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International IDEA condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine. We work in collaboration with our Member States and other organizations to support Ukraine in protecting and enhancing the resilience of its democracy.

We work to assist Ukraine's state and civil society in upholding its democratic practices and the rights of its citizens. Our current work focuses on supporting preparations for Ukraine's future post-war elections and parliamentary strengthening. Moreover, we work to strengthen the international coalition for supporting Ukraine at the EU, UN, and other multilateral fora.

Since 2015, the Institute engaged in various support initiatives aimed at supporting Ukraine's democratic consolidation. To fill a knowledge gap, it has provided comparative research, including on the functioning of semi-presidential governments, money in politics, and the design of electoral management bodies. International IDEA facilitated knowledge sharing between Ukrainian political parties and political party representatives from, across the globe on citizen engagement and the integrity of political processes.  

Read more on Russia's War against Ukraine and our recent statements, events and projects in Ukraine. 
 

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Ukraine
Capital
Kyiv
Updates
Publications
Events

Updates

Meeting with Ukrainian diaspora in Brussels
November 05, 2025

Ukraine Deepens Dialogue with France and Belgium on Supporting Democratic Resilience and Engagement of Citizens Abroad
January 13, 2026

International IDEA launches GROW-EU: Strengthening Regional Policy for Ukraine’s EU Path
Screen capture during the online training on AI tools on the development of visual content.
April 23, 2026

Enhancing electoral communication in Ukraine with AI tools
Strategic communications session with the Central Election Commission of Ukraine (CEC).
April 03, 2026

Strategic narratives for Ukraine’s post-war elections
Hybrid event focused on strengthening coordinated responses to foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI).
April 24, 2026

Strengthening responses to information interference in Ukraine
Screen captture during the webinar on AI in elections.
April 03, 2026

Artificial intelligence in elections: insights for Ukraine
Presentation of outcomes of the working group at the roundtable “Preparation for the First National Post-War Elections in Ukraine: Organisational Challenges and Legislative Developments”
April 02, 2026

Ukraine’s post-war elections: Parliamentary subgroups present key findings at roundtable
Ukraine discusses risks of virtual assets in political financing ahead of post war elections.
April 02, 2026

Ukraine discusses risks of virtual assets in political financing ahead of post-war elections
Meeting with European Parliament Secretariat
March 06, 2026

Bridging the Digital Gap: Advocacy Visit of Electoral Authorities from EU Enlargement Countries to EU Institutions
International IDEA with the representatives of Ukrainian community in Austria.
February 17, 2026

Ukraine deepens dialogue with Austria and the Czech Republic on preparing out-of-country voting for post-war elections
Flag of Ukraine.
February 02, 2026

Ukraine’s Central Election Commission expands artificial intelligence literacy
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December 15, 2025

International IDEA supports CEC-led dialogue on OSCE/ODIHR recommendations
Meeting of the Ukrainian delegation with representatives of the diplomatic missions of Moldova, Australia, France, Poland and Brazil in Ireland.
December 16, 2025

Ukraine deepens dialogue with the Netherlands and Ireland on preparing out-of-country voting for post-war elections
Alvidas Lukošaitis, Head of the Research Department of the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania at the event.
November 11, 2024

Strategic foresight in action: Strengthening democracy in Ukraine
Group photo of all attendees
October 23, 2025

Strengthening Electoral Integrity in the Digital Age: EU and Eastern Europe Dialogue in Chisinau
Photo from the first panel at the regional conference in Tirana
October 17, 2025

Strengthening Electoral Integrity in the Digital Age: EU and Western Balkans Dialogue in Tirana
Group photo - Global Expert Meeting on Protecting Elections
October 20, 2025

Towards an integrated framework for protecting elections: A global expert meeting
October 14, 2025

Navigating the European Union’s Digital Regulatory Framework
Ukraine's Central Election Commission (CEC), 2019. Image credit: UKRInform.
October 09, 2025

Ukraine’s Central Election Commission explores AI integration in electoral processes
Flag of Ukraine. Image credit: Creative Commons.
October 09, 2025

Ukrainian delegation consulted with Nordic partners on democratic resilience and citizen engagement
Mr. Oleh Didenko, Chairperson of the Central Election Commission of Ukraine and Mr. Ilirjan Celibashi, the State Election Commissioner of Albania, signing the Memorandum of Understanding.
May 13, 2025

Electoral bridges: International IDEA facilitated partnership for Albania and Ukraine
Group picture of the Representatives of the Central Election Commission of Ukraine, International IDEA and representatives of the Moldovan CEC.
April 09, 2025

Strengthening Electoral Cooperation: International IDEA Facilitates Working Meeting Between the Central Election Commissions of Ukraine and Moldova
Members of the Central Election Commission of Ukraine are working in a group.
April 09, 2025

Ukraine’s Central Election Commission Works Toward Institutionalizing Electoral Risk Management
ERM Tool 2.0 demonstration. Photo by International IDEA
April 08, 2025

Scaling up impact through Canadian support: Moldova and Ukraine strengthen electoral protection
Conference Enhancing Public Participation: The Role of Parliaments in Public Engagement and Outreach held on 18-19 March 2025.
March 28, 2025

Strengthening parliamentary outreach in Ukraine
Ukrainian delegation meeting with the National Electoral Commission of Poland.
March 19, 2025

International IDEA supports Ukrainian delegation exchange visit to Poland on out-of-country voting

Meeting with Oleksandr Korniyenko, First Deputy Chairperson of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
February 04, 2025

Defending Democracy: Secretary-General Kevin Casas-Zamora’s landmark visit to Ukraine
Pioneering risk management for Ukraine's elections capacity development in action.
December 20, 2024

Pioneering risk management for Ukraine’s elections: Capacity development in action
President Metsola and Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Stefanchuk, 28th November 2023. Image Credit: European Parliament Flickr
September 27, 2024

Supporting the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine’s civic education on European Integration
Ukrainian delegation visits the Ministry of Interior of Italy
July 18, 2024

International IDEA assists out-of-country voting cooperation for post-war Ukrainian elections
Money in Politics Regional Conference 2024, Photo: Council of Europe
July 16, 2024

Regional Conference: Money in Politics in the Era of Globalization and Digitalization
Image credit: Central Election Commission of Ukraine website.
June 18, 2024

International IDEA facilitates exchanges to Romania and Estonia for Ukraine’s CEC
Online briefing: European Parliament elections and (re) appointment of the top EU leadership: main trends, observations, and possible implications for Ukraine​
June 04, 2024

Reinforcing partnership with the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
May 07, 2024

Protecting Elections in Ukraine: Capacity Development

The Role of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on the Path to Full Membership of Ukraine in the European Union, 29 March 2024, Kyiv, Ukraine. Photo credit: Internews Ukraine
March 29, 2024

Defining Ukraine's European Integration: Kyiv Conference Spotlights Verkhovna Rada's Strategic Role
March 06, 2024

International IDEA condemns Russia's 'election' in Ukraine's occupied territories as an assault on sovereignty and democracy
The delegation of the Ukrainian Parliament's Committee on Rules of Procedure, Deputy Ethics, and Arrangement of Activity of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (from the right) – Oleg Synytka, Chairman of the subcommittee; Nataliia Prykhodko, Chairwoman of the subcommittee; Serhii Kalchenko, Chair of the Committee; Mykhaylo Papiev, Secretary of the Committee; Oksana Hrynchuk, Chairwoman of the subcommittee; Mariia Nekhotsa, Head of the Committee Secretariat; Anton Morgun, Chief Consultant.
December 07, 2023

International IDEA Supports the Cooperation Between the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and the European Parliament on Rules of Procedure, Code of Ethics and Better Law-Making

Ukrainian delegation visits the Central Electoral Board of Spain. From left - Mr. Anatolii Koval, Embassy of Ukraine in Spain; Ms. Oksana Boiarchuk, CEC of Ukraine; Ms. Nataliia Vadimova, CEC of Ukraine; Ms. Yuliya Shypilova, International IDEA; Mr. Oleh Didenko, CEC of Ukraine; Mr. Roman Goriainov, MFA of Ukraine; Mr. Sergii Postivyi, CEC of Ukraine; Ms. Iryna Pospielova, CEC of Ukraine; Mr. Oleksandr Dzoma, Consulate General of Ukraine in Barcelona; Ms. Svitlana Kramarenko, Consulate of Ukraine in Malaga
October 17, 2023

International IDEA assists Ukraine and Spain in establishing out-of-country voting cooperation for post-war Ukrainian elections
2023 Open Government Partnership Global Summit in Tallinn, Estonia. Photo by Mihkel Leis.
September 22, 2023

Open Government for Ukraine's Democratic Resilience & Reconstruction
June 15, 2023

European Parliamentary Dialogue on Ukraine calls for support to the voting rights of the country’s war-displaced voters in post-war elections

Events

Image Credit: Zoya Shu/NTB (NUPI)
06
May 26
NUPI, Rosenkrantz' gate 22, OSLO

Breakfast seminar: Challenges with organizing post-war elections in Ukraine
19
Mar 26
Kyiv

Building institutional capacity to counter foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) in Ukraine
16
Mar 26
Kyiv

Expert Dialogue on Regulating the Use of Virtual Assets in Political Financing: International Approaches and Procedures in Ukraine
31
Oct 25
Kyiv Hall, Khreschatyk, 25 , Kyiv, Ukraine

Election Campaigns Abroad: International Practice and Recommendations for Ukraine
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Related projects

INSPIRE UA – Inclusive Support for Participation, Involvement, Representation, and Engagement of Ukrainians Abroad
September 26, 2025

INSPIRE UA – Inclusive Support for Participation, Involvement, Representation and Engagement of Ukrainians Abroad
Closing the Digital Gap on Elections in EU Accession.
February 28, 2025

Closing the Digital Gap on Elections in EU Accession

What we do

Our experts

Sam van der Staak
Director for Regional Europe
Iuliia Shypilova
Programme Manager
Tetiana Bibik
Tetiana Bibik
Project Manager, Democratic Resilience and Capacity Building
Oksana Bedenko
Project Manager
Lesia Nechyporenko
Lesia Nechyporenko
Project Coordinator
Valeriia Novak
Valeriia Novak
Project Coordinator, Ukraine
Anna Novak
Anna Novak
Associate Project Officer
Alona Puhachova
Alona Puhachova
Project Assistant
Iryna Pushchyk
Iryna Pushchyk
Programme Assistant, Europe Regional Programme

Offices

Regional Europe Programme
Iuliia Shypilova
Programme Officer, Eastern Europe, Regional Europe Programme
Brussels, Belgium
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