Ukrainian Congress Committee of America

The U.S. House has passed the Ukraine Support Act — one of the most important pieces of Ukraine legislation in years.

By a vote of 226–195, the House advanced H.R. 2913, a bill that strengthens support for Ukraine and increases pressure on russia through security and reconstruction assistance, loans, expanded sanctions and export controls, and accountability measures for russian war crimes.

This vote sends a clear message: Americans continue to stand with Ukraine.

UCCA thanks every member of Congress who voted for H.R. 2913 and stood up for Ukraine’s freedom, security, sovereignty, and right to defend its people.

We also thank the members who spoke during the debate in support of Ukraine and the urgent need to confront russian aggression, including:
Gregory Meeks , Congressman Steny Hoyer , U.S. Representative Bill Keatingg , Representative Marcy Kaptur , Congressman Don Bacon , Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick , Congressman Kevin Kiley , Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi , Representative Jim Himes , Mike Quigley , Rep. Lloyd Doggett , Congressman Steve Cohen.

The work is not over. The Ukraine Support Act must still move through the Senate and be signed by the President.

Ukraine needs sustained support. russia must be held accountable.

Слава Україні.

Ukrainian National Information Service (UNIS)

A child should know the sound of bedtime stories.
Not air raid sirens.
A child should learn the way to school.
Not the way to a shelter.
A child should fall asleep holding a toy.
Not wondering if their home will still be there in the morning.
On the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, we remember Ukraine’s children — the ones stolen by russia’s war, and the ones still growing up beneath it.
Childhood should never be a battlefield.

A strong message of support for Ukraine in Congress

On June 3, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a procedural vote on H.Res. 518, clearing the way for consideration of H.R. 2913 — the Ukraine Support Act.

This matters.

The Ukraine Support Act is one of the most comprehensive Ukraine-related bills introduced in the 119th Congress. It includes security assistance, stronger sanctions against russia, intelligence cooperation, reconstruction support, and accountability measures for russian war crimes.

At a time when russia continues to attack Ukrainian civilians, cities, energy infrastructure, and cultural sites, this vote shows that support for Ukraine remains an active and urgent issue before Congress.

The Ukrainian National Information Service (UNIS), UCCA’s Washington, D.C. public affairs bureau, urges Ukrainian Americans and all friends of Ukraine to contact their Representative and ask them to vote YES on H.R. 2913, the Ukraine Support Act.

Sample message:

“My name is [Name], and I am a constituent from [City, State]. I urge you to vote YES on H.R. 2913, the Ukraine Support Act. This bill advances critical support for Ukraine, strengthens sanctions against russia, and reinforces America’s commitment to democracy, security, and the rule of law.”
Ukraine needs the tools to defend its people, protect its sovereignty, and resist russia’s ongoing war of terror.

Please contact your Representative today.

Слава Україні.

Ukrainian National Information Service (UNIS)

Millions of Ukrainian families woke up today in russia’s crosshairs.

Overnight, russia launched one of the largest missile and drone attacks of the war against Ukraine: 656 drones and 73 missiles targeting peaceful cities, residential neighborhoods, energy infrastructure, and essential public services.

Kyiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava, Sumy, Chernihiv, Khmelnytskyi, and other communities came under attack.

In Kyiv, dozens were injured, including children. In Dnipro, civilians were killed and wounded, and russian forces struck again as emergency crews worked through the rubble. In Kharkiv, more civilians were injured.

Despite the scale of the assault, Ukraine’s air defense forces intercepted 602 drones and 40 missiles, saving thousands of lives.

UCCA mourns the innocent lives lost, extends our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, and stands in solidarity with all those recovering from their injuries — and with the emergency responders risking their lives to save others.

These attacks are not isolated. They are part of russia’s sustained campaign of terror against the Ukrainian people: a war not only against territory, but against Ukraine’s sovereignty, identity, and future.

UCCA calls on the United States, our allies, and democratic nations around the world to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense, enforce and expand sanctions against the russian federation, close sanctions-evasion loopholes, and hold russian political and military leaders accountable for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Ukraine needs the means to defend its skies and protect its people.

The time for empty words and compromises with the aggressor is long gone.

Слава Україні.

З Днем Києва!

Today, we celebrate Kyiv, Ukraine’s ancient capital, a city of memory, culture, resilience, and unbreakable spirit.

For Ukrainians in America and around the world, Kyiv is more than a place on a map. It is home, history, identity, and a symbol of Ukraine’s will to live freely.

Pictured here is UCCA President Mycjailo Sawkiw in Kyiv, holding the blue and yellow flag in the heart of Ukraine’s capital.

May Kyiv continue to stand strong, beautiful, and free.

Києве, ми з тобою. Слава Україні!

Mission 17 complete: 51 vehicles delivered to Ukraine.

UCCA was proud to participate with Ukraine Focus in their largest mission yet.

The mission included:

🚑 42 ambulances
🛻 3 armored vehicles
🚙 5 SUVs
🚚 1 pick-up truck

All 51 vehicles, along with medical equipment and supplies, were handed over to Ukraine’s Territorial Defense Forces.

Every ambulance matters. Every supply delivery matters. Every mission like this helps support those defending Ukraine and democracy.

Thank you to the volunteers, drivers, donors, sponsors, and partners who made this possible... and thank you to UCCA's very own Tamara Olexy and Andriy Futey

A special UCCA thank you to Dr. Anna Kalynych, Dr. Petro Lenchur of Trinitas Regional Medical Center, and Dr. Eugene Holuka for the medical equipment and supplies.

The mission is complete, but the work continues.

Слава Україні. Героям слава.

Embassy of Ukraine in the USA / Посольство України в США Ukrainian National Information Service (UNIS)

This is the price of having terrorussia as your neighbor and wanting to live as a free and democratic society. We stand strong with Kyiv and our many partners there, continuing to provide vital aid. russia never sleeps, but neither do we

Happy vyshyvanka day! Remember that the right to wear it has been fought for for literal centuries.

A message from Mykhailo Bondarenko, UCCA’s new Director of Communications and Development:

Слава Україні!

I am honored to step into my new role as UCCA’s Director of Communications and Development.

For nearly four years, I have worked with UCCA as a part-time designer, writer, and social media coordinator. But my connection to the organization goes back even further — to 2016, when I helped digitize archival photographs, newspaper clippings, and pages of The Ukrainian Quarterly at UCCA’s New York City office.

That careful work with UCCA’s archives feels especially meaningful now. In many ways, I am returning to the same task on a larger scale: helping preserve, strengthen, and share UCCA’s story as the organization looks toward the future.

As UCCA marks 85 years of advocacy, humanitarian service, and Ukrainian-American community leadership, I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to build on that legacy with care, respect, and renewed energy.

As someone born and raised in Kyiv, Ukraine, and someone who has lived in the United States for nearly a decade, this work is deeply personal to me. I look forward to helping UCCA tell its story, strengthen connections across the country, and continue standing with Ukraine.

Please reach out to me at [email protected]