Yesterday, we welcomed to Natolin diplomats from EU Member States and EU institutions participating in the Natolin Borderland Study Trip Module, an essential part of the European Union Diplomatic Academy European Union Diplomatic Academy. This module focuses on critical questions surrounding

The first lecture of the Natolin Borderland Study Trip Module was delivered by Prof. Richard Butterwick-Pawlikowski, Chairholder of the European Civilization Chair at College of Europe in Natolin, who focused his lecture on the Age of Enlightenment from many interesting perspectives.

On Saturday at College of Europe in Natolin, we met with Dominik Jankowski, 🇵🇱 Deputy Permanent Representative to NATO, to discuss NATO's response to Russia's aggression. They also met with Lukas Andriukaitis, a Atlantic Council DFRLab - @dfrlab.bsky.social fellow, to discuss disinformation in modern warfare.

On Sunday, EUDA delegates met College of Europe in Natolin with analyst Agnieszka Legucka, from PISM, to discuss post-invasion Russian politics. In a discussion hosted by Ewa Ośniecka-Tamecka, @ADeschchytsia (🇺🇦 Foreign Minister in 2014 & a recent 🇺🇦 Ambassador to Poland) shared his first-hand experience.

Today at College of Europe in Natolin EUDA delegates listened to Patrycja Sasnal PISM on links between Russia's war on Ukraine and the Middle East crisis. Jędrzej Czerep Jedrzej Czerep and Krzysztof Strachota OSW – Centre for Eastern Studies, Poland discussed the impact of the war in Ukraine on Central Asia and Africa.

Yesterday’s programme of Natolin Borderland Study Trip Module included an examination of the EU's foreign policy vis-à-vis Russia in light of the war in 🇺🇦 The session was led by Dr Kristi Raik, Deputy Director of ICDS Tallinn and moderated by Slawomir Debski of the College of Europe in Natolin

Anna Kostrzewa-Misztal Anna Kostrzewa-Misztal, Deputy Director of the Eastern Department at Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇵🇱, was yesterday’s final guest for the Natolin Borderland Study Trip Module. She provided a comprehensive overview of the EU's institutional response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Today, EUDA delegates met with Kamil Kłysiński of @OSW_en to discuss the role of the Belarusian regime as an ally of Russia, and the border crisis instigated by Belarus prior to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

EUDA College of Europe in Natolin delegates visited Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇵🇱 to learn about Strategic Communication, Countering Foreign Disinformation, and the approach of the 🇵🇱 Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting occurred in the presence of Vice-Rector Ewa Ośniecka-Tamecka Ewa Ośniecka-Tamecka, and EU diplomats.

EUDA participants of the Natolin Borderland Study Trip Module College of Europe in Natolin visited @FRONTEX, gaining valuable insights into the agency’s operational capabilities in managing EU's border security and migration challenges.

Last night, EUDA participants attended a concert by VOLNY CHOR, a Belarusian choir in exile, at College of Europe in Natolin. It was a moving event that went beyond just an artistic experience.

In today's first lecture at College of Europe in Natolin, Justyna Gotkowska @jgotkowskaof OSW – Centre for Eastern Studies, Poland took EUDA participants into the future of Europe after the war in Ukraine. Together, they discussed the continent's post-war security architecture.

In the next lecture of the day, EUDA participants at College of Europe in Natolin discussed third-party engagement in candidate countries with Marta Szpala @mszpalaof OSW – Centre for Eastern Studies, Poland. They looked at the biggest players in the game, described their roles and interests.

EUDA College of Europe in Natolin Study Trip participants are embarking on a field trip to the Polish-Ukrainian border to gain first-hand insights into the war's impact on regional, European, and transatlantic security.

EUDA College of Europe in Natolin Study Trip participants met with Bogusław Świeży, the Deputy Mayor of Przemyśl, who shared the city’s experiences during the first hours, days, and weeks following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and described the support offered to war refugees.

EUDA College of Europe in Natolin Study Trip delegates visited Przemyśl Station, which continues to serve an important role for Ukrainian refugees. Renowned for its architectural beauty, the station features a grand facade and richly decorated interiors that reflect its historical significance.

EUDA College of Europe in Natolin participants visited the Medyka border crossing to learn about developments at the border following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. They also discussed the operations of a checkpoint with the Border Guards, who are working at the EU border with a country at war.

EUDA College of Europe in Natolin participants began their day with meeting representatives of the Rzeszów City Hall—Kamil Czyż, Joanna Miela, and Magdalena Materna-to discuss the humanitarian assistance offered to Ukrainian refugees and Rzeszów's role as a center for international aid to Ukraine

EUDA College of Europe in Natolin participants engaged with UNHCR Polska, IOM_Poland, @pasr_pl, and the Pro-Fil Foundation to discuss humanitarian assistance and efforts to facilitate the integration of Ukrainian war refugees into Polish society.

The visit to Rzeszów ended with a meeting between the EUDA participants and the MEDEVAC HUB staff at the Jasionka Airport, dedicated to providing medical assistance to refugees. This marked the end of the study visit and of the Natolin Borderland Study Trip Module of EUDA.