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Congratulations to Yaroslava Fedorova
By decision of the Institute’s Council dated 19 December 2025, the Geneva Center for Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution (GCDCR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Yaroslava Fedorova as an Expert Member of the Geneva Center for Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution. Ms. Fedorova brings strong legal expertise and a deep commitment to diplomacy, conflict…
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GCDCR President Receives Appreciation from Congressman Robert Pittenger at the U.S. Senate
On 9 December 2025, President of the Geneva Center for Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution (GCDCR), Mykola Volkivskyi, received an official Appreciation Award from Congressman Robert Pittenger during the Washington Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum. The award was presented at the Kennedy Caucus Room, United States Senate, in recognition of Mr. Volkivskyi’s contribution to the development of U.S.–Ukrainian…
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GCDCR Participates in FII PRIORITY Europe Summit in Tirana
From May 16 to 17, 2025, Mr. Mykola Volkivskyi represented the Geneva Center for Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution (GCDCR) at the FII PRIORITY Europe Summit, held at the National Theatre of Opera and Ballet in Tirana, Albania. The summit gathered more than 500 global leaders, including heads of state, CEOs, investors, and visionaries, to discuss…
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GCDCR Representative Meets President of Nigeria Bola Ahmed Tinubu During Inauguration of Pope Leo XIV
During the inauguration ceremony of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, Mr. Mykola Volkivskyi, representing the Geneva Center for Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution (GCDCR), had the honor of briefly meeting the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a short but meaningful exchange, Mr. Volkivskyi introduced the mission…
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President Mykola Volkivskyi Analyzes Outcomes of Ukrainian-Russian Talks in Istanbul Live on TRT World
On May 16, 2025, GCDCR President Mykola Volkivskyi appeared live on TRT World to discuss the outcomes of the Istanbul meeting between Ukrainian and Russian delegations. In his analysis, President Volkivskyi highlighted the significance of the prisoner exchange agreement reached during the talks, where both sides consented to swap 1,000 prisoners of war each—the largest…
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President Mykola Volkivskyi Attends Funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican
On April 26, 2025, President of the Geneva Center for Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution (GCDCR), Mykola Volkivskyi, was honored to attend the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis at the Vatican. The passing of Pope Francis marks the end of a profound chapter in global moral leadership. Revered for his humility, courage, and unwavering advocacy…
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President of GCDCR Mykola Volkivskyi Attends Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2025
The Geneva Center for Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution is proud to announce that its President, Mykola Volkivskyi, is currently participating in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2025, taking place in Antalya, Türkiye. This year’s Forum brings together heads of state, foreign ministers, policymakers, and experts from around the world to address pressing global challenges. Key topics…
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President GCDCR Mykola Volkivskyi Meets with President Bill Clinton in Berlin
On March 18, 2025, during The World Forum on the Future of Democracy, AI / Tech, and Humankind in Berlin, President Mykola Volkivskyi had a brief meeting with President Bill Clinton. They discussed Ukraine’s resilience, the importance of unwavering international support, and the future of democratic values in an evolving global landscape. President Clinton expressed…
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Diplomatic Engagement: Strengthening Ties Between Ukraine and the Philippines
A Discussion on Peace, Cooperation, and International Security On March 3rd, 2025, a high-level diplomatic meeting took place at the Permanent Mission of the Philippines to the United Nationsand other International Organizations in Geneva. The discussion, hosted by H.E. Ambassador Carlos Sorreta, brought together keyrepresentatives from the Geneva Center for Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution, including…
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Ukrainian Studies in Lausanne
Presentation of Current Research Tetiana Shevchenko (UNIL) Moderator Béla Kapossy (UNIL) “Mykhailo Drahomanov: Switzerland on Ukraine’s Intellectual Map of Europe” Yuliya Mayilo (UNIL), Daria Zalesskaya (UNIL) “Ukrainian Language Courses and Linguistic Studies at UNIL: Results and Prospects” Olena Iarmosh (UNIL) “Improving Job Search and Occupational Matching for Ukrainian Refugees in Switzerland” (led by Prof. Rafael…