Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Iryna Mudra delivered a speech at the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Global Forum 2025 held in New York. The event was attended by representatives of governments, international organizations, Jewish community leaders, and diplomats.
In her address, Iryna Mudra thanked the AJC and the international Jewish community for their consistent support of Ukraine since the beginning of Russia’s aggression in 2014.
She emphasized that members of Ukraine’s Jewish community are also defending Ukraine and giving their lives in the fight for the state’s independence.
"Russia is waging war not only against Ukraine. It is a war against schools, synagogues, and against human dignity. It is a threat to Israel, to Europe, to the United States, and to the entire free world," the Deputy Head of the Office of the President said.
Iryna Mudra called for assistance in securing the release of all civilian and military prisoners, the return of Ukrainian children illegally deported and displaced by Russia, the achievement of a just and lasting peace, and the development of reliable security guarantees for Ukraine.
"Only through collective efforts can we stop this evil. Together, we are defending not only territory – we are defending the values of the free world," she stressed.
The Ukrainian delegation also held a series of meetings, including with the founders of the AJC and the Committee’s CEO, Ted Deutch, where they discussed specific proposals on how the AJC can support Ukraine in achieving a just and sustainable peace.
In addition, Iryna Mudra took part in a special briefing at the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Nations dedicated to the inevitability of accountability and the restoration of justice. She provided an update on the work to establish a special tribunal for the crime of aggression against Ukraine, progress in launching the Register of Damage and creating a Claims Commission, as well as the status of investigations into international crimes.
"A just and lasting peace must be built on accountability, not amnesia. Our collective security depends on our shared values and on our willingness to defend them. History will judge everyone – those who fought for justice, and those who looked away. Now is the time to make the right choice," the Deputy Head of the Office of the President concluded.