Veterans Impact Forum: U.S.–Ukraine Strategic Dialogue

4th of February 2026

Museum of the Bible

OFFLINE

Veterans Impact Forum: U.S.–Ukraine Strategic Dialogue is an international platform for open and substantive dialogue between Ukrainian and American leaders, practitioners, and organizations working in the context of modern warfare and its long-term human consequences.

The Forum brings together representatives of government institutions, military structures, civil society, and veteran initiatives from Ukraine and the United States to exchange experience and practical solutions in the areas of protection of prisoners of war, compliance with international humanitarian law, veteran reintegration, and comprehensive support for military families. Particular attention is given to human-centered approaches, cross-sector cooperation, and responses to the real needs of communities directly affected by war.

By combining Ukrainian and American experience, the Veterans Impact Forum creates space for strategic reflection on modern warfare and its lasting impact on individuals and societies. The Forum aims to shape a shared vision of solutions in the areas of military service, protection of the rights of prisoners of war, support for veterans and their families, and the development of international cooperation based on trust, solidarity, and practical engagement.

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FORUM OBJECTIVES:

Strengthening cross-sectoral cooperation between government institutions, civil society organizations, and international partners to address the complex human consequences of war.

Exchange of experience in modern warfare, leadership, and decision-making under conditions of uncertainty, drawing on Ukrainian and U.S. military, institutional, and civil expertise.

Facilitating strategic dialogue between Ukrainian and American stakeholders on veteran policy, family support systems, and post-war reintegration models.

Sharing effective approaches to the protection of prisoners of war and the implementation of international humanitarian law in the context of contemporary armed conflict.

Laying the groundwork for long-term partnerships and continued U.S.–Ukraine cooperation in the fields of veteran policy, family support, and social recovery.

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