The week saw strong international support for Ukraine, with European leaders deciding to open accession talks with Ukraine and the U.S. reaffirming its commitment to support Ukraine against Russian aggression. There is concern that Congressional Republicans are using Ukraine aid as a political tool, with some fearing that they may not act to help Ukraine. The importance of long-term support programs and the need for U.S. support to maintain the functioning of the Ukrainian state have been emphasized. Leaders and countries have been thanked for their vital support for Ukraine's defense. President Zelensky emphasized Ukraine's determination to defend itself and expressed gratitude for the support received.
Let me be clear: if Ukraine loses its war to Russia, it will be because we - the United States of America - made a deliberate choice to abandon them to the armies of a bloodthirsty tyrant. This is unacceptable - this is not who we are. #StandWithUkraine https://t.co/MSNVhomQ4x…
I’ve said repeatedly that the war in Ukraine is a war for democracy. It’s also a test of America’s resolve. This is a moment where the rest of the world is watching how we choose to lead. We cannot fail to support the Ukrainian people.
Ukraine’s future as a sovereign democracy is at stake—and Putin made clear last week he is not letting up on his bloody invasion. Our nation has got to fulfill its promises, support our allies, and get Ukraine the support they urgently need.
This year has proven the importance of long-term support programs. They not only provide help but also send a clear signal of confident support for Ukraine across the world. We will keep working on them. I thank every state and leader who has already adopted such policies. https://t.co/LcB7IhhHZD
We are committed to supporting Ukraine against Russia’s brutal and illegal aggression. @StateEUR and @rustem_umerov discussed the importance of U.S. security assistance to Ukraine. https://t.co/AYbhS38suz
IN ADDITION TO THE WEAPONS NEEDED TO DEFEAT RUSSIA THE U.S. MUST PROVIDE SUPPORT TO MAINTAIN THE FUNCTIONING OF THE UKRAINIAN STATE https://t.co/sSQCviSZJY
On December 14, European leaders decided to begin accession talks with Kyiv. Meduza explains what happens next and how long the path to E.U. membership might take for Ukraine. https://t.co/4MtTtwHgJi
🇺🇸🇺🇦🚨‼️ "Together we will continue to help Ukraine, American assistance is critical for Kyiv to be able to stand on its feet in an economic, military and democratic sense" -- Blinken https://t.co/4aTq1XciY8
Congressional Republicans have been using Ukraine aid as a political football. Amb. Bill Taylor and @michaeldweiss join @djrothkopf and @mpolymer to assess the conflict in Ukraine and how Congressional feet-dragging threatens to tip the scales. https://t.co/jCiRfoE6eM https://t.co/ciGy2dCCer
At @SAP, we are proud to reiterate our commitment to the people of Ukraine - today and tomorrow. https://t.co/gPRFWacvfP
Had a meeting with @StateEUR A/S James O’Brien & DAS Christopher Smith. An important visit at a crucially important time for 🇺🇦. Discussed current drone's situation & digitalization as important anti-corruption tool. More work to be done: @USAmbKyiv, @USAIDUkraine, @USEmbassyKyiv https://t.co/pPGgYQ4L2B
WH's Kirby: Ukraine still needs our help, and it's well past time for Congress to act, to stand up for freedom and democracy in defense of our own national security interests, which are very much at play here
"We have no other way around but to defend the values the whole world stands for." —President @ZelenskyyUa at @ClintonGlobal Today, and every day, we are in solidarity with the Ukrainian people fighting for freedom. https://t.co/wHATVY8KY5
"Make no mistake: If Republicans in Congress abandon Ukraine to Russian aggression, they do so to please Trump. Every other excuse is a fiction or a lie." From @davidfrum https://t.co/OiqquhfzVp
“Ukraine’s expendability to congressional Republicans originates in the sinister special relationship between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin,” writes @davidfrum: https://t.co/ldrDsCdyPx
“Ukraine’s expendability to congressional Republicans originates in the sinister special relationship between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin,” writes @davidfrum: https://t.co/p6fVuIg4U2
"They do it for Trump": Why the GOP is betraying Ukraine - my latest in @TheAtlantic https://t.co/AsiWVQcigX https://t.co/slZhyqINET
Ukraine always defends itself and gets what it needs. Even when there are doubts, Ukraine does not give up, but rather convinces and fights. Keep fighting—you are sure to win. That's exactly how it works. https://t.co/JGDOMdVZTA
Continuing to send billions of dollars to Ukraine is more politically sensitive for Republicans right now, and Zelensky’s visit to Washington just puts a magnifying glass on that, FP’s Jack Detsch and Robbie Gramer write. https://t.co/jQEvmnPFtL
⚡️Zelensky: European Commission to analyze Ukrainian legislation. President Zelensky said the EC will soon begin assessing Ukrainian legislation for compliance with EU laws. The screening will be the first step in Ukraine's soon-to-start accession talks with the EU.
.@DavidAFrench makes the moral, strategic, & financial case for Republican support of Ukraine against their evil invaders. The challenge, as discussed, is that you can't reason people out of positions most didn't reason themselves into in the first place. https://t.co/6WCBU1Y5NB
This week saw the #EUCO decision to open Ukraine’s EU accession talks. We worked actively for it all year. In the coming days, Ukraine and the European Commission will formally begin the screening process to assess the correspondence of Ukrainian legislation with EU… https://t.co/xvsPMpG9iP
By @DavidAFrench, a superb column about the Ukrainians and the consequences of abandoning them. Very grateful of David. https://t.co/DcwtVfYqge
"Many in the party fear that Republicans will settle for nothing less than reimposing Trump’s cruel approaches — and even then might not act to help Ukraine," @ejdionne writes. https://t.co/s49uMAYb8j
This was an important week. Supporting Ukraine means protecting the rules-based international order. I am grateful to all of the leaders and countries who help us safeguard lives. I thank them for their vital support for our defense. https://t.co/CYRcRDpaQb