Lecture by Maksym Kravchuk, Deputy Director of the Department of Economic Diplomacy and Recovery of the MFA of Ukraine

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As part of a series of educational and practical events involving leading diplomats from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, on October 23, 2026, a guest lecture was held with the Deputy Director — Head of the Division of International Intergovernmental Economic and Financial Organizations of the Department of Economic Diplomacy and Recovery of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Mr. Maksym KRAVCHUK, supported by the Department of International Organizations and Diplomatic Service.

The event was organized for fourth-year undergraduate students of the "International Relations" study program within the courses "Security Issues in Multilateral International Relations" (taught by Professor Natalia YAKOVENKO) and "International Communications and PR" (taught by Associate Professor Olena SHEVCHENKO).

Topic of the meeting: “Modern Challenges and Non-Traditional Security Threats in Europe and Mechanisms for Overcoming Them (Transformation of Approaches to Countering Hybrid Threats Since 2022).”

During the lecture, Maksym KRAVCHUK provided an in-depth analysis of key changes in the global and regional security architecture, highlighting the complex nature of modern non-traditional and hybrid threats.

Key Highlights of the Event:

  • Transformation of Security Approaches: The speaker analyzed the paradigm shift in countering hybrid threats since the full-scale invasion in 2022, emphasizing the interconnection between economic resilience, energy security, and critical infrastructure.

  • Role of International Organizations and Diplomacy: Special attention was paid to the mechanisms of Ukraine's interaction with international intergovernmental economic and financial institutions to overcome the consequences of aggression, ensure recovery, and strengthen state resilience.

  • Strategic Communications and Countering Disinformation: In the context of PR and international communications, the tools for countering information operations and the role of economic diplomacy in mobilizing international support were thoroughly examined.

The interactive format allowed students to engage in a discussion, asking questions regarding the adaptation of international institutions to new security challenges, practical aspects of economic diplomacy, and securing international support for Ukraine's recovery.

We express our sincere gratitude to Mr. Maksym KRAVCHUK for an exceptionally insightful, relevant, and practical lecture, illuminating strategic aspects of non-traditional security, and making a significant contribution to the training of future international relations specialists!