WASHINGTON – The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (U.S. Helsinki Commission) today announced the following hearing:
Ukraine: Confronting Internal Challenges and External Threats
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
10:00 am
Room 215
Dirksen Senate Office Building
Following the February 22 removal of the corrupt Yanukovych regime, the new interim government has been working to address numerous internal challenges, including badly needed economic and political reforms. This includes preparations for the May 25th presidential elections. At the same time, Russia continues to threaten Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity with further military intervention and attempts to undermine the legitimacy of the new government.
The hearing will offer an assessment of the current situation in Ukraine as it addresses difficult internal challenges exacerbated by Russia’s seizure of Crimea as well as an assessment of ongoing threats and challenges to other countries in the region. The hearing will address current U.S. policy, and how the United States, together with the international community, including the EU and the OSCE, can best continue to assist Ukraine and deter further Russian aggression.
Scheduled to testify:
- The Honorable Victoria Nuland, Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs, U.S. Department of State