Kyiv is famous for its golden Septembers, clear, cool days, where the sun shines brightly on the city’s many golden cupolas. The weather did not disappoint Ukrainian businessman Victor Pinchuk and the distinguished crowd at his 12th Yalta European Strategy Summit (YES) on September 10-12 in Kyiv. The summit was an impressive mix of glitz and substance. The glitz came in the form of unremarkable talks by former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and former Israel President Shimon Peres, a video message from former US President Bill Clinton, a speech in favor of gay rights by Elton John (no songs, …read more
Source: Atlantic Council