The war in Ukraine is the fight of our time. Ukraine’s fight is America’s fight. But support for Ukraine in America is under attackfrom outside of America and from withinand now is the most perilous time for Ukraine yet.
Like a political candidate running for re-election, Ukraine must be publicly supported and defended to ensure victory. Ukraine needs a strong, trusted and nimble advocacy machine that can hit hard, fast and often.
Especially now, as extreme politicians and others have successfully slowed Ukraine funding and chipped away at public support. This has been compounded by assaults on Ukraine by Trump, DeSantis, Fox News, Tucker Carlson and others. The war in Israel and Gaza has only further distracted and encouraged disengagement in Ukraine. Many are arguing that America will have to choose one or the other. Or, the border crisis or Ukraine. Or, or, or. It's a false choice that needs to be pierced. Enemies of Ukraine must be challenged on every TV network, in every Congressional hearing, and on every social media platform.
Ukraine needs a powerful, coordinated, non-partisan, well-resourced advocacy machine led by trusted voices to drive communications, public support and funding.
American veterans are uniquely positioned to be that political cavalry.
We American veterans have a strong understanding, connection, interest and capacity to support Ukraine. We have experience moving public opinion and getting things done in Washington. We stand ready to guide, communicate and unleash that power.
Our mission is clear: support victory for Ukraine.
AVU's two lines of effort to ensure that mission is accomplished are:
1. Driving public support for Ukraine.
2. Protecting continued U.S. government funding for the fight.
The veterans community already overwhelmingly supports Ukraine. A July poll of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) members revealed Post-9/11 veterans' strong support for Ukraine.
89% of veterans support or are neutral regarding the U.S. involvement in Ukraine.
Bottom line: We American veterans are ready to fight for Ukraine. And America. We are ready to lead. Like Zelenskyy, we just need ammunition.
AVU is structured as a program sponsored by TAPS. TAPS is a 501c3 that can receive tax-deductible donations on behalf of AVU now. We are also in the process of creating our own AVU 501c4.
American veterans will send a powerful and lasting message to America, Ukraine and the world: it’s one team, one fight.
Slava Ukraini!
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