'Ukrainian Days' in Washington, D.C., March 6 and 7

The following was submitted by the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America. 

With Moscow’s illegal occupation of Crimea in 2014, military invasion of/aggression in Donbas, and the rapid rise of Russia as a regional aggressor, UCCA is stepping up its efforts to address the continuing national security threats Russia poses not just to Ukraine, but to the stabilizing transnational security framework that emerged following WWII. As a result of Russia’s actions, Europe/Eurasia has re-emerged as a major focal point for global confrontation. The redrawing of borders by military force and the continued stoking of nationalism, irredentism, and revanchism could well erupt into even larger-scale violence than we are witnessing in Ukraine. The post-war order of Europe/Eurasia has already been eroded and could be dismantled entirely unless these trends are effectively countered.  Thus, as we enter the 4thyear of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, the UCCA would like to invite the community, during the first week of March, to participate in two critically important events in our nation’s capital.

To continue our advocacy campaign called #SupportUkraine!, the Ukrainian National Information Service (UNIS) is once again organizing “Ukrainian Days” in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 6-7, 2018.  The intent of “Ukrainian Days” is to promote the concerns of the Ukrainian American community, as well as to enhance relations with our elected representatives in Congress. 

The “Ukrainian Days” agenda will consist of several aspects.  First, on Tuesday, March 6, UNIS will organize a roundtable at the Embassy of Ukraine. Ambassador Valeriy Chaly, Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States, and other Ukraine experts will brief participants about the current U.S.-Ukraine relationship.  A discussion will ensue regarding increased U.S. foreign assistance to Ukraine; energy security for Ukraine; NATO enlargement; the fight against corruption; and, weaponry for Ukraine.    

Following the embassy roundtable, an evening reception is also being planned on Capitol Hill. “Ukrainian Days” participants will have a chance to acquaint themselves with others in Washington who follow U.S.-Ukraine relations.  Members of the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus (CUC) and Senate Ukraine Caucus (SUC) will be invited to the reception. Throughout the two day event, participants of “Ukrainian Days” will meet with their respective members of the House of Representatives and Senate in order to communicate to them issues that concern the Ukrainian American community and establish closer communications with their offices.  Such relations and contact are critical to advancing our community’s issues in the U.S. Congress. Briefing papers on various topics will be supplied to all the participants of “Ukrainian Days” by UNIS.   

For more information or to register for ‘Ukrainian Days’, please contact Michael Sawkiw, Director of UNIS either by phone at (202) 547-0018 or by email at unis.sawkiw@gmail.com.

Click here for the registration form. 

US - Ukraine Security Dialogue

On Thursday, March 8, 2018, UCCA is once again teaming up with the Center for US-Ukrainian Relations and the American Foreign Policy Council to co-sponsor the 9^th US-Ukraine Security Dialogue entitled, “Identifying Ukraine’s Security Priorities.”
 
The full-day conference will bring together two dozen senior U.S. and Ukrainian strategists as well as defense and security experts to explore such areas as: maritime security, cyber security, and informational warfare. It will also examine the current Russian-Ukrainian War that has been waged for four years.
 
The Security Conference will take place at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The conference is free of cost, but as space is limited, we kindly ask that you RSVP no later than March 5, to assure your participation. For more information about the upcoming conference please contact the UCCA National Office either by phone at (212) 228-6840 or email to tolexy@ucca.org