The Marshall Fund: Ukraine is the integral part of the transatlantic family

The Marshall Fund considers Ukraine the integral part of the transatlantic family, said Bruno Lete, the GMF Senior Officer for Foreign and Security Policy during the 8th Kyiv Security Forum organized by Arseniy Yatsenyuk Open Ukraine Foundation. 

“During times of uncertainty the Marshall Fund shall continue working on the strengthening of the transatlantic relations and welcome the idea of strong Euro-Atlantic community. We see Ukraine as an integral part of the transatlantic family,” – Bruno Lete stressed.
He underlined the importance of maintaining of strong relationships between Ukraine and the USA, the EU and NATO. “We are sure these relations are vital for the welfare, prosperity and freedom of our countries”. 

The representative of the Marshall Fund stated that Europe hasn’t experienced the land seizure practice since World War II. He also added the Donbas conflict threatens not only Ukraine’s sovereignty, but also “weakens the eastern frontline and creates danger for NATO and the EU members”.

“That is why not only Ukraine, but all of us, from the both sides of the Atlantic, have to respond to this challenge,” – Bruno emphasized.

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The annual international event ‘Kyiv Security Forum’, established by the Arseniy Yatsenyuk Open Ukraine Foundation in 2007 is aplatform to discuss the most pressing issues concerning the security in Europe and the Black Sea region. The Forum is aimed at promoting security cooperation between the European Union and the Black Sea Region, raising awareness of the development of security among key players and strengthening the role of independent and non-governmental actors in solving security problems in Europe.