The Managing Partner and CEO of UDP Renewables, Sergiy Yevtushenko, moderated a panel discussion dedicated to Ukraine's energy resilience and its role in shaping the future security architecture of Europe within the framework of the Architecture of Security forum.

The discussion brought together Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources Geoffrey Pyatt, NEURC Chair Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, DTEK CEO Maksym Timchenko, and DiXi Group President Olena Pavlenko.

Participants discussed the transformation of Ukraine's energy sector under conditions of full-scale war and its significance for Europe's long-term security. One of the key topics was the unique expertise Ukraine has gained as a result of continuous attacks on its energy infrastructure.

Today, Ukraine's energy system operates under conditions that seemed impossible just a few years ago: grid operators maintain system stability during missile and drone attacks, while damaged infrastructure is restored in record time. This experience is becoming an important source of knowledge for European partners, who are increasingly focused on the resilience of critical infrastructure and the decentralization of generation.

Special attention was given to the role of the private sector in restoring the energy system. During the discussion, it was noted that private companies often demonstrate greater speed in adapting and implementing solutions, sending an important signal for the future development of the country's energy architecture.

Another key topic was Ukraine's position within the European energy system. While international cooperation previously focused primarily on supporting Ukraine, the country is now increasingly offering its own solutions and expertise. This includes gas production development, nuclear energy competencies, critical minerals potential, as well as coordination and crisis management tools.

Participants also emphasized that post-war recovery should not mean a return to the pre-war energy model. Instead, Ukraine has the opportunity to build a more resilient, decentralized, and technologically advanced energy system integrated into the European market.

The Architecture of Security forum served as a platform for discussing practical solutions that will shape the future of energy security in Ukraine and Europe in the coming decades, as well as Ukraine's role as a key partner in forming a new regional energy architecture.