Russia has shut down every church in occupied Ukraine that it does not fully control. Christians are being sent to Russian prison camps for holding Bible studies in their homes. Believers who have lived through the Soviet Union and occupied Ukraine say the latter is worse for Christians, especially Evangelicals. With some declaring Putin the savior of Christian values, support for aid to Ukraine among evangelical Christians who vote Republican is less than 40% while the same polling shows that telling this important voting block about the suffering of their brethren in Ukraine, increases support for Ukraine by 20%. “A Faith Under Siege” is a documentary film that tells the firsthand story of Ukrainian Christians who have suffered at the hands of the Russians. Filmmakers will show an inspiring clip from the film and a panel of experts will discuss Russia’s siege of the Christian faith and how it impacts the U.S. political debate.

This panel will bring together leading experts dedicated to rebuilding lives and fostering resilience in war-affected Ukraine. The discussion will focus on two critical areas: providing vital rehabilitation services and support to veterans on the ground, and mobilizing global partnerships to enhance and expand these efforts. Panelists will share insights on innovative approaches to humanitarian assistance, strategies for improving rehabilitation and veterans’ services, and comprehensive support initiatives. They will also highlight the role of international sponsorship and public-private partnerships in addressing war-related challenges and mobilizing essential resources.

Ukraine’s nominal GDP, which dropped from circa $200bn to $160bn in 2022, has now rebounded to an estimated $185bn in 2024 and is expected to exceed full-fledged invasion levels in 2025, driven by exports of agricultural, metals and metallurgy, IT and more, ongoing business and industrial resilience and about $35bn per annum in financial support by Ukraine’s steadfast partners given 55% of the country’s budget is military and security spend. Latest estimates of reconstruction and recovery by the World Bank total $486bn, the Kyiv School of Economics estimates indirect financial losses of the Ukrainian economy to exceed $1.2 trillion in lost revenue, while experts concur that the recovery, rebuild and reconstruction opportunity that Ukraine offers is well in excess of $1 trillion. This panel brings together government, investors and Ukraine’s valued partners to cover today’s investment opportunities in both SME and large sectors of the economy and the drivers of economic resilience, as well as what Ukraine and its partners are doing, and what opportunities exist, to lay the foundation for tomorrow’s massive growth, recovery and reconstruction opportunities on offer in Ukraine.

Ukraine is known as the “breadbasket” of Europe, feeding 400m globally through its agricultural bounty. Few are aware that the vast wealth underneath its soil includes natural resources worth $26 trillion, equivalent to the mineral wealth of Canada or Australia; more uranium than any country in Europe and its 2nd largest natural gas reserves; and 20,000 mineral deposits and some of the largest reserves of 117 of the 120 most widely used minerals. Critical minerals valued at nearly $12 trillion offer immense investment opportunities that have become a top focus for Ukraine’s Government and core to future strategic partnerships. This panel will bring together government, industry players and policy experts, delving into why critical minerals are key to Ukraine’s future national security and the abundant investment opportunities on offer.

The G7 agreement to extend to Ukraine $50 billion in loans, backed by the interest generated on the Russian sovereign assets is an important step towards ensuring the aggressor pays damages, though not the ultimate solution. Only the transfer of the circa $350 billion in frozen assets will effectively shift the cost burden. This panel explores the changed circumstances and new opportunities in different countries to report on, regulate, and open the door for the transfer of the $350 billion to support Ukraine’s fight to defend its sovereignty and freedom.