scale Invasion Commemoration and Defence Conference at the College of Europe

On 24 February, the EU–UA Dialogue Initiative and Young European Ambassadors (YEAs) at the College of Europe in Natolin organised a commemorative and policy-focused event marking the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The event, organised in cooperation with the Natolin Defence Society, combined personal testimonies from Ukrainian YEAs and students with a presentation on EU–Ukraine cooperation. Participants were presented with sourced figures and key developments regarding EU financial, humanitarian, and military support to Ukraine since 2022. The programme concluded with a discussion on humanitarian security and innovation in warfare, featuring YEA Alumni Alejandro Nieves (IMPACT Initiatives), moderated by a member of the Natolin Defence Society. A YEA booth with informational materials was also set up to engage participants and promote the network.

Results Achieved:

• Commemorated the victims of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine and provided a platform for Ukrainian voices.

• Presented verified information on EU support to Ukraine and EU–Ukraine cooperation.

• Promoted the YEA network and EU Neighbours East through direct engagement and visibility materials.

• Strengthened cooperation with academic and student partners and reinforced the YEA alumni network in Warsaw.

Target Audience:

Students and professors at the College of Europe in Natolin, as well as Warsaw-based YEAs.

Communication Reach:

Face-to-Face Communication Reach: 120+ participants

YEAs Involved:

8

Cooperation:

• College of Europe in Natolin

• Natolin Defence Society

• IMPACT Initiatives