Spokesperson of the MFA of Ukraine Heorhii Tykhyi Delivered an Open Lecture for Master's Students at the Educational and Scientific Institute of International Relations

On October 16, 2026, with the support of the Department of International Organizations and Diplomatic Service at the IIR of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, an open lecture by Heorhii TYKHYI, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, on the topic "Information Policy of Ukraine in Times of War" was held as part of the elective course "Communicative Technologies in Diplomatic Practice" (lecturers — Assoc. Prof. Marta KONOVALOVA, Prof. Serhiy DANYLENKO).

The lecturer spoke about the structure of the MFA's external communications, the Ministry's role in coordinating official state speakers, the principles of the new MFA Communication Strategy for 2026–2030, as well as the practice of crisis communications and asymmetric responses. Special attention was paid to identifying target audiences, preparing for tough questions, and aligning positions between government agencies.

The lecture was held in the format of an open dialogue. Students asked numerous questions about measuring communication effectiveness, the boundaries of strategic communications in a democratic state, and the specifics of working with distinct audiences, receiving detailed practical answers.

The Institute expresses its gratitude to Heorhii TYKHYI for supporting the educational process and his readiness to share invaluable experience with future diplomats.