On May 20, Boris Babin, a legal advisor at BARRISTERS, took part in an expert roundtable on the topic: "The Black Sea Focus of Ukrainian Foreign Policy"

On May 20, the regional branch of the Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine in Odesa hosted an expert roundtable on the topic “The Black Sea Focus of Ukrainian Foreign Policy,” in which Boris Babin, a research advisor at BARRISTERS, participated.

The discussion focused on Ukraine’s foreign policy priorities in the Black Sea region, specifically:

What does the “Black Sea region” mean for Ukraine?
Do we need our own “regional” policy?
The security dimension of Ukraine’s national interests in the Black Sea and Azov Sea basins: existing threats and potential risks
Is there room for cooperation? Trade and economic relations, infrastructure projects, the environment, and tourism

We examined the specifics of developing bilateral relations with countries in the region:

Ukraine-Turkey: A Strategic Partnership?
Romania, Moldova, and Transnistria: Do We Have a Strategic Vision?
Bulgaria, Romania, and European/Euro-Atlantic Security
South Caucasus: security threats and prospects for cooperation.

During the discussion, Boris Babin, Legal Advisor at BARRISTERS LLC, emphasized the role of international organizations and international judicial and administrative bodies in protecting the interests of individuals and legal entities in the countries of the region.