Editorial photo #13624273 Unrest, Conflicts and War
18th Kyiv Security Forum kicks off in Ukrainian capital
Journalist and BBC TV presenter Mark Lobel (left) and Minister of Defence of the Republic of Estonia Hanno Pevkur attend the 18th Kyiv Security Forum in Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 23, 2026. The event, themed ''Darkness or Dawn: Is Light Ahead?'', gathers international leaders, senior security and defense officials, NATO representatives, diplomats, innovators, and public figures to discuss contemporary security challenges. Key topics include nuclear security, international solidarity with Ukraine, transatlantic unity, global defense and modern warfare technologies, anti-corruption efforts, countering disinformation, and the resilience of cities and energy infrastructure. (Photo by Volodymyr Tarasov/Ukrinform/NurPhoto) NO USE RUSSIA. NO USE BELARUS.
