This time, the focus was on the daily activities of the parliamentary committee: protecting cultural heritage, combating disinformation and propaganda, and developing strategic communications.
In London, the Committee members held meetings and discussions with:
Caroline Dineage, Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee (a joint meeting is planned for the autumn);
Members of both houses of the British Parliament who are members of the Ukraine Friendship Group;
Representatives of the Foreign Office who are involved in countering FIMI;
The leadership of the British Council.
«Important discussions about common challenges, because the russian war is an existential threat to all of Europe, and our joint response must not be solely military,» emphasises the deputy chair of the Committee.
For 2025, Ukraine has allocated approximately the same amount to culture and information policy as we spend in two days of war – about 10 billion hryvnia. This is a critically underfunded sector that needs donor support, the Committee members believe.
A good example is the agreement signed during URC2025 between Ukraine and Italy, which provides over €32 million for the restoration of Odesa's heritage. «I presented this initiative to British parliamentarians, especially since some funds managed by the British Council already exist, so it can be scaled up,» Yevheniia Kravchuk noted.
Special attention is also being paid to countering disinformation. In the UK, work is continuing on new legislation to counter foreign interference. In Ukraine, British partners are already supporting strategic communications, but the challenges are becoming increasingly complex: russian special operations involving bot farms, agents of influence and subversive campaigns within countries. This is not just about state media, but a real struggle for people's consciousness.
The committee is expecting a large parliamentary delegation from the UK in September.