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August 8, 2008The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA), the largest representative organization of the Ukrainian American community, condemns the recent infringement of Georgia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty by armed Russian troops in the South Ossettia region of Georgia.This assault across the internationally recognized Georgian border is a clear violation of worldwide norms and an affront to the peaceful Georgian nation.Past tensions between the two sides, which until recently have been handled in a diplomatic manner, have now risen to a Russian-imposed armed military conflict with untold devastation and loss of Georgian lives.As the Russian troop movement across the Georgian border escalates, the UCCA calls upon the world community to condemn the violence and encourages both sides to return to the negotiating table.Unfortunately, such recent acts of Russian aggression have been paramount to increased tensions not just in South Ossettia, but also within Ukraine - in Crimea and specifically the port city of Sevastopil - where Russian claims to Ukrainian territory are also of vital concern.Since the latest NATO Summit in Bucharest in April 2008, whereby Ukraine and Georgia received a positive endorsement for future NATO membership, Russian acts of aggression - whether economic, political, or militaristic - have increasingly grown against the two aspirant NATO countries.The Russian government must heed to internationally recognized borders and preclude its aggressive actions against its neighboring countries.A democratic Russia that respects the territorial integrity of its neighbors, as well as domestically upholds the principles of equal human rights and freedoms of press and conscience for its citizens, will contribute to peace, stability and security in the world.The world must condemn the recent attacks against Georgia and prevent such hostility in the future.
In response to the Ukrainian government's appeal to nations around the world and to all Ukrainians abroad, the Council on Aid to Ukrainians (CAU), a commission of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA), is appealing to the Ukrainian American community to assist our brethren in Ukraine who have suffered from devastating floods in Western Ukraine. Many Ukrainians have lost their lives, and our response is critical in assisting those who have lost their homes, belongings and livelihoods. Current estimates of the destruction in Ukraine amount to nearly $2 billion dollars.
It is paramount for the Ukrainian American community to assist those afflicted by this natural disaster in Ukraine. Your donations will be immediately transferred to the relevant agencies in Ukraine who are assisting those in need. The CAU urges you to donate generously. Donations may be sent to: UCCA -Flood Victims, 203 Second Avenue, NY, NY 10003.
Thank you for your consideration and attention to this very important matter!
Sen. Schumer proposes return of Russia’s hegemony in Central and East Europe
Senator Schumer
On June 3, 2008, Senator Schumer (D-NY) published an article in The Wall Street Journal entitled “Russia Can Be Part of the Answer on Iran.” In this article, Sen. Schumer suggests that the most effective means to deter Iran from developing nuclear weapons is to impose stronger economic sanctions. However, it would require cooperation of several nations, including Russia.
In order to encourage Russia to join the economic sanctions against Iran, Sen. Schumer proposes that the United States dismantle the anti-missile system in Central Europe as it “mocks Mr. Putin's dream of eventually restoring Russian hegemony over Eastern Europe.” He also proposes to recognize Russia’s “traditional role” in the Caspian region, and “make Russia whole if it joins in our Iranian boycott.”
As members of the Ukrainian American community, we should express our indignation over such statements. For your convenience, please find a sample letter to Senator Schumer by clicking on Read More below. You can send your correspondence via fax: 202-228-3027 (Washington, D.C. office)
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65 Years and Counting...
2005 marked the 65th anniversary of the founding of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA). On May 24, 1940, an American Ukrainian Congress convened at the Washington Hotel in our nation’s capital, with 804 delegates hailing from 168 cities across the US... (read more, view archival photos.. Click here...)
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On May 24, 1940, an American Ukrainian Congress convened at the Washington Hotel in our nation’s capital, with 804 delegates hailing from 168 cities across the US... 