From January 18-20, 2024, a bipartisan delegation, including Senators Chris Coons and Mike Rounds, returned from a productive trip to Europe, where they met with allies such as Slovakian President Zuzana Caputova to discuss the importance of supporting Ukraine. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is advocating for a Ukraine-border deal, facing some skepticism from Republicans like Mike Johnson. There is a consensus among top Democrats and the majority of congressmen on the necessity of Ukraine assistance, as confirmed by President Biden and emphasized by former Ambassador Michael McFaul. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in an interview with Matt Frei for Channel 4 News, invited former U.S. President Donald Trump to demonstrate his ability to end the war with Russia within 24 hours. Zelenskyy has criticized Trump's 'peace plan' as dangerous and underscored the critical role of U.S. support for Ukraine's survival.
🇺🇦ZELENSKYY TO TRUMP: PLEASE, COME STOP THE WAR? "Donald Trump, I invite you to Ukraine, to Kyiv. If you can stop the war in 24 hours, I think that's enough for you to come." Source: UK Channel 4 https://t.co/bL5XYrpmFj
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Zelenskyy invites Trump to Ukraine on condition he can end war with Russia in 24 hours: Report https://t.co/4BC5EAvke9
"Donald Trump, I invite you to Ukraine, to Kiev. If you can stop the war in 24 hours, I think that's enough for you to come," commented Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for British Channel 4 television. https://t.co/2sMSVEniVe
"Congress should approve new aid to Ukraine as fast as possible—not as a gesture of charity for Ukraine but as a hard-nosed and clear-headed investment in U.S. security objectives." https://t.co/MvBSOL35ON
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hits Trump over rhetoric around war with Russia: "Very dangerous" https://t.co/6M6ZO4Xxq4 https://t.co/fF7f39dP9G
Zelenskyy described Trump’s rhetoric as “very dangerous” and appeared to be apprehensive that Trump’s idea of a negotiated solution might involve Ukraine making major concessions to Russia. https://t.co/DK7fSyJY5F https://t.co/LDqBkUEhdg
Commentary: America’s support for Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion is in our critical national interest. https://t.co/PQBZffQNjM
House R leadership supports aid to Ukraine and a ‘win’ strategy. It makes all the sense in the world to secure the U.S. border AND support Ukraine. Wrote about it here w/ @mikepompeo https://t.co/B1ahNQtxBB https://t.co/24Mb5cDeaS
Speaker Mike Johnson suggesting he will try to bring Ukraine aid to the floor ... with conditions. MORE #DiplomacyWatch w/ @blaise_malley https://t.co/ifWg1GgDWh
⚡️Ukrainian President Volodymyr #Zelensky, in an interview with the British broadcaster Channel 4 News, invited former U.S. President Donald #Trump to #Kyiv to demonstrate his ability to end the war with Russia within 24 hours, as he had promised before. https://t.co/iXXTf054d2
🇺🇦🇺🇸🚨‼️ Zelensky invites Donald to Ukraine to stop the war in 24 hours. Mocking the next president is not smart, he’ll cut off funding and it’s over. https://t.co/vKYPAVry7h
Volodymyr Zelenskyy called Trump's statement that he would "end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours" "dangerous" and invited him to Kyiv He also said that he was not worried that American politicians tell Zelenskyy one thing, but behind his back they can do another. https://t.co/YTeAETkd3v
Ukrainian President Volodymyr #Zelenskyy has invited Former US President #DonaldTrump to visit Kyiv, following his assertion that the former president could stop the #Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours if re-elected. https://t.co/iIqUrYp7VO
⚡️Zelensky invites Trump to Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky has extended an invitation to Donald Trump to visit Kyiv, with a specific condition attached: the former U.S. president must demonstrate his ability to bring an end to the war with Russia within 24 hours, as he…
🚨 WOW: Zelenskyy says Donald Trump’s promise to end the Ukraine war in 24 hours if elected President “seems to me, very dangerous” I’m surprised they let this clip air. https://t.co/iT8TfSwOQs
🧐 Zelenskyy invites Trump to Ukraine again, calls his "peace plan" dangerous https://t.co/ITiYOX24bK
Zelensky on US support for Ukraine: “I think they could give us even more to win, we won’t be able to survive without the US” https://t.co/GS2YKCPRix
The Ukrainian president said the former U.S. president would be welcome to visit him in the capital — as long as Trump is able to stop the war with Russia within 24 hours, as he once promised. Somehow, I don't think he'll be taking that deal. https://t.co/3TcDshWSYk
Asked about Donald Trump’s commitment to end US military support for Ukraine President Zelenskyy reaches out and asks him to come to Kyiv on @Channel4News
President Zelenskyy tells @mattfrei that he invites Donald Trump to Ukraine - if he can 'stop the war in 24 hours', a comment the former US President has made about the Russia-Ukraine war. https://t.co/0xNDoSkE34
"They helped us a lot to stay and I think they could help us more to win." President Zelenskyy talks to @MattFrei about US support for Ukraine during the war with Russia. https://t.co/rtDb7yEEk1
Tonight on @Channel4News at 1900 President Zelenskyy speaks to @mattfrei. He invites Donald Trump to Kyiv "Maybe Donald Trump really has some idea and he can share it with me - we can’t have a secret with our people how to stop the war" https://t.co/6KrSLV7gfw
I joined bipartisan leaders at the White House earlier this week to discuss the urgent need to pass aid to Ukraine. There continues to be strong bipartisan agreement – passing aid is absolutely essential. I’m hopeful we’ll move forward on aid as soon as next week.
"It is not too late for Congress to do the right thing and quell these anxieties among our European allies. A vote on new aid for Ukraine is not only vital for Ukraine’s ability to fight the invading Russian army but critical for restoring our reputation as a reliable partner…
😎 Biden says his meeting with congressional leaders "went well" and majority congressmen support aid for Ukraine https://t.co/xA6sOEWrAR
Top Dem on Armed Svcs Cmte Smith on Fox: There's widespread agreement that we need to do Ukraine assistance, and we need to do something on the border policy..you heard a lot of people really emphasizing the importance of supporting Ukraine at this moment.
Mitch McConnell and Mike Johnson are having their split-screen moment, with McConnell pushing for the Ukraine-border deal despite Johnson’s doubts, via @pkcapitol https://t.co/xMgF2sndpE
Just returned from a productive bipartisan trip to Europe with my colleague @SenatorRounds. A critical opportunity to engage our allies, including Slovakian President @ZuzanaCaputova, and discuss the importance of supporting Ukraine and promoting a safe and stable future. https://t.co/ii9bsPc0yq