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USUF is dedicated to strengthening the mutual objectives of both nations while advancing Ukraine as a cornerstone of regional stability and as a full partner in the community of nations.
Mission: The U.S.-Ukraine Foundation is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization established in 1991 to support democracy, a free market, and human rights in Ukraine.
Operating as usual
President Volodymyr Zelensky hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19. The Ukrainian president’s chief of staff, defense minister, and finance minister have also tested positive for the virus.
The President remains active and exhibits only mild symptoms.
What does Biden's Presidency mean for Ukraine?
Former Presidents such as Petro Poroshenko have been calling Joe Biden's victory a "blessing." In fact, he has knowledge of Ukraine that surpasses all other U.S. leaders. However, we must all take a closer look to see what his Presidency really means for Ukraine.
Although Ukraine has enjoyed bipartisan support from the US, analysts predict an improvement of ties under Biden.
What are the cumulative effects of COVID-19 and regional conflict on Donbas?
Peter Maurer, the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross completes a five-day visit to Ukraine. Below is the news report with his assessments.
The president of the ICRC Peter Maurer visit to Ukraine, where he met government and parliament officials and talked to the representatives of the non-government-controlled territories.
UKRAINE IN WASHINGTON 2020 and beyond...
Advancing and Building Partnerships through Innovation and Reform
December 15-16th 2020
REGISTER HERE: https://ukraine-in-washington2020.vfairs.com/en/
Ukrainian immigrant elected to the U.S. House of Representatives!
Victoria Spartz gained victory in Indiana for the Republican Party this November 3rd. She was born in Ukraine in October 1978, and immigrated to the United States in 2000, becoming a U.S. citizen in 2006.
What can Ukraine expect from the U.S. election results?
As the United States grapples with the question concerning who will win the presidential election, Kyiv Post reporter, Volodymyr Ohryzko, reflects on what Ukraine can expect.
Whatever the results may be, you can count on F.O.U.N to continue doing its diligent work in publishing recommendations for U.S. assistance to Ukraine. You can view its recommendations for the year 2020 here:
https://usukraine.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/USUF-FOUN-Recommendations-for-US-Assistance-to-Ukraine-2020-v-9-25-19.pdf
Although personalities do play a role in history, Ukraine shouldn’t worry about them. Neither Trump nor Biden – whoever wins the U.S. presidential election – will be able to make a U-turn in relations with Ukraine. That’s because the change of the country’s course depends not only on the p...
There may be congressional staff concerns about sanctions related to Nord Stream 2 - there should not be.
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Ukrainian Constitutional Court destroys a vital part of Ukraine’s anti-graft infrastructure.
This change may mean a number of setbacks for the country's anti-corruption infrastructure, created after the EuroMaidan Revolution.
https://www.kyivpost.com/ukraine-politics/constitutional-court-destroys-crucial-pillar-of-ukraines-anti-graft-infrastructure.html
We are excited to announce that the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation will be hosting Ukraine in Washington and Beyond: Building Partnerships Through Innovation and Reform!🇺🇦
REGISTER HERE: https://ukraine-in-washington2020.vfairs.com/
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Ukraine Votes in Local Elections
Today, on October 25th at 8am local time, the polls opened up for the 2020 local election in Ukraine and will close at 8pm.
In case you would like to know more, see the article by Kyiv Post below.
https://www.kyivpost.com/ukraine-politics/ukraine-votes-in-local-elections-what-you-need-to-know.html
For support of fairness in elections, alongside many other democratic ideals, the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation established the Pylyp Orlyk Institute for Democracy (https://idpo.org.ua/). Among the institute's many areas of focus, it aims to develop democracy at a local level as well as accountability and transparency in local government - the two crucial aspects concerning local elections in Ukraine today.
Real Madrid lost 3-2 in the Champions League this Wednesday to Shakhtar Donetsk.
Shakhtar were without 10 first-team players and nine members of staff due to coronavirus infections but recorded a remarkable win at the Alfredo di Stefano stadium, after scoring three times in 13 first-half minutes.
Ukrainian soccer champion Shakhtar Donetsk has beaten renowned Spanish champion Real Madrid 3-2 in Madrid during a UEFA Champions League match on Oct. 21. The result came as a shock to soccer fans around the world, with the Ukrainian side forced to play with its youth squad after most of the team’...
Your contributions also sponsor new programs!
Katherine Sorenson Trust has decided to donate $50,000 to assist Orphans in Western Ukraine through the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation.
In October and November 2019, the Foundation conducted an assessment trip to Western Ukraine to report and recommend strategies targeting assistance that is most needed and most effective for orphans. Much of the aid is anticipated to provide youth with “life and vocational skill-sets.”
We hope that this new humanitarian and educational assistance project will have a transformative impact on the lives of Ukrainian youth. Most importantly, we hope this unique legacy gift will inspire you to generously support USUF.
How are Belarussian and Ukrainian revolutions different or similar?
Emiliia Komarova, an intern for the USUF, created a report, "Belarus and Ukraine: Different Paths Towards a United Goal of Democracy." It outlines the key summary statements mentioned in the webinar hosted by the Kennan Institute. Definitely worth reading!
https://usukraine.org/news/articles/belarus-and-ukraine-different-paths-towards-a-united-goal-of-democracy/NTk3MTM=/
A webinar on protest culture in two rising democracies, Ukraine and Belarus, was hosted by Kennan Institute on October 8th, 2020. The protest movements in Eastern Europe are now considered milestones of political change. In addition to the Georgian Rose Revolution and Ukrainian Maidan, Belarus ha
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Community Solutions Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, provides community leaders from around the world with an intensive professional development exchange program in the United States from August to December 2021.
Do you know all the programs that the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation proudly administers and sponsors?
With total spending of nearly $9 million over 10 years, the Foundation is able to support goals in areas of democracy, human rights, biotechnology, business, and more.
Websites below outline in detail the wide range of programs that the Foundation was able to start and maintain over the years thanks to your contributions:
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Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson meets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy
The two countries settled on a partnership agreement that includes a free trade deal covering goods, services, and tariffs, and quotas.
https://in.reuters.com/article/britain-eu/uk-pm-johnson-promises-ukraine-to-counter-russias-malign-influence-idINKBN26T2J0?il=0
Key points from the EU-Ukraine Summit in Brussels:
The main issues discussed at the summit were the free trade agreement with the EU and progress on the association agreement, common efforts in fighting COVID-19, visa-free regime, as well as foreign and security policy.
European Council Michael once again reaffirmed the EU's position condemning Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea and the war on Donbas.
Overall, Ukraine signed six agreements after the summit which you can read about in detail in an article by Kyiv Post:
https://www.kyivpost.com/ukraine-politics/eu-ukraine-summit-in-brussels-results-in-6-signed-deals-more-promises.html
#ukraine #EU #summit #Zelensky
The European Union-Ukraine summit, the first EU summit to take place in Brussels since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, was held on Oct. 6. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky together with top European officials discussed crucial issues for the country – free trade agreement with the ...
Did you know that the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation sponsors educational scholarships?
Financial gifts to the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation make it possible for students from Ukrainian universities to attend unique seminars, programs, and institutions abroad. In the past 10 years, the Foundation dedicated around $550,000 in such educational scholarships thanks to you!
Thank you for your continued support and let’s stay #UsUkraineStrong!
New foe in Eastern Ukraine: A wildfire burning out of control in the war zone is setting off land mines, complicating an already dangerous situation
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/03/world/europe/ukraine-wildfires-landmines.html?smid=fb-nytimes&smtyp=cur&fbclid=IwAR3nX9Jmc_v86TUadR1U-DkLSN99LIeZ27H7qq8UPsf0f2KnrAEJ7Vt-pQ0
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv student Yaroslav Zaplatnikov participates in Genetic Analysis of Population-Based Association Studies course.
His participation was made possible by BioUkraine.org, one of the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation's programs.
https://bioukraine.org/news/taras-shevchenko-national-university-of-kyiv-student-yaroslav-zaplatnikov-participates-in-genetic-analysis-of-population-based-association-studies-course/
I am extremely grateful to BioUkraine for such a great opportunity to visit the Advanced Course on "Genetic Analysis of Population-based Association Studies" from Wellcome Genome Campus! Due to the course, I have extended my knowledge in modern statistical approaches which could be used in my curren...
The U.S.-Ukraine Foundation heartily congratulates the Ivan Franko National Academic Ukrainian Drama Theatre on recently celebrating its 100 year anniversary!
Oksana Sukhina details the theatre's rich history in a recent article for the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation.
https://usukraine.org/news/articles/franko-national-ukrainian-drama-theatre-a-hundred-years-of-safeguarding-ukrainian-identity/NTk2Mzc=/
Do you know how much the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation provided for economic development and democracy-building activities over the past 10 years?
Your gifts support the people of Ukraine and your generosity makes a difference. Let's stay #UsUkraineStrong together! 🇺🇦
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Robert A. McConnell: Is the United States conceding Ukraine to China?
China is using its economic might to become Ukraine’s largest individual country trading partner. How should Ukraine and the U.S. react?
Robert A. McConnell is a co-founder of the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation and coordinator of external relations for the foundation’s Friends of Ukraine Network.
https://www.kyivpost.com/article/opinion/op-ed/robert-a-mcconnell-is-the-united-states-conceding-ukraine-to-china.html?cn-reloaded=1
#Ukraine #China #Trade
Ukraine is a flashpoint for American national security interests and international geopolitical stability. Russia’s war against Ukraine gets attention from Washington. The United States provides military support and other support to assist Ukraine in its efforts to defend against Vladimir Putin’...
Do you know how much USUF has provided in direct assistance in humanitarian aid in the past 10 years?
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High Representative of EU, Josep Borrell, visits Ukraine.
"I reaffirmed EU support to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity – and in particular our continued non-recognition of the illegal annexation of Crimea."
https://eeas.europa.eu/headquarters/headquarters-homepage_en/85691/Ukraine:%20reforms%20must%20continue
NATO and Ukraine to begin four days of joint military exercises.
The drills, titled “Joint Efforts 2020”, will involve US, the UK, Germany, Lithuania and Poland and more than 100 military units, 12,000 weapons and 200 advisers and observers.
https://www.foreignbrief.com/daily-news/ukraine-will-hold-military-drills-with-nato-member-states/
Ukraine-Russia peace talks are in a stalemate as Kyiv explored ways to revise Minsk deal
http://euromaidanpress.com/2020/09/16/stalemate-in-donbas-peace-negotiations-intensifies-as-kyiv-eyes-ways-to-revise-minsk-deal/
This is an article from Euromaidan Press written by Maria Zolkina, analyst of the Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation.
For more initiatives related to Democracy, Pylyp Orlyk Institute for Democracy, founded by the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation, strives to revive Ukrainian democratic traditions and to assist in the consolidation of a free-market democracy in Ukraine.
Our dearest followers,
Thank you so much for all of the positive reactions to the article posted yesterday by Val Stutz, "Ilovaisk: A Battle that Changed the Course and Perception of a War."
We want to give you the opportunity to pose any questions you may have for the author. Please post your questions in the comments below or your reactions and the author will respond to all of them! We would love to hear from you!
In case you missed the article, you can find it on our official webpage:
The Battle of Ilovaisk lasted from August 7th to September 2nd, 2014, and six years later it remains the deadliest battle in Russia’s war against Ukraine in the Donbas. Ukrainian forces consisted of various volunteer regiments from different regions of Ukraine. Their mission was to capture and
What are some of the most crucial battles in the Russo-Ukrainian War?
"Ilovaisk: A Battle that Changed the Course and Perception of a War" goes into detailed descriptions of the events that took place during a battle that answers that question.
https://usukraine.org/news/articles/ilovaisk-a-battle-that-changed-the-course-and-perception-of-a-war/NTk2MDQ=/
The article was written by Val Stutz, a U.S.-Ukraine Foundation intern.
Ukrainian movie, "Bad Roads," wins Verona Film Club Award for the most innovative film at the Venice International Film Critics’ Week!
https://www.kyivpost.com/lifestyle/ukrainian-war-drama-bad-roads-wins-prize-at-venice-film-critics-week.html
The film by Natalia Vorozhbit from Ukraine wins praise at the festival and the jury stated in its motivation: “On the stage of a conflict that becomes a universal condition, evil in all of its devious and brutal shades unfolds.”
Great news for Ukrainian gamers!
Recently, Ukraine recognized esports as real sport, making the members of the Natus Vincere team, who recently won the IEM Katowice tournament in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, professional athletes.
https://www.kyivpost.com/technology/ukraine-recognizes-esports.html
The U.S.-Ukraine Foundation is very sad to learn of the passing of Dr. Stephen Rapawy.
Due to the difficulty in communications due to COVID-19, the family has asked friends to reach out and let people know of Stephen's passing, especially those in the DC area, as the funeral service will be held outdoors tomorrow, Friday, Sept 11 at 11AM at St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church Cemetery located at 1301 S 48th St, Dundalk, MD 21222.
To read Stephen's obituary: https://www.pumphreyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Stephen-Rapawy?obId=18263851
Stephen and his family have honored several organizations, including the Foundation, as possible recipients of financial gifts, in lieu of flowers, to be made in his memory. Donations can be made to: Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies - University of Alberta, U.S. Ukraine Foundation, or Lemko Research Foundation.
Stephen and his wife, Lubomyra, have been loyal supporters of the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation through the years ... by donating generously since 1994 and by attending conferences/events which included a public presentation Stephen made on his scholarly research on Ukrainian history, immigration and Lemko connections.
Via the link (above) to Pumphrey funeral obituaries, please feel free to leave a kind word or shared memory on that website. Please pass this posting on to others ... and we hope you can join others tomorrow to celebrate Dr. Stephen Rapawy's life!
Vichna yomu pam’yat!
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Live Discussion: Obstacles to Energy Reform in Ukraine
Six years ago, on July 17th, 2014, the Russian military and Russian-backed rebels shot down Flight MH17. It was the worst war crime against civilians since the war in Donbas began. Will the victims ever get justice? Read below an article written by Peter Voitsekhovsky, USUF author, and Val Stutz, our newest intern. https://usukraine.org/content/mh-17-six-years-on-and-still-no-justice-for-the-victims/
Ukraine in Congress live webinar
The U.S.-Ukraine Foundation (USUF) is a strategic “do tank,” headquartered in Washington, D.C., with a permanent presence working on the ground in Ukraine since 1991. From its inception, the Foundation, a non–governmental, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, initiated programs focused on enhancing Ukraine’s ability to become a cornerstone of regional stability and a full member of the community of nations. The work at the Foundation is aimed at supporting the development of democracy, a free-market economy and human rights in Ukraine, and the strategic partnership between the U.S. and Ukraine. Its programs have focused on the areas of democracy, economic development, education/training, health, humanitarian aid, and national security policy.
Today, the Friends of Ukraine Network (FOUN), the Biotech Initiative, and Leadership Development are among the critical activities of the Foundation.
USUF also partners with the Kyiv-based Pylyp Orlyk Institute for Democracy to help the people of Ukraine explore and recapture their democratic roots and aspirations. Supporting Ukraine’s institutional capacity and civil society’s preeminent role in Ukraine’s development remains a priority. Our success is made possible by the cooperation and financial support from a broad base of individuals and organizations in the United States, Ukraine, and around the world.
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