An Evening with John J. Sullivan and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

Gain exclusive insights into the complex dynamics of U.S.-Russia relations as former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, John J. Sullivan, delves into his memoir, Midnight in Moscow. Join Books & Books Literary Foundation for a conversation with Sullivan as he discusses his firsthand experiences navigating the diplomatic front lines during Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

Sullivan will be in conversation with former Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, offering an insightful perspective on this critical period in world history. Midnight in Moscow provides a behind-the-scenes look at the escalating tensions between the two superpowers, offering valuable context for understanding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Books will be available for purchase at the event.

Midnight in Moscow is a firsthand account of the U.S. ambassador's experiences as tensions between the United States and Russia reached a boiling point. Sullivan offers a detailed analysis of the factors leading up to the invasion of Ukraine and its implications for the global order.

John J. Sullivan is a distinguished diplomat and attorney with a long career in public service and the private sector. He served as U.S. ambassador to Russia under both President Biden and President Trump. Before his post in Moscow, he served for almost three years as the U.S. deputy secretary of state. He is currently a distinguished fellow at Georgetown and Columbia Universities, a partner in Mayer Brown LLP, and a member of the congressionally-chartered, bipartisan Commission on Reform and Modernization of the Department of State.

Former Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen brings a wealth of experience in foreign policy to the conversation. Her tenure in Congress includes Chairwoman emeritus of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).