Address Recording

The world of hard power, and the future of the war on Ukraine

General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine’s ambassador to the UK, will speak at Chatham House from noon to 1pm GMT on Monday, to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The interview and Q&A will be public, and streamed online on the Chatham House website.

Event date and time: 23 February 2026 — 12:00 TO 13:00 GMT

Event location: Hybrid — Chatham House and Online

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— General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine’s ambassador to the UK, will speak at Chatham House to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.

General Valerii Zaluzhnyi will provide a keynote speech, and answer questions from the audience. The ambassador will give his take on the evolution of the war on the battlefield, and what this means for chances of ending the war.

He will outline a common strategy for European security, focusing on the role of the UK, and what Ukraine can contribute to strengthening both Ukraine’s and Europe’s defence and deterrence capabilities.

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