Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday issued a statement mourning the death of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, calling him a 'true defender of freedom' and recalling his 10 visits to Ukraine since the Russian invasion. Zelenskyy said they were in constant contact and met twice in the past week, and that Graham was working on initiatives to advance peace, including tougher sanctions on Russia, according to Abu Ali Express.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday became the latest world leader to eulogize Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who died Saturday night at age 71. In a statement released by his office, Zelenskyy described Graham as a 'true defender of freedom' and highlighted the senator's 10 visits to Ukraine since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.
Zelenskyy noted that they were in constant contact and had met twice in the past week alone. He said Graham had been advancing 'important initiatives that could bring peace closer,' including tougher sanctions on Russia. 'America and the world have lost a determined leader,' Zelenskyy wrote.
The Zioneer has reported extensively on the death of Graham, a cornerstone of pro-Israel advocacy in the U.S. Senate, and on the subsequent tributes from President Donald Trump, Foreign Minister Israel Katz, and others. Zelenskyy's statement adds a major international voice to the mourning and underscores Graham's role in supporting Ukraine during the war.
2 developments
- StrongZelensky says he had a long, detailed call with Trump; agrees with Trump on Crimea
- DevelopingZelensky after Trump meeting: 'We discussed ideas to bring peace closer'
- DevelopingTrump on Ukraine: Zelensky is 'holding up pretty well,' many dying on both sides
- StrongZelensky says he spoke with Trump, sees 'real chance' to end war with Russia
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