What challenges and opportunities define Ukraine’s path through the next stage of war, recovery, and global change? This was the focus of the “Nova Krayina: Current Challenges” panel discussion organized by LB.ua in partnership with EFI Group.
The conversation brought together leading voices in politics, business, and analytics to discuss the key questions of security, strategy, and national resilience.
🟢 Olha Stefanishyna, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, drew attention to the dangerous trend of Russia’s gradual legitimization in international media and diplomacy.
🔵 Oleksandr Korniyenko, First Deputy Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada, emphasized that the attack on the Cabinet of Ministers once again underscored the threats to decision-making centers and the country’s institutional stability.
🟡 Illia Pavlenko, political expert, outlined two possible scenarios for Ukraine’s development: a continuation of the “hot” phase of the war or a strategic focus on security, reconstruction, and long-term growth.
🔵 Oleksiy Antypovych, Head of the “Rating” sociological group, presented fresh public opinion data, showing that Ukrainians support the search for compromises but reject the idea of “peace at any cost.”
🟢 Ihor Liski, founder of EFI Group, stressed that both business and society need a clear vision of victory — one that should be demanded from the government and international partners:
“We are still holding on… but it can’t last forever. If we see that the war might be endless — then show us what exactly we are fighting for.”
The discussion concluded with a shared understanding: the future of Ukraine is not only about challenges but also about shared responsibility — a responsibility to be carried together by the state, business, international allies, and citizens.