BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EstoSite - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.estosite.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EstoSite REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T090000 DTSTAMP:20260504T204905 CREATED:20240913T174820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T193538Z UID:11039-1726650000-1726650000@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:JBANC Baltic Spotlight 5: Latvia´s Response to Invasion of Ukraine DESCRIPTION:Join our partners from the Joint Baltic Americans National Committee on September 18th at 9am (4pm EET) for the fifth edition of Baltic Spotlight\, featuring Dr. Māris Andžāns\, Director of the Center for Geopolitical Studies Riga. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe discussion will be focused on the Latvian response to the invasion of Ukraine\, including the increase in spending\, defensive capabilities\, and the start of conscription.About the Speaker: Māris Andžāns\, Dr.sc.pol.\, is the Director of the Center for Geopolitical Studies Riga and an Associate Professor at Riga Stradins University. Previously\, he was a Visiting Scholar at the Harvard University Davis Center\, a Fellow at the Academy of International Affairs NRW in Bonn\, Germany and a Visiting Fulbright Scholar at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. He was also the Vice Rector of Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences and Senior Researcher at the Latvian Institute of International Affairs.He has authored more than 110 publications\, primarily on security and defense issues of the Baltic states\, but also Central Asia\, as well as on transport and digital policies. Dr. Andžāns has ten years of experience in the public administration of Latvia. He served in positions related to the coordination of EU and NATO issues\, security of transport and communications\, civil-military cooperation\, aviation\, electronic communications\, and postal issues. Among other duties\, he has served as the Chairman of the National Cyber Security Council of Latvia and the Dangerous Goods Movement Consultative Council of Latvia. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\nJBANC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \n\n\n\nTopic: Baltic Spotlight with Māris Andžāns – Wednesday\, September 18 at 9:00 am ET \n\n\n\nTime: Sep 18\, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88623112846?pwd=snb4cJ2I4KFcafNjiaOZS7iAFvWo2w.1\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 886 2311 2846 \n\n\n\nPasscode: 532306 \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nOne tap mobile \n\n\n\n+13017158592\,\,88623112846#\,\,\,\,*532306# US (Washington DC) \n\n\n\n+19292056099\,\,88623112846#\,\,\,\,*532306# US (New York) \n\n\n\nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kGYdTM7Zr URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/11039/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Online Discussion,Security,Ukraine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-Baltic-Spotlight-5.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T170000 DTSTAMP:20260504T204905 CREATED:20240709T035826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T165859Z UID:10817-1720602000-1720717200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:NATO Public Forum DESCRIPTION:Marking 75 years of the Alliance\n\n\n\nSeventy-five years ago\, 12 countries signed the North Atlantic Treaty in Washington\, D.C. to ensure their collective defense in an unpredictable world. \n\n\n\nThis year\, 32 NATO Allies will meet again in Washington\, D.C. to make key decisions on how to continue to protect their one billion citizens as the world faces the most dangerous security environment since the Cold War. \n\n\n\nParallel to this meeting of leaders at the Washington Summit\, the city will host the NATO Public Forum – an event that aims to promote a better public understanding of NATO’s policies\, goals and decisions through dialogue and engagement with a unique and diverse group of stakeholders.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister here for link\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMore information about the event is available at https://natopublicforum.org\n\n\n\nThis event is co-hosted with the United States Government in collaboration with the Atlantic Council\, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS)\, GLOBSEC\, German MArshall Fund of the United States (GMF) and the Hudson Institute. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/nato-public-forum/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Online Discussion,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CEEC-NATO-5-forum-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T150000 DTSTAMP:20260504T204905 CREATED:20240709T032423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T144202Z UID:10802-1720533600-1720537200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:A Conversation with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis ahead of the Washington Summit DESCRIPTION:Tune in to hear Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis as he sits down with Senior Fellow Peter Rough on the eve of the Washington summit to discuss the prospects for Ukraine and the outlook for Lithuanian security. He will be introduced by Hudson Visiting Fellow Tomas Janeliūnas of Vilnius University. \n\n\n\nWatch live: A Conversation with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis ahead of the Washington Summit | Hudson Institute \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Gabrielus Landsbergis\, Foreign Minister of Lithuania \n\n\n\nUpon taking office as foreign minister of Lithuania in December 2020\, Gabrielius Landsbergis quickly made a name for himself as one of Europe’s most effective diplomats. Early in his term\, he announced that Lithuania would no longer participate in the Cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European Countries (China-CEEC) format; Estonia and Latvia withdrew the following year. Moreover\, since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine\, Landsbergis has outspokenly defended Ukrainian sovereignty and denounced Russia’s occupation. In fact\, his clarity on the threat Russia poses goes back years. As he put it in June 2024\, “I’m Lithuanian\, and we strongly disapproved of Russian imperialism before it was common to do so.” \n\n\n\nFurthermore\, Foreign Minister Landsbergis has time and again made the case for the transatlantic alliance and underscored the importance of a strong American presence in Europe. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPeter Rough\, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center on Europe and Eurasia at Hudson Institute. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTomas Janeliūnas\, Visiting Fellow in the Center on Europe and Eurasia at Hudson Institute. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nInquiries: msnow@hudson.org URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/a-conversation-with-lithuanian-foreign-minister-gabrielius-landsbergis-ahead-of-the-washington-summit/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/President-Landsbergis.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T200000 DTSTAMP:20260504T204905 CREATED:20240627T213102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T002911Z UID:10748-1719946800-1719950400@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:CEEC presents: Ukrainian Perspectives on the NATO Summit DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Central & East European Coalition\, this virtual forum presents Ukrainian perspectives on the upcoming NATO Summit. The discussion will feature Mr Yegor Cherniev of the Ukrainian parliament and Mr Eerik-Niiles Kross\, Estonian parliament member and diplomat. The discussion will be moderated by Ms Trudy Rubin\, world affairs columnist at the Philadelphia Inquirer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMs Trudy Rubin\, a long-time world affairs columnist\, will also discuss her recent trip to the frontlines in Ukraine. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister for link\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEANC is a proud member of the Central and East European Council. \n\n\n\nCEEC was established in 1994 and is currently composed of eighteen national\, membership-based organizations representing Americans of Armenian\, Belarusan\, Croatian\, Czech\, Estonian\, Georgian\, Hungarian\, Latvian\, Lithuanian\, Polish\, Romanian\, Slovak\, and Ukrainian descent. \n\n\n\nThe Coalition was established to coordinate the efforts of ethnic organizations whose members continue to maintain strong cultural\, economic\, political\, and religious ties to the countries of Central and East Europe. The Coalition serves as a liaison with these national Central and East European ethnic organizations. \n\n\n\nThese organizations cooperate in calling attention to issues of mutual concern\, especially as regards United States policy toward Central and East Europe. The Coalition has cooperated on a wide range of issues including calling attention to Russia’s policies toward its neighbors\, NATO enlargement\, and U.S. assistance programs for the region. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/ceec-presents-ukrainian-perspectives-on-the-nato-summit/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Online Discussion,Security,Ukraine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot_27-6-2024_17212_mail.google.com_.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T203000 DTSTAMP:20260504T204905 CREATED:20240625T204925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T003922Z UID:10730-1719514800-1719520200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Virtual discussion. JBANC Spotlight: "Ukraine and Beyond" DESCRIPTION:JBANC hosts its third Baltic spotlight event\, featuring a discussion with Dr. Tomas Janeliūnas on the topic: “Ukraine and beyond: The Baltic states’ priorities\, expectations and potential outcomes at the NATO Summit 2024.” \n\n\n\nDr. Tomas Janeliūnas is a visiting research fellow at the Hudson Institute. He is a full-time professor at the Institute of International Relations and Political Science (IIRPS)\, Vilnius University. His work focuses on the security of small states\, foreign policy of great powers\, and the foreign policy of Lithuania. \n\n\n\nJoin us over Zoom on Thursday\, June 27 at 7 pm ET for a discussion on the goals of the Baltic states ahead of the NATO Summit. \n\n\n\nEmail jbanc@jbanc.org to receive the link for this event. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-discussion-jbanc-spotlight-ukraine-and-beyond/ LOCATION:Virtual Zoom event CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security,Ukraine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-JBANC-Baltic-Spotlight-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T150000 DTSTAMP:20260504T204905 CREATED:20240513T205941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T183510Z UID:10559-1716994800-1716994800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Stanford University hosts Estonian Ambassador Kristjan Prikk for a talk on "Russia's War in Ukraine and its Implications on European Security: Why should America care?" DESCRIPTION:Can´t make it to California? Watch the live stream of this important discussion hosted by Stanford University. \n\n\n\nMore than ten years into Russia’s war against Ukraine and more than two years after Moscow launched a full-scale aggression\, there is still no end in sight to the largest military conflict in Europe after WWII. What are the implications of this war on the security of Europe but also on the United States? What would it take to end the war and in what kind of a world will we all live on the day after it’s all over? The event will feature a discussion on the possibility of a viable Western strategy for success that not only saves Ukraine but also strengthens the United States’ role as the leader of the free world. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening remarks will be delivered by Amir Weiner\, Associate Professor of History and Director of Stanford’s Center for Russian\, East European and Eurasian Studies. \n\n\n\nDetails: events.stanford.edu/event/russias-war-in-ukraine \n\n\n\n\nGo to live stream\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEstonia’s Ambassador to the U.S. Kristjan Prikk started his mission in Washington\, D.C. in May 2021. He is a graduate of the US Army War College and has served as the National Security Coordinator to the Prime Minister. Prior to arriving in D.C.\, he was the Permanent Secretary of the Estonian Ministry of Defense. Among his previous assignments are two other tours in Washington as an Estonian diplomat and work on NATO-Russia and NATO-Ukraine topics at a time when these relationships were considerably less charged than today. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMichael McFaul is Director at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies\, the Ken Olivier and Angela Nomellini Professor of International Studies in the Department of Political Science\, and the Peter and Helen Bing Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. He joined the Stanford faculty in 1995. He served for five years in the Obama administration\, first as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Russian and Eurasian Affairs at the National Security Council at the White House (2009-2012)\, and then as U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation (2012-2014). \n\n\n\nThe hybrid event is free and open to the public. To attend in person\, RSVP is requested. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/lecture-talk-stanford-university-estonian-ambassador-on-russias-war-in-ukraine-and-its-implications-on-european-security-why-should-america-care/ LOCATION:Stanford University\, Hohbach Hall\, Room 122\, 557 Escondido Mall\, Stanford\, California\, 94305 CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion,Security,Security & Baltic Cooperation,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T235959 DTSTAMP:20260504T204905 CREATED:20240322T130028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T131808Z UID:10327-1711324800-1711411199@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Registration deadline: Baltic Advocacy Days DESCRIPTION:This is a crucial time to advocate loudly in support of Estonian\, Latvian\, and Lithuanian security interests. Your voice matters\, and your calls make an impact. The Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) coordinates meetings between constituents and offices of the United States Congress to further the ties between the U.S. and the Baltic states. Talking points will be emailed to participants. We know the threats\, we must make them understood in DC. \n\n\n\nThis year’s Baltic Advocacy Days will take place from April 8-12\, 2024\, consisting of both in-person and virtual meetings over Zoom. Meetings typically last approximately 20 -30 minutes with a goal of at least two-three meetings per participant. \n\n\n\nVirtual meetings will be scheduled from Monday to Wednesday\, April 8 -10. \n\n\n\nIn-person meetings will take place on April 11-12 (Thursday). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur advocacy for 2024 will be focused on these points: \n\n\n\n•    Security assistance to Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania (Baltic Security Initiative\, Foreign Military Financing\, etc.) \n\n\n\n•    Security assistance for Ukraine necessary to help it defend itself against Russia. \n\n\n\n•    Maintaining a strong NATO alliance and transatlantic relations. \n\n\n\n•    Other Ukraine-related legislation. \n\n\n\nWe encourage anyone interested in strengthening U.S.-Baltic relations and advocating for transatlantic security to fill out the form below. No prior knowledge is required\, as talking points will be emailed to participants. \n\n\n\nClick Here to Register URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/registration-deadline-baltic-advocacy-days/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Online Discussion,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-Advocacy-Days-QR.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T235959 DTSTAMP:20260504T204905 CREATED:20240225T040350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T041151Z UID:10102-1708732800-1708905599@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Baltic Action Alert: Ukraine rallies Feb. 24-25 DESCRIPTION:A Message from our friends at the ALA (American Latvian Association) Call to Action Unit \n\n\n\nDear Friend of the Baltics\, \n\n\n\nFeb. 24 will mark two years of Russia’s murderous invasion of Ukraine\, and almost 10 years of Russia’s illegal occupation of Ukrainian territory since 2014. It is an anniversary to rally support against the violence\, lies and threats perpetrated by the regime in Moscow – not only against Ukraine\, but also against the U.S.\, the Baltics and our allies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this election year\, Congress and candidates need to see and hear public support for Ukraine\, to ensure the U.S. continues to support Ukraine now – and the Baltics in the future. \n\n\n\nWe urge you to use this tragic anniversary to demonstrate need and resolve by participating in a rally or other event that local Ukrainians are hosting on Feb. 24 or Feb. 25: \n\n\n\nCA – Los Angeles:https://www.facebook.com/events/1433291477623836/https://www.facebook.com/events/1086304085855262/ (auto rally)CA – San Diego:https://www.facebook.com/events/1328666797840700/ (fundraiser)CA – San Francisco:https://www.facebook.com/events/844859137439082/ (auto rally)CO – Denver:https://www.facebook.com/events/324173363737901/CT – Hartford:https://www.facebook.com/events/349605357965212/District of Columbia – Washington DC: https://www.facebook.com/events/892714775681965HI – Honolulu:https://www.facebook.com/events/1163343175046955/IL – Chicago:https://www.facebook.com/events/1048034142978491/MA – Boston:https://www.facebook.com/events/388857010366529/MI – Detroit:https://www.facebook.com/events/637067795140957/MI – Grand Rapids:https://www.facebook.com/events/936960738090306/MN – Minneapolis:https://www.facebook.com/events/344734181850945/NC – Asheville:https://www.facebook.com/events/3381827465443069/NY – New York:https://ukrainianinstitute.org/event/24-february-2024/ (open house)OH – Cleveland:https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=779257527565985PA – Philadelphia: https://www.facebook.com/events/310533904861294/PA – Pittsburgh:https://www.facebook.com/events/7395367410520111/SC – Columbia:https://www.facebook.com/events/3687116931611887/SC – Greenville:https://www.facebook.com/events/963025491931998/TN – Nashville:https://www.facebook.com/events/1082021496331001/TX – Austin:https://www.facebook.com/events/751180146927665/TX – Dallas: https://www.facebook.com/events/424210626701438/ (auto rally)VT – Dummerston (near Brattleboro):https://www.facebook.com/events/784936526788877/WA – Seattle:https://www.facebook.com/events/763608985821498WI – Milwaukee:https://www.facebook.com/events/755763479310616/ \n\n\n\nPlease check local times and locations. Bring your family members\, friends and Baltic flags! Let’s show Baltic support for Ukraine! \n\n\n\nAitäh\, paldies\, ačiū\, thank you.ALA Call to Action Management Committee \n\n\n\nAlong with its partners the Estonian American National Council and the Lithuanian American Council\, ALA is a parent organization of the Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC). JBANC works to represent Baltic Americans on Capitol Hill. \n\n\n\nALA is not affiliated with any of the groups organizing these events and is not responsible for event content or changes. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-action-alert-ukraine-rallies-feb-24-25/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Estonia,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Ukraine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ALA.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T120000 DTSTAMP:20260504T204905 CREATED:20231108T165454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T170224Z UID:9529-1699963200-1699963200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:EU-US Defense & Future Forum\, hosted by Atlantic Council's Europe Center DESCRIPTION:Keynote Conversation with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Estonia\, Kaja Kallas\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center at the third annual EU-US Defense & Future Forum on November 14 and 15\, for a keynote conversation with the Prime Minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas. Register in-person or virtually for discussions on how the EU-US relationship can further strengthen collective prosperity and security. \n\n\n\nWhat is the view from Tallinn\, Estonia on the geopolitical challenges threatening the transatlantic partnership? As the United States\, the European Union\, and the transatlantic partners face a long-term task of supporting Ukraine\, Estonia and the Baltic states as NATO allies and EU member states are on the frontlines of confronting Russia’s revanchism and thought leaders in reimagining Europe’s security and geopolitical role. \n\n\n\nThis keynote conversation with Prime Minister Kaja Kallas will explore the importance of ending Russia’s cycle of aggressions for the future of European and wider global security. It will consider the actions necessary to bolster European defense readiness and assess why partnership is essential in standing up for shared values including democracy and rule of law and ensuring Europe is free\, prosperous and secure with Ukraine firmly anchored in the Euro-Atlantic community. \n\n\n\nAttend in person or view online. \n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eu-us-defense-future-forum-hosted-by-atlantic-councils-europe-center/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AC-Nov-2023-KK-keynote-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230614T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T170000 DTSTAMP:20260504T204905 CREATED:20230517T021545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230517T021629Z UID:9226-1686729600-1686848400@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Ukrainian Advocacy Days 2023 DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Ukrainian National Information Service (UNIS)\, the Washington\, DC public affairs bureau of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA)\, this advocacy event is another important endeavor for the Ukrainian American community\, especially given the 15-month war of Russian aggression in Ukraine. \n\n\n\n\nRegister today\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs Ukraine enters the summer months of another year of the kremlin’s full-scale invasion\, the June 14-15th advocacy event will be an opportunity to meet in-person with congressional offices and to promote immediate concerns for increased security assistance for Ukraine for a decisive victory; imposing more sanctions against Russia; designating the Wagner Group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO); and\, recognition of the current war\, the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children\, and the Holodomor as genocide.  \n\n\n\nAs is traditional\, the highlight of the “Ukrainian Days” advocacy program will include presentations of the “Friend of UNIS” award to Members of Congress and others who have shown overwhelming support for Ukraine and the enhancement of U.S.-Ukraine relations.   URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/ukrainian-advocacy-days-2023/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Security,Ukraine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Register-UkrDays-Jun2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ukrainian National Information Service (UNIS)":MAILTO:unis@ucca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T150000 DTSTAMP:20260504T204905 CREATED:20220923T040114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T202959Z UID:8604-1664200800-1664204400@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Atlantic Council: A Conversation on the US role in the NATO Alliance DESCRIPTION:What is the United States’ role in the alliance and how can NATO members continue to support Ukraine? United States Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis discuss. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeaturing: \n\n\n\n The Hon. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH)Co-Chair\, Senate NATO Observer GroupUS SenateThe Hon. Thom Tillis (R-NC)Co-Chair\, Senate NATO Observer GroupUS Senate \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Join the Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Security Initiative\, in the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security\, on Monday\, September 26 at 2:00 p.m. for a conversation with Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) . This conversation will be held virtually via Zoom.The war in Ukraine has ushered in a sea change in transatlantic security. In response to Russia’s illegal and unprovoked war\, the United States and its NATO allies have provided unprecedented military and political support to Ukraine in its fight for freedom\, increased the alliance’s deterrence and defense posture especially along its Eastern Flank\, and remained steadfast in maintaining an “open door policy” for prospective new members such as Sweden and Finland. Still\, as Russia’s war in Ukraine shifts into a new phase and NATO contemplates how to adapt in a changed security environment\, it is imperative that the transatlantic community explores what is next for the Alliance and the United States specifically. The Atlantic Council is excited to welcome Senators Shaheen and Tillis to discuss what long-term support the United States and its allies can offer to Ukraine and its people\, how to strengthen Western resolve and unity through the upcoming winter\, and how to bolster collective defense to resist expanding Russian aggression\, including in critical regions such as the Black Sea.The Scowcroft Center’s Transatlantic Security Initiative is pleased to present this live event as part of the Atlantic Council’s #ACFrontPage event series\, our premier ideas platform spotlighting global leaders and championing constructive solutions to global challenges. The Transatlantic Security Initiative shapes and influences the debate on the greatest security challenges facing the North Atlantic Alliance and its key partners.\n\n\n\n\nRegister here URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/atlantic-council-a-conversation-on-the-us-role-in-the-nato-alliance/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Security,Ukraine,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/AC-Front-page-Shaheen-and-Tillis-on-NATO.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T190000 DTSTAMP:20260504T204905 CREATED:20220421T224437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220421T224443Z UID:8103-1652544000-1652554800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:"United with Ukraine" - A Night of Baltic Culture\, Solidarity and Support DESCRIPTION:Dine to Donate!\n\n\n\nAuthentic ethnic foods\, performances\, surprise guests! \n\n\n\nPresented by the Lakewood Estonian Society\, the Latvian Community of New Jersey\, and the New Jersey Lithuanian Community \n\n\n\nDonations by check welcome to help support humanitarian efforts for Ukraine. \n\n\n\nLakewood Estonian House & Cultural Center \n\n\n\n4 Cross Street and Veterans Highway \n\n\n\nJackson\, NJ 08572 URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/united-with-ukraine-lakewood-estonian-housebaltic-culture-solidarity-and-support/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Culture,Family activities,Latvia,Lithuania,Ukraine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/United-with-Ukraine-2022-Baltics-at-LAkewood.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T090000 DTSTAMP:20260504T204905 CREATED:20220414T211552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T211636Z UID:8041-1651741200-1651741200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Virtual Forum for Global Estonians DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs invites Estonians from around the world to attend this virtual global forum featuring Estonian Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets and Estonian president ( 2016-2021) Kersti Kaljulaid. Simultaneous translation from Estonian will be offered in English and Russian. \n\n\n\nWatch and think along with the virtual forum of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs via the Worksup environment from any location in the world with a working internet connection. The forum will have simultaneous interpretation into English and Russian\, and will include a Q&A session. \n\n\n\nThis time\, the forum will have two panels. The first panel will look at the impact of Europe’s changed security situation on Estonia and whether Estonia is defended. The second panel will discuss Estonia’s e-state services. What are its uses for Estonians abroad and do people know and use these options sufficiently? \n\n\n\nThe forum is opened by Foreign Minister Eva-Maria Liimets and President Kersti Kaljulaid will give a speech. Music is provided by singer and composer Mari Kalkun. \n\n\n\nThe virtual forum is moderated by Silver Tambur\, cofounder and editor-in-chief of the online publication Estonian World. \n\n\n\nLet’s exchange thoughts about Estonians across the globe once again and see where they take us! \n\n\n\nA link for participation and the program will be published soon. \n\n\n\nWatch the previous virtual forums here: \n\n\n\n\nhttps://globalestonian.com/en/podcasts-videos URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-forum-for-global-estonians-2022-05/ CATEGORIES:Government of Estonia,Security,Ukraine,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/virtual-forum-750-est-2022-05.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T093000 DTSTAMP:20260504T204905 CREATED:20220329T013241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T054807Z UID:7924-1648542600-1648546200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Online Discussion: A conversation with the Baltic presidents DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording here\n\n\n\n\n On Tuesday\,  March 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET\, the eighteenth anniversary of the accession of the Baltic states to NATO\, Estonian President Alar Karis\, Latvian President Egils Levits\, and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda will join the Atlantic Council to outline their views on the current situation in Ukraine\, its implications for European security\, and how NATO should adapt to respond to a fundamentally changed relationship with Russia. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRussia’s unprovoked war in Ukraine will have momentous consequences for the transatlantic community and security and defense architecture in Europe for years to come. \n\n\n\nFeaturing: \n\n\n\n H.E. Alar Karis President of the Republic of EstoniaH.E. Egils LevitsPresident of the Republic of LatviaH.E. Gitanas NausėdaPresident of the Republic of Lithuania \n\n\n\nIn conversation with: \n\n\n\n Ambassador Paula J. DobrianskyVice Chair\, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Atlantic Council;Former Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs US Department of State;Senior Fellow\, Future of Diplomacy Project Harvard University Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs\n\n\n\nPresidents of Estonia\, Latvia\, Lithuania\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Scowcroft Center’s Transatlantic Security Initiative is pleased to present this live event as part of the Atlantic Council’s #ACFrontPage event series\, our premier ideas platform spotlighting global leaders and championing constructive solutions to global challenges. The Transatlantic Security Initiative shapes and influences the debate on the greatest security challenges facing the North Atlantic Alliance and its key partners.This conversation will take place on Zoom and will be broadcast on YouTube\, Twitter\, Facebook\, and LinkedIn. To receive the event information\, please register below. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to watch the event. \n\n\n\nOn Twitter? Follow @AtlanticCouncil and @ACScowcroft and use the hashtag #ACFrontPage to join the conversation and submit questions. \n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/online-discussion-a-conversation-with-the-baltic-presidents/ CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security,Ukraine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/2022-AC-Baltic-Presidents-0329.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T140000 DTSTAMP:20260504T204905 CREATED:20220318T193731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T074018Z UID:7811-1647784800-1647784800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:War in Ukraine: Perspectives from Estonia DESCRIPTION:A Virtual Forum hosted by Estonian American National Council \n\n\n\nEstonian American National Council is honored to welcome Estonian Ambassador Kristjan Prikk and Estonian parliament member Marko Mihkelson for a discussion on how the continued Russian assault on Ukraine affects Estonia and the security of the Baltic region. \n\n\n\nEANC Washington\, DC Director Karin Shuey presents an overview of what has and is being done by the Estonian American National Council and partners to help Ukraine\, and the Council shares more ways on how the Estonian-American community and individuals can help. \n\n\n\nFeatured guest speakers: \n\n\n\nMr. Kristjan PrikkAmbassador of the Republic of Estonia to the United States \n\n\n\nMr. Marko MihkelsonChair\, Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) \n\n\n\nA Q & A Session is planned if time allows. In the interests of time\, email your questions ahead: erku@estosite.org \n\n\n\nEvent language: primarily in English\, invite a friend! Together we are stronger. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWashington\, DC\, 2022. National Rally in support of Ukraine. Find a rally near you! here. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/war-in-ukraine-perspectives-from-estonia/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T033000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T163000 DTSTAMP:20260504T204905 CREATED:20220301T194502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T201823Z UID:7739-1646105400-1646152200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:BACC hosts Estonian\, Latvian\, Lithuanian Ambassadors for Briefing on the Situation in Ukraine DESCRIPTION:Ambassadors of Estonia\, Latvia and Lithuania give a briefing hosted by the Baltic American Chamber of Commerce. BACC welcomes you to tune in for up-to-the-minute\, first-person viewpoints from the highest-ranking diplomats from the Baltic States – Estonia\, Latvia and Lithuania – on the current situation in Ukraine. \n\n\n\nTune in here: via ZoomMeeting ID: 873 0346 4018Password: 356770 URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/bacc-hosts-ambassadorial-briefing-on-the-situation-in-ukraine/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security & Baltic Cooperation,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022-0301-march-CEPA-Slide.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220226T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T235900 DTSTAMP:20260504T204905 CREATED:20220226T200105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T200459Z UID:7713-1645833600-1648771140@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Rallies in Support of Ukraine DESCRIPTION:Demonstrations and rallies across the US and the globe are being held to demand more support for Ukraine and to stop Putin as he attacks Ukraine in pursuit of his Imperialist agenda\, and threatens all of Europe\, including Estonia\, Latvia and Lithuania. To find a rally near you\, you can start here: www.stopputin.net \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEANC encourages you to voice support for Ukraine and to express concern for the Baltic nations Estonia\, Latvia and Lithuania. Please bring flags and posters to show Estonia’s and Estonian American’s support for Ukraine. \n\n\n\nThere are also many ways to actively show your support: \n\n\n\n Contact your congressman and senators; \n\n\n\nInform friends not familiar with the topic; \n\n\n\nBe careful what information you share (Misinformation-disinformation-malicious emails are rampant\, so share only verified information); \n\n\n\nDonate. Be sure to do your due diligence before making donations to aid groups and give out any personal information. EANC will be posting a shortlist of vetted organizations shortly. (EANC donated to the Humanitarian AId Fund organized by our Ukrainian counterpart\, UCCA\, the Ukrainian Congressional Committee of America (www.ucca.org) \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTogether we are stronger. Please bring posters and flags (Ukrainian\, Estonian\, Latvian\, Lithuanian\, American) to show your support. \n\n\n\n\nFIND RALLY NEAR ME\n\n\n\n\nThe national rally organized by the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America were held on Feb 26 and March Washington\, DC. This was the third demonstration on consecutive Sundays that the UCCA has organized. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/national-rally-in-support-of-ukraine/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ukraine-DC-rallies-eb-26-and-March-6.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR