A bipartisan delegation of seven U.S. senators, which included Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), met with Ukrainian leaders in Kyiv on Jan. 17 in what was described as a show of "unwavering support" to the European nation that faces ongoing tension with Russia. The lawmakers held talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky and other top government officials. The visit comes as Russia has amassed an estimated 100,000 troops near portions of its border with Ukraine and failed diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis. “The United States stands in unwavering support of our Ukrainian partners to defend their sovereignty and in the face of persistent Russian aggression,” said Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), one of the lawmakers. Others who traveled to Kyiv are Sens. Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Wicker. (Source: Washington Post 01/17/22) Bipartisan Senate delegation meets with Ukrainian leaders amid Russia tensions - The Washington Post UPDATE: Wicker said Ukraine is "a vital U.S. partner." The meeting was an opportunity to meet with Ukraine’s president to "express strong and united support for the country." (Source: WLBT 017/22)
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