The American Coalition for Ukraine held the 5th Ukraine Action Summit in Washington, D.C., from September 23 – 25, 2024.
SUMMARY AND FIRST RESULTS
More than 500 delegates from 44 states attended the Ukraine Action Summit in Washington, D.C. last week, where they held more than 300 congressional meetings emphasizing the importance of strong military support for Ukraine and calling for decisive steps to ensure the country’s lasting security. The Ukraine Action Summit coincided with a visit to the White House by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The day after the Summit, President Biden announced measures intended to ensure that Ukraine receives allocated funding, enhance Ukraine’s long-range strike capabilities, strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses, build the capacity of Ukraine’s air force, counter Russian sanctions evasion and money laundering, and coordinate efforts across 50 countries in support of Ukraine.
Notably, President Biden authorized $5.5 billion in Presidential Drawdown Authority to ensure that his Administration can fully utilize the funding appropriated by Congress to support the drawdown of U.S. equipment for Ukraine and the subsequent replenishment of U.S. stockpiles—one of the six advocacy priorities of the Ukraine Action Summit.
In two weeks following the Summit, H.R. 9501 had gained 23 cosponsors in the U.S. House of Representatives, signifying strong congressional support for Ukraine.
The Ukraine Action Summit was made possible with support from sponsors Nova Ukraine, Razom for Ukraine, United Help Ukraine, UNWLA, and For Peace.
ADVOCACY PRIORITIES
S.4992/H.R.9501 The Stand With Ukraine Act
H.Res.154/S.Res.72 The Ukrainian Genocide Resolution
S.Res.158 Forced Transfer of Ukrainian Children to Russia
Extend Presidential Draw Down Authority (PDA)
Let Ukraine strike back legitimate military targets in Russia
REPO: Transfer frozen Russian assets into the Ukraine Support Fund
SCHEDULE
Over 500 delegates from 44 States are expected to attend the Summit
At the last Summit, over 500 delegates from 47 states held 350 Congressional meetings, advocating for crucial financial and military support for Ukraine.
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Travel Fund for delegates from the remote critical districts
Our goal for this summit is to bring as many constituents from critical districts as possible. Unfortunately, some of these districts are very remote, making travel costs prohibitive.
We’re launching a limited-time fundraiser. The American Coalition for Ukraine and UACC have partnered to create a travel fund for delegates from these districts. Please consider donating money or miles to help subsidize their travel expenses. Your support can make a significant difference!
For more information or to donate miles please contact member of delegates relationship team Christina Tershakovets christina.tershakovec@americancoalitionforukraine.org
Accommodations in Washington, DC
The American Coalition for Ukraine has partnered with Klerk to secure favorable hotel rates in the Capitol Hill area for the Summit attendees. If you don’t find something that works for you right now, don’t worry — the selection will be updated.
SIDE EVENTS
Culture VS War | Antytila
On September 22, at the Ronald Reagan Convention Center, the Ukrainian rock band Antytila will present their project “Culture vs. War.” It will be an evening featuring a short documentary, a Q&A session with the band, and an acoustic concert, providing an ambient glimpse into the realities of the unjust Russian war on Ukraine and advocating for continuous military and financial support for Ukraine.
Thanks to United Help Ukraine, a founding member of the American Coalition for Ukraine, the first 200 delegates registered to attend the Ukraine Action Summit, Fall 2024, received a free pass to the event. Free tickets have already found their owners. If you want to attend but are not eligible for a free ticket, please purchase it here
DENYS KRYVYI: FIGHTING FOR HIS UKRAINIAN LANDSCAPE
An award-winning naturalist photographer known for his work for National Geographic, Denys Kryvyi enlisted in the Ukrainian Armed Forces as a volunteer in the early days of the war. In May 2023, he perished in battle near Bakhmut while rescuing a wounded comrade. To preserve his legacy, Kryvyi’s widow and founder of the SAYO foundation Halyna Volhyna has been sharing his art with the world. The event will include a panel discussion on the broader impact of the war, featuring insights from Penn State University scholars Calvin Norman and Catherine Wanner.
Checkpoint Zoo
Razom for Ukraine and American Coalition for Ukraine joined forces to put together a special screening of an award-winning documentary “Checkpoint Zoo“. Directed by Joshua Zemen, the documentary had its World Premiere at the renowned Tribeca Film Festival in 2024 where it got an Audience Award.
“Checkpoint Zoo” documents a daring rescue led by a heroic team of zookeepers and volunteers at the Kharkiv Ecopark Feldman, who risked their lives to save thousands of animals trapped in a zoo behind enemy lines in the Russian Invasion of Ukraine.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director, so make sure to stick around and have the chance to be part of the conversation!
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