Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) released the following statement on the third-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine:
“Three years ago today, Russia launched a brutal invasion of Ukraine and ignited the worst fighting in Europe since World War II. The Ukrainian people have stood their ground, paying an immense toll to defend their country and democracy. In response to Russia’s unprovoked aggression, we have stood shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine. We mobilized unprecedented support and rallied our partners around the world to help preserve Ukraine’s sovereignty and ensure that Russia does not threaten NATO.
“But now, we have a president who is betraying our democratic ally, spouting Kremlin talking points, falsely blaming Ukraine for the war and casting doubt on the legitimacy of President Zelenskyy’s leadership. Trump and his team are deliberately undermining Ukraine’s negotiating position in potential talks with Russia, bringing shame upon the United States and eviscerating our standing in the world.
“The U.S. Senate must not yield, must not abandon Ukraine in its hour of greatest need, and must not sew further doubt about America’s willingness to abide by our commitments to Europe and NATO. Instead, we must reaffirm our support for Ukraine on a bipartisan basis, continue to provide the crucial assistance that Ukraine needs to defend itself, and work hand-in-hand with our European allies to defend the sovereign rights of all nations.”
Background:
Last week, Senator Adam Schiff joined Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), and a group of Senate colleagues on a bipartisan, bicameral congressional delegation to the Munich Security Conference (MSC). The trip included opportunities for Senators to forcefully promote an engaged U.S. foreign policy based on strong alliances and partnerships and to discuss international security policy with world leaders. During the conference, Senator Adam Schiff reiterated the need to maintain strong bipartisan support for Ukraine.
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