DOD Webinar: How Defense Communities Can Support Ukraine

January 22, 2024

DOD’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs will host a webinar next week to “educate city and state partners about the role local communities and domestic industries play in Ukraine’s industrial base impacts and direct industrial investments,” according to an announcement. “This interagency webinar will discuss domestic economic impact and how states can proactively engage in international efforts.”

The webinar will take place Jan. 31 at 4 p.m. Eastern time. It will feature briefers from the departments of State, Defense and Veterans Affairs. It is closed to the media.

Register in advance to receive information on how to join the call.

DOD photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. John Wright

January 22, 2024

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