Russian invasion of Ukraine

With the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, Rudik has taken an active part in forming sustainable international support for Ukraine. On the day of the Russian invasion, she was in the Verkhovna Rada, where she supported the introduction of martial law and the adoption of all bills necessary for defense.^{[citation needed]}

From the first days of the war, in communication with European and American politicians and international media, she advocated for the introduction of a no-fly zone over Ukraine,^[18] and also for quickly providing Ukraine with the necessary weapons.^[19] Advocates for negotiations between Ukraine and its partners with Russia exclusively from a position of strength.^[20]

Rudik has expressed support for the confiscation of seized Russian assets in favor of Ukraine, as well as recognition of Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism for further expansion of sanctions.^[21]

Together with Bill Browder, Rudik has participated in an advocacy campaign for the adoption of laws on the confiscation of the Russian property registered in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, and channeling those funds to support Ukraine and its post-war reconstruction.^[22]

In May 2022 Rudik traveled to Scotland for a meeting the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. She thanked her for the support of Scotland.^[23] In June 2022, she visited Lithuania and Sweden, where she held meetings with the Speaker of the Seimas Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen, the Mayor of Vilnius Remigijus Šimašius, and Swedish and Lithuanian parliamentarians to strengthen support for Ukraine.^[24] She was a participant in the 75th Liberal International Congress, where she spoke in a panel discussion on security and the new world order.^[25]

She participated in the work of the European Union summit, where Ukraine received the status of a candidate for EU membership, held a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron as part of the summit of leaders of European liberal parties.^[26]

While taking part in the General Assembly of the Africa Liberal Network, Rudik said that an important task for a politician is the consolidation of political support for Ukraine from the countries of the Global South and noted that it was necessary to convince African liberal partners of the need for real actions in support of Ukraine and international security, to call together with Ukrainians to protect international peace, security and territorial integrity and strengthen Ukraine's position in the Global South.^[27]

At a meeting with the Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi in Washington, D.C., Rudik spoke about publicly supporting the confiscation of Russian assets in favor of Ukraine. The speaker of the US House of Representatives is known for her support of Ukraine. In particular, Nancy Pelosi made a statement that Russia should be recognized as a state sponsor of terrorism.^[28]

During a meeting with Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, Kira Rudik presented a project to confiscate Russian assets for the benefit of Ukraine. Estonia was chosen for the presentation of the project because of the huge contribution made by the Baltic states in support of Ukraine.^[29]

At the conference of the British Liberal Democrats in Bournemouth in the fall of 2023, Rudik called on the Liberal Democrats to help accelerate the process of confiscating Russian assets and transferring them to Ukraine.^[30] Along with William Browder and Henry Jackson Society director Alan Mendoza, she participated in a panel discussion on the confiscation of Russian assets, where she stated that progress toward confiscation was not only a matter of justice and necessity, but also a clear signal to other dictatorships across the world.^[31]

At the Global Forum of Women Leaders in Reykjavík, she met with former President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė and Prime Minister of Iceland Katrín Jakobsdóttir, at which she thanked them for their comprehensive support of Ukrainians' struggle for freedom and democracy.^[32]

Rudik has advocated for increased ties between Ukraine and Taiwan, and was one of the first People's Deputies of Ukraine to visit Taiwan. During her visit, she met with President Tsai Ing-wen and representatives of the Legislative Yuan and the government.^[33]

Social activities

In ALDE Rudik is responsible for the advocacy of female leadership and the "Alliance of Her" program created for women from various European countries who are starting their careers in politics. About 200 participants have completed the program, having received knowledge, experience, and support from the leaders of European politics.^[34]

Media activity

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Kira Rudik has been conducting an active information campaign in the leading mass media of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Europe in support of Ukraine, advocating for the provision of military, financial and political support to the country.

She joined CNN,^[35] Fox News,^[36] NBC,^[37] MSNBC,^[38] Newsmax, BBC World, Sky News, GB News, Times Radio, Polsat, TVN24, TVP World, Talk TV, Al Jazeera, CBC, CBS, ABC News, Bloomberg, France 24, BFM TV, LBC, LCI, ITV, CTV, Deutsche Welle, RTE Ireland and other leading information platforms. She was interviewed by the leading media outlets of the United States, Great Britain and Poland, such as The Guardian,^[39] BBC HARDtalk,^[40] Euractiv,^[41] Rzeczpospolita etc.^[42]

Rudik is a columnist for the key Ukrainian internet media outlets Ukrainska Pravda,^[43] Liga.net,^[44] Livyi Bereh,^[45] The New Voice of Ukraine,^[46] as well as Western top media platforms such as: The Wall Street Journal,^[47] The Hill,^[48] The Telegraph,^[49] Huffington Post,^[50] Atlantic Council,^[51] Newsweek etc.^[52]