Zelenskyy’s Strategic Think Tank Summit

In a significant meeting on October 18, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy engaged with top leaders of American think tanks in Washington, D.C., to discuss pressing issues concerning the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and strategies to strengthen international support against Russian aggression.

The session saw the participation of distinguished figures such as John Walters from the Hudson Institute, Robert Doar of the American Enterprise Institute, and Ambassador Michael Froman from the Council on Foreign Relations, among others. The gathering focused on a comprehensive review of the battlefield realities, technological advancements in warfare, and the pivotal role of continued economic sanctions on Russia.

Discussions delved deep into the specifics of the sanctions targeting Russia’s shadow fleet, aimed at crippling its war financing capabilities. The think tank heads and President Zelenskyy also explored avenues for enhancing Ukraine’s defense industry, including advancements in drone technology and the potential for expanded Ukrainian-American military-technical collaborations.

The meeting underscores the ongoing international dialogues aimed at bolstering Ukraine’s position on the global stage while curbing Russian military expansions through strategic diplomatic and economic pressures.