JBANC Statement on Ukraine, NATO, and Chaos in Russia
The short-lived June 23-24 Russian mutiny led by the Wagner Group’s Yevgeny Prigozhin placed the instability of Russia on full display, from the uncertain domestic military response to the coup attempt to the dissonance of Putin’s message labeling Prigozhin and Wagner as traitors. The fact remains that the Wagner GroupContinue Reading
Baltic Advocacy Days
Register now for Baltic Advocacy Days! Our 2023 Baltic Advocacy Days are happening this year on July 20-21. In 2022, we were virtual, and this year it will be a hybrid event, meaning that we’ll have in-person meetings on July 20, with virtual meetings possible during the week. The in-personContinue Reading
New House Baltic Caucus Members
Four Members Join House Baltic Caucus. We are thrilled to welcome four new members to the #HouseBalticCaucus! Warm greetings to Representatives Mike Quigley (D-Illinois), Chris Pappas (D-New Hampshire), Vicente Gonzalez (D-Texas), and Pat Fallon (R-Texas). Thank you for supporting strong U.S.-Baltic ties! Rep. Quigley, the longest-serving member of the group, isContinue Reading
Central and East European Coalition Advocacy Day
The Central and East European Coalition (CEEC) held a congressional advocacy day on April 26 to discuss issues of critical importance related to the CEE region. Over 40 advocates from our communities in the United States came to Capitol Hill to take part in targeted meetings with over 20 keyContinue Reading
Ukraine Action Summit
The JBANC team participated in the Ukraine Action Summit on April 24-25, 2023. The Summit is a community advocacy event in the United States Congress hosted by the American Coalition for Ukraine, a coalition of now over 60 organizations, including JBANC, that are united in their support for Ukraine’s unequivocalContinue Reading
Central and East European Coalition Advocacy Day
Advocacy Day on Wednesday, April 26 on Capitol Hill. We invite you to participate in the Central and East European Coalition (CEEC)* Advocacy Day on Wednesday, April 26 on Capitol Hill. The event will organize meetings throughout the day with Senate and House offices onsite. Meetings are an opportunity forContinue Reading
CEEC Statement on Ukraine War Anniversary
February 24, 2023 On the first anniversary of Russia’s renewed bloody invasion of Ukraine, the Central and East European Coalition (CEEC) takes stock of where we are today one year later. The Ukrainian people bravely fight on, defending their homeland against Russia’s imperialist land seizures, genocide, and kidnapping of theirContinue Reading
One-year Anniversary of Russia’s New Attack Against Ukraine
For Estonians, February 24 marks a day of celebration on the anniversary of the 1918 declaration of independence (Manifest Eestimaa rahvastele). This year, Estonia marks its 105th birthday. Freedom can never be taken for granted. Particularly during this time. This is especially tangible considering it being the first anniversary ofContinue Reading
JBANC Legislative Update
The central concern in 2022 for the Joint Baltic American National Committee, Inc. (JBANC) remains Russia’s war against Ukraine – a serious threat to the West. Our support for Ukraine has also prompted increased calls for additional security assistance for the Baltic countries. Baltic Security Assistance. JBANC’s focus has been the BalticContinue Reading
Arm the Baltics and Keep Malign Neighbors at Bay
Note: This report was published on the CEPA website on November 2. The US has sent considerable military aid to the three Baltic states, but much more could and should be done — a new budget debate is now underway in Congress. It is just over 30 years since theContinue Reading