Third study visit of Polish opinion leaders to Kyiv
From April 13 to 18, 2025, another study visit of Polish opinion leaders to Ukraine took place, organized by the Mieroszewski Centre in cooperation with the Ukrainian Institute.
This was the third event in the series aimed at strengthening Polish-Ukrainian dialogue, deepening understanding of the situation of our eastern neighbors, and building informational resilience against Russian disinformation.
The visit’s program included meetings with representatives of key state and expert institutions: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, the Ministry of Culture, the Office of the President of Ukraine in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, the analytical center “Ukrainian Prism,” and the Ukrainian Institute of National Remembrance. The delegation also visited the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Kyiv.
A particularly moving moment of the visit was the journey to Borodianka, a town devastated by Russian forces, and a meeting with its mayor. Participants also had the opportunity to hear personal stories from Ukrainian war veterans and volunteers at the Veteran Hub.
A key part of the program was a public discussion entitled "Russian Disinformation, Cultural Diplomacy, and Hybrid Threats in European Countries", featuring experts and journalists.
The visit concluded with a meeting with representatives of Kyiv’s cultural community at the Khanenko Museum. Participants learned how Ukrainian cultural institutions operate under wartime conditions and how they strive to preserve national identity despite Russian attacks.
As in previous visits, participants emphasized the value of direct contact with Ukrainian partners and witnesses of the war. Mutual dialogue, exchange of views, and shared experiences are the foundation for building authentic, lasting Polish-Ukrainian relations and for accurately conveying the realities of war in everyday Ukrainian life.