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U.S. Senate Passes Resolution Supporting Ukraine's NATO Aspirations On Monday, April 28, the United States Senate passed Resolution number 523 in support of Ukraine's NATO Aspirations. All three Presidential candidates, Hillary Clinton, John McCain and Barack Obama, co-sponsored the resolution, an unequivocal demonstration that the commitment made at Bucharest will be sustained regardless of who the next president is. Full text of Resolution

Bill Cline - Global Environment Team Leader U.S. Foreign Commercial Service Five Myths and Misperceptions about the U.S. and Environmental Protection Video (wma 10.4 MB 5:44)

Biotechnology Is 'Greener' Than You Think Val Giddings, Ph.D., an expert in biotechnology, visited Ukraine this week at the invitation of the Ministry of Economy to discuss how biotechnology might be used in Ukraine to help produce more food at less cost and with fewer environmental impacts. In honor of Earth Day, Dr. Giddings discusses how biotechnology actually contributes to a better environment. Periodically, the U.S. Embassy invites prominent specialists to come to Ukraine to give speak and train students and professionals in their field of study. As more specialists come to Ukraine, we will highlight their participation in the program with podcasts recorded by the speakers during their stay. This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see the Ambassador address, please e-mail here . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us here. Audio (wma 854 KB 3:32) Audio (mp3 1.61 MB 3:32) Full Text of Transcript

US Air Force Jazz Band Tours Ukraine The United States Embassy in Ukraine is hosting the Check Six Jazz band from April 18 through 25. The band, which is part of the United States Air Force in Europe orchestra, will play in Kyiv, Kharkiv, Poltava, Zaporizhzhia, and Odesa. The goal of this tour is to foster understanding between Ukrainians and Americans and enhance cultural and personal ties between the people of the two countries. It is the first time a U.S. military band will perform in Ukraine. More information

Ambassador Taylor: Bucharest Strategic Victory For Ukraine Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Embassy's podcast series, Ambassador Taylor remarks on U.S. President George W. Bush's historic visit to Ukraine, and the outcomes of the 2008 NATO summit in Bucharest. This podcast continues our series of podcast recordings from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv. Ambassador Taylor personally records a podcast each month in which he describes highlights of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. Other podcasts feature other Embassy officials discussing special topics as well as a monthly "Ask the Consul" recording. If there is a topic you would like to see the Ambassador address, please e-mail here . If you have a question that you would like answered about visa matters, please e-mail us here. Video (wmv 4.15 MB 6:35) Audio (wma 6.24 MB 6:35) Audio (mp3 6.29 MB 6:35) Full Text of Transcript

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