Ukraine Action Summit, October 25-29, 2025 – Washington, DC
More than 750 delegates from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia gathered in Washington, D.C., on October 25–29 for the seventh Ukraine Action Summit — a landmark event organized by the American Coalition for Ukraine (ACU).
The Ukraine Action Summit has become a hallmark event held every spring and fall. In addition to legislative advocacy, it features a national conference that brings together scholars, policymakers, and community leaders to discuss topics ranging from cultural diplomacy and information resilience to long-term security guarantees for Ukraine.
The Ukraine Action Summit is where education meets action. Through the Conference, participants explore the key policy, security, and cultural issues shaping Ukraine’s future; through Advocacy Days, they bring those insights directly to their elected officials. Both parts are equally vital — they equip citizens with knowledge and empower them to use their voices effectively. Together, we’re advancing policies that strengthen sanctions, ensure accountability for Russian aggression, secure the return of abducted Ukrainian children, and deepen U.S.–Ukraine partnerships for lasting peace.
Marianna Tretiak, Chair of the Board of Directors of the American Coalition for Ukraine,
▶️ October 25 – Conference & Expo
Two intensive days of thought-provoking, expert-led panel discussions and presentations on Ukraine’s most urgent challenges; explore its strengths beyond the battlefield, connect with a network of committed activists and volunteers at the expo, and join the official UAS reception on Sunday night.
Sashko Krapivkin, Chair of ACU’s Outreach and Engagement Committee, emphasized the importance of broad participation:
“This is how American democracy works — legislators listen to their voters. The more Americans speak up for Ukraine, the stronger the message becomes in Congress. We teach delegates how to frame their conversations and highlight what truly matters. This year’s advocacy focuses on multiple bills and congressional resolutions reflecting Ukraine’s most urgent needs and priorities.”
▶️ October 26 – Interfaith ceremony.
UAS hosted an Interfaith Ceremony for Ukraine, bringing together faith leaders and community members in prayer and solidarity for peace, justice, and healing.
Dora Chomiak, CEO of Razom for Ukraine — one of the event’s sponsors — emphasized that in the United States, citizens and residents have a key role to play in a democracy.
Constituents don’t need to be policy experts; what matters are their individual, personal stories — how what happens in Ukraine affects them and their communities. That’s what strengthens and sustains American support for Ukraine, and that’s why it’s crucial for this connection to keep developing in every state and city.
▶️ October 26 – Conference & Expo
Maryna Baydyuk, President of United Help Ukraine and Chair of the ACU Membership Committee, emphasized that the Summit created a collaborative space for community leaders and offices of lawmakers. She highlighted:
By organizing summits, engaging U.S. policymakers, and empowering participants to continue advocacy in their home districts and communities, we complement government efforts — which provide billions in support — and sustain Ukraine’s defense through weapons, sanctions, and broad public engagement.
▶️ October 27 – Advocacy training day
As part of the Summit, delegates participated in an Advocacy Training Day — series of expert presentations to equip delegates with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to effectively engage with lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Over two days, Summit delegates held 452 meetings with offices in both the House and the Senate to discuss key legislation related to sanctions, aid, and accountability. Ambassador Erin E. McKee, CEO of Nova Ukraine stated:
I would like to see greater clarity and support for security guarantees, concrete action on immobilized Russian assets, and real pressure on European partners to use even the interest from these assets to make Putin pay for the destruction across an entire nation and its people. Peace cannot begin without returning every stolen child to their homeland, their families, and Ukraine.
Britta Ellwanger, Director at forPEACE — whose organization is a Diamond Sponsor of the Summit — summarized:
“The summit and Coalition have helped people to realize the real impact of civic engagement. For many, it’s the first time they’ve gone beyond theory to engage directly with representatives, understanding how individual action within their communities can influence government, institutions, and even global outcomes.”
The Ukraine Action Summit organizing team and all attendees are grateful to all the congressional offices that held meetings with delegates amid the government shutdown, and for their continued support for Ukraine.
Marianna Epstein, Summit Director, noted:
This entire effort is powered by collaboration. The Ukraine Action Summit became possible thanks to the dedication of five ACU founding member organizations — the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America, Razom for Ukraine, Nova Ukraine, United Help Ukraine, and the Ukrainian American Coordinating Council — along with contributors such as ForPeace, SelfReliance Federal Credit Union, Dr. Yuriy Deychakivsky, SUSTA, and dozens of volunteers. Today, with a network spanning over 100 organizations nationwide, the impact of the Summit stands as proof of how much stronger we are when we work together.
The next Ukraine Action Summit will take place in Spring 2026.
Organizations are invited to join a growing list of the ACU members, securing discounted rates for volunteers, visibility in Ukraine Action Summit materials, and other exclusive benefits beyond the event.
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