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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, alongside a group of Senate Democrats, made a visit to Ukraine on Friday, pledging US solidarity as Ukraine commemorates two years of conflict with Russia.
The delegation of top Democratic senators, including Senators Jack Reed, Richard Blumenthal, Michael Bennet, and Maggie Hassan, highlights Democrats’ commitment to supporting Ukraine amidst ongoing aid negotiation hurdles.

In a statement, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said, “We are here to show the Ukrainian people that America stands with them and will continue fighting to get the funding they so desperately need and deserve. We will not stop fighting until we gain the aid.” Schumer pointed out the broader implications of failing to support Ukraine, stating, “If we fail to stand by our allies there will be severe political, diplomatic, economic, and military consequences that will significantly hurt the American people over the next decades.”
The visit comes as House Speaker Mike Johnson has yet to advance a national security spending package, which includes $60 billion in aid for Ukraine. The Senate passed the package last week and now awaits a vote in the House. Schumer’s commented on Speaker Johnsons delay in a vote, saying, “When we return to Washington, we will make clear to Speaker Johnson – and others in Congress who are obstructing military and economic support – exactly what is at stake here in Ukraine and for the rest of Europe and the free world.”