Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an exclusive private dinner on June 11 with Ambassador John J. Sullivan, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia (2020-2022) and Deputy Secretary of State (2017-2019), as he shares a candid and timely account of America’s evolving relationship with Russia through the lens of his book, Midnight in Moscow: A Memoir from the Front Lines of Russia’s War Against the West.

Ambassador Sullivan brings unmatched insight into the relationship between Russia and the United States, which is reshaping the global order. From his tenure as the top U.S. diplomat in Moscow during the lead-up to and aftermath of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Sullivan offers an unfiltered view into the Kremlin’s aggressive posture and the challenges of maintaining diplomacy amid disinformation, cyberattacks, and authoritarian expansion.

This is a rare opportunity to hear from one of America’s most seasoned foreign policy leaders as he reflects on the high-stakes decisions, tense negotiations, and defining moments that continue to shape international relations and U.S. national security.

Limited seating. Advance registration required.
Don’t miss this powerful evening of firsthand perspectives from the front lines of foreign policy.

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Program Information: 

Date:
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Reception:
6:00 – 6:30 PM
Dinner and Discussion:
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Location:
Charlotte City Club — Directions to the parking garage (set your GPS to 116 W. 4th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202)
Parking is validated
Cost: 
$165 (WACC Member Rate) | $200 (Non-Member Rate) — Limited to 24 people. 
Includes pre-dinner cocktails, salad, entrée, dessert, wine during dinner, and coffee service

For non-online payments, please call 704-687-7762 or mail your check to “World Affairs Council of Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28223.”