“We are here — and we will defend Ukrainian sovereignty.”
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, February 25, 2022
“Israel has AIPAC. Ukraine will need an American Ukraine Public Affairs Committee.”
The Hill, April 26, 2024
The Reality in Washington
A clear majority of Americans support Ukraine. A bipartisan majority of Congress supports Ukraine.
But support alone does not produce results.
In Washington, goodwill does not automatically become legislation, sustained funding, or long-term strategic commitment. Political outcomes require constant presence, professional advocacy, and institutional power.
This is the lesson of every successful foreign policy constituency. AIPAC spent six decades — and now over $100 million annually — building durable influence. Ukraine’s supporters must meet the same challenge at the scale and seriousness the moment demands.
Our Mission
Founded in 2024, the American Ukraine Committee (AmUkr) exists for one purpose:
To convert broad public and congressional support for Ukraine into concrete, durable political outcomes in Washington.
We are building a permanent, bipartisan, and credible presence on Capitol Hill—one that ensures Ukraine’s interests are heard, understood, and defended year after year, regardless of political cycles.
American Ukraine Committee (amukr.org) is a 501(c)(4) a membership organization focused on outreach to Congress.
American Ukraine Political Action Committee (amukrpac.org) is a Federally registered PAC which provides campaign donations to pro-Ukraine Congressmen.
Jed Sunden is a veteran entrepreneur and civic leader with two decades of experience in Ukrainian media, politics, and civil society.
As the founder of KP Media, he launched the Kyiv Post—Ukraine’s premier English-language news outlet—and built the country's largest consumer internet company. Under his leadership, the firm became a pillar of independent journalism. Jed led KP Media to a successful IPO listing on the Ukrainian Stock Exchange before its 2011 acquisition.
Jed is also a dedicated advocate for Ukraine’s democratic and security interests. His contributions include:
Political Reform: Active involvement in anti-corruption and governance initiatives.
Civic Leadership: Serving 15 years as Vice President of the Jewish Community of Ukraine.
Advocacy: Mobilizing strategic and legislative support to ensure Ukraine’s victory and long-term security.
Jed Sunden - Founder and Director of American Ukraine Committee
