Oleksandr Yavtushenko

Journalist

Oleksandr Yavtushenko is a Ukrainian entrepreneur and strategic advisor working at the intersection of government, international cooperation, and innovative business. He serves as an advisor within regional and national institutions, leads key youth and IDP initiatives, co-founded the English-language media The Ukrainian Review, and manages several fintech and technology projects. He brings extensive experience in government relations, international partnerships, digital finance, and building complex ecosystems — from banking products to energy and social programs. His work focuses on aligning state interests, business, and innovation to drive Ukraine’s development.

Education

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine

PhD student (Law)

UFU, Germany

Master of Economics 2024

Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine

Master of Law (with honors) 2022

Work Experience

Advisor to the Governor of Kyiv region

Kyiv regional state administration

2024 - until now

Deputy Chairman of the Youth Council

Ministry of Economy of Ukraine

2024 - until now

Vice President

World Displaced Persons Organization

2023 - until now

Board member

Association of Young IDPs of Ukraine

Awards and Honors

Kyiv Mayor's Award" - 2019
for Special Achievements of Youth in the Development of the Capital of Ukraine - the Hero City of Kyiv
Best student social activist of Kyiv " - 2021
Order of Saint Nicholas" - 2023
Kyiv City Council Award" - 2023
for Youth Contribution to the Development of Local Self Government
Chatham House Full Member" - 2025

Recent Publications

Energy

“We are already seeing strong interest from Austrian companies in participating in post-war reconstruction”, Austrian Ambassador to Ukraine Robert Müller on Energy Assistance

Austria has contributed to Ukraine’s energy resilience through various mechanisms and plans to broaden this cooperation by supplying necessary equipment and sharing expertise. By the end of 2025, it had pledged an additional EUR 0.5 million to the Energy Support Fund, bringing its total contribution to EUR 15.5 million. In an interview with The Ukrainian

10.04.2026

No Peace Without Justice

The Work of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine: Interview with Danielle Bell, Head of the Mission

The editorial team of The Ukrainian Review met with Danielle Bell, Head of the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, to discuss a range of critically important issues. Clarifications we received during this conversation will form the basis of our upcoming publications. In particular, a specially prepared interview on the situation of Ukrainian prisoners

14.02.2026

Analytics

Current Humanitarian Situation in Ukraine: IDP Needs and the Limits of Recovery

Millions of people in Ukraine continue to live as internally displaced persons (IDPs), for whom instability has become a prolonged condition rather than a temporary phase. Despite the time that has passed since displacement, issues of basic survival and access to essential resources remain defining for many. Although parts of the population have partially adapted

18.01.2026