On February 20, 2025, a meeting of the active Ukrainian community took place at the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Austria with the Vice Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Olena Kondratiuk. A range of important topics were discussed, including women’s leadership in combating disinformation, as well as strengthening the influence of Ukraine’s soft power (culture, education) internationally. The Director of the Center for Ukrainian Studies in Austria, Professor Tetiana Symonenko, participated in the event. This was a significant occasion for the Ukrainian community in Austria and for the team of the Center for Ukrainian Studies in Austria, fostering valuable dialogue and furthering international collaboration