On February 5, 2026, the International Conference “Freedom Has a Name and it’s called Ukraine” took place in Washington, D.C., at the Rayburn House Office Building on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol.
The event was held under the leadership of Pastor Mark Burns, spiritual advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump and founder of the global initiative “Spiritual Diplomats,” on the platform of the International Public Movement ALLATRA.
As part of the conference, Pavlo Frolov, Member of the Ukrainian Parliament and Head of the Verkhovna Rada Commission on the Protection of the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons , delivered a keynote address.
Pavlo Frolov is one of Ukraine’s key parliamentarians who works systematically to protect the rights of millions of citizens forced to flee their homes as a result of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
He is actively engaged in parliamentary diplomacy, international consultations, and interparliamentary platforms, where he consistently advocates for Ukraine’s interests, sanctions policy, compensation for damages, and mechanisms of international accountability for the aggressor state. His work is aimed at mobilizing global support for Ukraine and shaping long-term solutions for post-war recovery.
In his address, Pavlo Frolov emphasized that the words “Freedom Has a Name and it’s called Ukraine” are not a slogan, but a reflection of reality. Today, Ukraine is defending not only its own statehood, but the very principle of freedom as the foundation of peace, justice, and human dignity. He stressed that political decisions have value only when they truly save lives.
Special attention in his speech was devoted to the humanitarian consequences of the war. The speaker underscored that systematic attacks on energy and civilian infrastructure deprive millions of people of basic living conditions, create severe humanitarian challenges, and undermine the foundations of human dignity.
Pavlo Frolov also highlighted the role of spiritual diplomacy as an important element of international dialogue. According to him, unlike traditional diplomatic approaches that are largely driven by interests, spiritual diplomacy appeals to responsibility and conscience, reminding us that human life, truth, and compassion must remain the foundation of any political decision. He noted that the involvement of spiritual leaders and moral authorities helps the global community perceive the war not through statistics, but through the lives and destinies of real people.
The speech also outlined steps already being taken by Ukraine in cooperation with its partners, including the creation of an international register of damages, compensation mechanisms for victims of the war, and state support programs for the most vulnerable groups. At the same time, the speaker emphasized that assistance to those affected by the war is not temporary charity, but a shared moral responsibility.
In closing, Pavlo Frolov stressed that a just and lasting peace is possible only under conditions of real security, strong deterrence of the aggressor, and the preservation of international unity. He called on partners not to allow fatigue to weaken support for Ukraine, noting that this is precisely what the aggressor is counting on.
The conference “Freedom Has a Name and it’s called Ukraine” brought together representatives of U.S. government institutions, Members of the Ukrainian Parliament, diplomats, military officials, spiritual leaders, and civil society representatives who stand united in defense of freedom, human dignity, and a just peace.
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“Freedom Has a Name and it’s called Ukraine” | Conference under the leadership of Pastor Burns on the ALLATRA platform