The Russian invasion of Ukraine has ignited one of the bloodiest conflicts in Europe since the Second World War. This conflict has transcended the region to become a manifestation of the geopolitical rivalry between major world powers, reflected in Ukraine’s efforts to be integrated into Western political or military alignments, such as the European Union or NATO.

Moreover, the conflict has had far-reaching consequences for Europe. It has pushed many nations on the continent to reduce their dependency on Russian energy supplies and reassess their strategic alliances. This war has also brought to the forefront of debate questions about the global order and multilateral relations. Slovakia, a NATO member state, was among the first European nations to denounce the war and welcome Ukrainian refugees. It has also been one of the largest contributors of humanitarian aid to Ukraine in terms of per capita GDP, and has been active diplomatically in supporting the Ukrainian people.

Join us virtually on Wednesday, June 14 from 4:00 p.m-5:00 p.m. EEST for a fireside chat with the Slovak Republic’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Miroslav Wlachovský to discuss international relations after the Ukraine war. The discussion will be moderated by the director of the Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center, Maha Yahya. It will be held in English and livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook.

For more information, please contact Najwa Yassine at najwa.yassine@carnegie-mec.org.