Symbolically, the summit was held at the Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk — a venue where the historical memory of European security directly connected with modern challenges of energy resilience. One of the main conclusions of the discussions was the realization that after several years of Russia's war against Ukraine, energy in Europe is no longer viewed solely through the prism of the "green transition." Issues of critical infrastructure protection, guaranteed energy supply, cyber resilience, and the sovereignty of energy systems have come to the forefront.
During the summit, special attention was paid to the risks facing the energy infrastructure of the Baltic region and Europe as a whole. Participants discussed hybrid threats, sabotage, cyberattacks, and the security of maritime infrastructure, LNG terminals, energy cables, and offshore generation.
For Ukraine, these topics have long ceased to be theoretical. Following the summit, Iryna Beresnieva, CEO of Tolk Ukraine LLC (Tolk Group), noted:
"What Europe is talking about today as potential risks, Ukraine has been experiencing every day for the fourth consecutive year. Massive attacks on the energy system, cyberattacks, and attempts to destroy critical infrastructure are already a reality for the Ukrainian energy sector, not just scenarios. That is why Ukraine's experience today is becoming an important element in shaping a new European model of energy security."
OSE Gdańsk participants repeatedly emphasized that a modern energy system must be not only efficient but also resilient to crises, physical attacks, and digital threats. In particular, Poland is already forming a dedicated sector-specific cyber defense system, CSIRT Energy, following the largest cyberattack on energy and heating networks in the country's history in 2025.
A separate session of discussions was dedicated to the protection of critical infrastructure and lessons learned from the Russian-Ukrainian war. Experts stressed that the new reality requires not only physical protection of facilities but also continuous monitoring, the development of early warning systems, anti-drone solutions, and coordination between the state and the private sector.
"For the Ukrainian energy sector, the term 'resilience' is no longer just a trendy buzzword. It is the system's ability to withstand an attack, recover quickly, and continue supplying electricity to people and businesses. And this very philosophy is now gradually becoming the foundation of Europe's new energy policy," Iryna Beresnieva emphasized.
Importantly, the summit in Gdańsk served not only as a platform for analyzing current risks but also as a foundation for future cooperation between Ukraine and the EU. The event frequently highlighted the upcoming Recovery Ukraine international conference, scheduled to take place in Gdańsk on June 25–26. The conference will focus on the reconstruction of Ukrainian energy infrastructure, EU–Poland–Ukraine cooperation, and countering hybrid threats.
Energy is increasingly becoming one of the key areas of security partnership between Ukraine and Europe. Consequently, the experience of Ukraine, which is effectively testing the resilience of its energy system in real-time during the war, is already being viewed as a vital practical case study for the whole of Europe.
