🗓️ On January 16, a professional discussion titled “The Russian-Ukrainian War and the Arab World: Strategic Challenges of 2026” took place. Participants discussed how Ukraine’s war with Russia is reflected in Arab media, which influence tools work in the regional information space, and the role Arab diasporas play in Ukraine’s public diplomacy. Special attention was given to the impact of the new U.S. National Security Strategy on the Middle East and trends of decreasing Russian influence in