International Center for Ukrainian Victory

What International Center for Ukrainian Victory does

International Center for Ukrainian Victory (ICUV) is a Kyiv-headquartered, non-governmental civil society organization founded in 2022 by Ukrainian civil society leaders Daria Kaleniuk (AntAC), Hanna Hopko (ANTS), Olena Halushka (AntAC), and Olga Aivazovska (OPORA), in partnership with Poland's Casimir Pulaski Foundation. It functions as an international advocacy umbrella, coordinating systematic policy positions across multiple Ukrainian CSOs and engaging Western governments, EU institutions, NATO, the UN, and other multilateral bodies on issues including the transfer of F-16s and long-range missiles, recognition of Russia as a terrorist state, sanctions against ROSATOM, confiscation of Russian sovereign assets, Ukraine's EU and NATO accession, and post-victory reconstruction. The organization operates with a team of approximately 7 people spanning programmatic, communications, and international-law expertise.

The organization's "product" is policy output rather than software: research papers, policy briefs, advocacy campaigns (e.g., #MAKERUSSIAPAY, #MAKERUSSIASMALLAGAIN, #SkyShieldNow, Sustainable Peace Manifesto / Never Again 2.0), diplomatic missions, and participation in premier international security forums such as the Warsaw Security Forum, Munich Security Conference, GLOBSEC, Halifax International Security Forum, and Raisina Dialogue. Distribution occurs both through these public, top-tier convenings and through closed-door briefings in Brussels, Washington, Tokyo, and other capitals. There is no proprietary technology stack disclosed; core technology is the coalition of CSOs, the founders' personal networks and policy credentials, and the partnership infrastructure with the Casimir Pulaski Foundation.

ICUV is funded through grants and donations rather than commercial sales; confirmed institutional support includes project-based funding from USAID/ENGAGE (implemented by Pact). It does not sell products or services, does not disclose revenue, and is not publicly traded. Its only "customer segment" is the international policy community that it seeks to influence, with all financial counterparties being grant-making governments, agencies, and aligned donors.

Name

International Center for Ukrainian Victory

Legal name

International Center for Ukrainian Victory

Website

https://ukrainianvictory.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

International Center for Ukrainian Victory (ICUV) is a Kyiv-based, non-governmental civil society organization founded in 2022 that coordinates Ukrainian civil society groups to lobby Western governments, the EU, and NATO for military aid, sanctions, Russian-asset confiscation, and Ukraine's EU/NATO accession.

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akta.pro rank

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ICUV is an international civil society advocacy organization that coordinates Ukrainian civil society efforts to advance Ukraine's interests abroad. Through diplomatic briefings, policy research, public events, mass demonstrations, and coalition building, it advocates for military support (F-16s, long-range missiles), strengthened sanctions against Russia, recognition of Russia as a terrorist state, seizure of Russian assets for Ukraine's budget, and Ukraine's EU and NATO membership. It operates as an umbrella for partner organizations and works directly with Western governments, parliaments, and international institutions.

Product overview

The International Center for Ukrainian Victory (ICUV) is a civil society advocacy organization, not a technology product company. It does not offer software products, platforms, or modules. Its activities consist of international advocacy campaigns, policy research, publications, statements, press releases, and events focused on securing Ukrainian victory against Russian aggression. Key advocacy initiatives include: the #MakeRussiaPay campaign for confiscation of Russian assets, F-16 fighter jet advocacy, SkyShield air defense initiatives, sanctions advocacy against Rosatom, Sustainable Peace Manifesto (Never Again 2.0), tribunal/justice advocacy, food security research, and energy security initiatives.

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Products and services

• #MAKERUSSIAPAY Campaign International advocacy campaign calling for the confiscation of frozen Russian state assets to be directed to Ukraine's budget, including a Kyiv conference with three panels: MAKE RUSSIA PAY, Bankrupt Russia War Machine (introducing WAR TAX on Russian LNG), and Sustainable & Accountable Mechanism for Using Seized Russian Funds (introducing Ukraine Restitution & Reconstruction Bank). It is for Western governments, policymakers, and the broader public.
• Sustainable Peace Manifesto (Never Again 2.0) Policy document outlining systematic solutions for Ukraine's current problems and post-victory reconstruction, presented at major international security forums to influence Western decision-makers.
• SkyShield Initiative Campaign and policy initiative focused on enhancing air defense and protecting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, co-organized with ANTS and other partners.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and major.

• Casimir Pulaski Foundation (Fundacja im. Kazimierza Pułaskiego)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICUV was co-founded together with Katarzyna Pisarska and the Casimir Pulaski Foundation. The foundation serves as a key organizing partner for ICUV's presence at the Warsaw Security Forum and other international events. ICUV operates in partnership with the foundation on advocacy campaigns, diplomatic events, and policy initiatives.
• Anti-Corruption Action Centre (AntAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICUV was co-founded by AntAC's executive director Daria Kaleniuk and board member Olena Halushka. The two organizations collaborate closely on advocacy missions, policy papers, and international campaigns including sanctions and asset seizure initiatives.
• Civil Network OPORAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICUV co-founder Olga Aivazovska serves as Head of the Board of OPORA. The two organizations co-host diplomatic events, present the Sustainable Peace Manifesto together, and conduct joint advocacy missions.
• ANTS – National Interests Advocacy NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerANTS (National Interests Advocacy Network) is led by ICUV co-founder Hanna Hopko as Chairwoman. The two organizations frequently co-organize events, joint missions, and advocacy campaigns, including the SkyShield initiative and food security events.
• New Europe CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICUV conducts joint advocacy visits with the New Europe Center, including missions to Washington, France, and other countries. The partnership focuses on policy coordination and international advocacy for Ukraine's European integration and security.
• NB8 Countries (Nordic-Baltic Eight)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICUV participates in the Nordic Ukraine Advocacy Summit (NUAS) annually alongside civil society organizations from all NB8 countries (Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden). The partnership focuses on coordinated advocacy for Ukraine and regional security.
• Euromaidan-WarsawsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuromaidan-Warsaw partners with ICUV to organize demonstrations and rallies in Warsaw, including mass protests during Biden's visit and on the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.
• NATOmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICUV conducts advocacy visits to NATO headquarters in Brussels, meeting with senior officials including the Acting Deputy Secretary General, Assistant Secretary General for Intelligence and Security, and Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy. NATO is a key target institution for ICUV's advocacy on Ukraine's membership and security support.
• European Union InstitutionsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICUV conducts advocacy missions to Brussels engaging with the European Commission (DG NEAR, DG ENER, DG GROW, DG JUST), European Parliament, and EU member state ministries. Key goals include sanctions against Russia, confiscation of frozen Russian assets, and Ukraine's EU accession.
• Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives FoundationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerICUV partnered with the Democratic Initiatives Foundation to conduct the 'War, Peace, Victory, and Future' research survey, with field research conducted in cooperation with the Center for Political Sociology.
• Center for Civil LibertiessecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerICUV co-hosted an OSCE side event with the Center for Civil Liberties (led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk) on torture and ill-treatment of Ukrainian captives in Russian captivity.
• ISAR EdnanniasecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerICUV collaborated with ISAR Ednannia at the Warsaw Security Forum 2025 to present analytical materials and the documentary 'REAL' by Oleg Sentsov at the ICUV stand.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nova Ukraine: US-based nonprofit founded in 2014 that has scaled Ukrainian humanitarian aid and advocacy work after 2022. Comparable to ICUV in mission and donor base — diaspora-driven, Ukraine-focused, international advocacy — and competes for similar US and European grant funding.
• Razom for Ukraine: US-based Ukrainian advocacy and humanitarian aid nonprofit, founded after the 2014 Maidan and significantly expanded after the 2022 invasion. Directly comparable to ICUV as a civil society organization advocating for Ukrainian interests internationally and competing for overlapping donor pools.
• Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA): US-based representative body of the Ukrainian American community that has long engaged in advocacy with US policymakers on Ukraine-related security and foreign assistance. Comparable to ICUV's mission of international advocacy for Ukrainian interests, though operating primarily from a US diaspora base.
• Open Dialogue Foundation: Poland-based international civil society foundation focused on human rights, rule of law, and post-Soviet advocacy, including Ukraine-related work. Comparable as a small Eastern-European-rooted advocacy nonprofit engaging EU institutions and running international campaigns on sanctions and accountability.
• Free Russia Foundation: Washington-based nonprofit advocating against the Putin regime and supporting Russian civil society and democratic transition. Directly comparable in operating model — small team, international advocacy, policy research, sanctions focus — and in targeting overlapping Western policymaker audiences.
• Ukraine Crisis Media Center: Kyiv-based communications and advocacy organization providing international media support, briefings, and policy content around the war. Comparable to ICUV as a Ukrainian civil society hub for international communications, though more media-focused and less oriented to direct policy lobbying.
• Center for Civil Liberties: Ukrainian human rights organization led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk that has co-hosted OSCE side events with ICUV. Operates in an adjacent advocacy space — war crimes documentation, accountability, international institutions — with overlapping target audiences and a similar small-team Kyiv base.
• Casimir Pulaski Foundation: Polish foreign policy think tank that co-founded ICUV with the four Ukrainian civil society leaders. Comparable as a Warsaw-based advocacy organization running the Warsaw Security Forum and engaging EU and NATO policy circles, and effectively ICUV's senior institutional partner.
• Anti-Corruption Action Centre (AntAC): Kyiv-based anti-corruption NGO co-founded by Daria Kaleniuk, one of ICUV's four co-founders. Comparable in operating from Ukraine with international advocacy on governance, sanctions, and rule-of-law issues, and shares overlapping staff, board, and donor relationships with ICUV.

Broad incumbents

• Atlantic Council: Major US-headquartered international affairs think tank with a substantive Ukraine in Europe program and an overlapping contributor network (Olena Halushka is an Atlantic Council contributor). Comparable in the international security and policy advocacy space but operates at a much larger scale across all regions and issues.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ukrainianvictory
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/icuv
• Instagraminstagram.com/icuv.org

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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