On May 15-16, the Hennadii Udovenko Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine hosted the first international scientific and practical conference on cyber diplomacy.

The event was supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine in partnership with the U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF Global) and the U.S. Department of State.

The conference was attended by representatives from Ukrainian academic and political circles, experts in cyber diplomacy, as well as members of the diplomatic corps accredited in Ukraine and the public.

"Modern Ukraine has already established itself as an innovator in the world. Considering the cybersecurity challenges facing humanity today and our painful lessons from the war with Russia, Ukraine has the opportunity to take a leading role in the global cyberspace. Undoubtedly, this makes our country an integral part of European and Euro-Atlantic security systems. This is yet another added value of Ukraine's membership in the EU and NATO, which our partners are already recognizing," emphasized Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in his address to the participants.

Speakers identified cyber diplomacy as an important tool for maintaining stability in cyberspace, discussed the need to protect it, and examined the role of artificial intelligence in cyber diplomacy and its impact on strategic decision-making in international relations.

Special attention was given to discussions on countering Russian disinformation and information warfare.

Additionally, experts highlighted the importance of developing a cyber diplomacy strategy that considers the transparency and interconnectivity of the digital environment, as well as the significance of cooperation between countries and private sector representatives, and the exchange of experiences to enhance cybersecurity and build trust in the digital space.

The conference is an important step in the development of cyber diplomacy, which will contribute to the formation of new approaches to international relations in the digital age.