Advocate for President Obama to Visit Ukraine

19 May 2009

The Ukrainian American community watched with profound interest President Obama’s first European trip in April 2009.  During that time, the White House indicated the possibility of President Obama traveling to Moscow to meet his Russian counterpart, Dmitri Medvedyev.  It is now apparent that in July 2009 the President’s agenda includes trips to Russia and Italy for a meeting of the G-8 leaders.

The Ukrainian National Information Service (UNIS) believes this is a unique opportunity for President Obama to visit Ukraine and urges the Ukrainian American community to contact the White House and request that the President travel to Ukraine during his second European trip.   For your convenience, below please find a sample letter to President Obama.  You may send it electronically to the White House’s website at http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/.  Should you require additional information, please contact the UNIS office at (202) 547-0018 or via e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

SAMPLE LETTER

The President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500

Dear Mr. President:

As a Ukrainian American, I am very much interested in the United States developing a strong and stable strategic partnership with Ukraine. Considering the admirable progress Ukraine has and is making toward democratization and ensuring peace and stability in the region, I believe it is necessary that the United States support this development and encourage Ukraine’s further progress.

It is with this in mind, Mr. President, that I respectfully request that you visit Ukraine during your upcoming European trip in July 2009.  Your visit would signify that the United States supports Ukraine’s integration into the Euro-Atlantic community, and would solidify our common interests and bilateral relations.

Thank you for your consideration of my request and I look forward to reading about your trip to Kyiv, Ukraine.

Sincerely,