Andriy Shevchenko
Ukrainian World Congress Mission Head to Ukraine; former Deputy Defense Minister, ambassador, and MP advancing global support, military aid, and Ukraine advocacy.
Andriy
Shevchenko
Ukrainian World Congress Mission Head to Ukraine; former Deputy Defense Minister, ambassador, and MP advancing global support, military aid, and Ukraine advocacy.
Speaker's bio
Andriy Shevchenko is the newly appointed Head of the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) Mission to Ukraine, where he leads efforts to strengthen cooperation between the global Ukrainian community, Ukrainian authorities, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, international partners, and the broader Ukrainian diaspora. In this role, he focuses on political advocacy, coalition-building with governments worldwide, and supporting initiatives such as Unite with Ukraine and EnergizeUkraine, designed to assist Ukrainian defenders and citizens during the ongoing conflict.
In Ukraine, Mr. Shevchenko is widely recognized for his experience as a journalist, community advocate, politician, and diplomat. Until September 2023, he served as Deputy Minister of Defense, overseeing military diplomacy, NATO and EU cooperation, and international military assistance. He has also served as Ukraine’s Ambassador to Canada and as a member of the Ukrainian Parliament, contributing significantly to Ukraine’s international relations and policy initiatives.
The XXVIII Triennial Congress of Ukrainian Canadians
