Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday released a statement mourning the death of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, revealing they were in constant contact and met twice in the past week. Zelenskyy said Graham was working on initiatives to advance peace, including imposing tougher sanctions on Russia, according to a statement from his office.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday issued a deeply personal eulogy for Senator Lindsey Graham, recounting their frequent contact and revealing that they met twice in the past week. Zelenskyy credited Graham with working on peace initiatives including tougher sanctions on Russia.
The statement follows a day of tributes from world leaders. As The Zioneer reported earlier Sunday, Graham died suddenly at age 71 from cardiac arrest. President Trump released a statement calling Graham "one of the greatest senators," and Foreign Minister Israel Katz eulogized him as a "true friend of Israel." Graham's office confirmed his death at 09:10 Jerusalem time.
Zelenskyy's tribute underscores the late senator's role as a bipartisan figure on foreign policy. Graham visited Ukraine ten times since the 2022 Russian invasion and was a vocal advocate for military aid. The eulogy adds a personal dimension to the global reaction, highlighting the depth of relationships Graham maintained.
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