A video posted on Zelenskyy's Telegram account showed McConnell, R-Ky., and Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, John Barrasso of Wyoming and John Cornyn of Texas greeting him in the capital. Zelensky, in an Instagram post, called the visit "a strong signal of bipartisan support for Ukraine from the United States Congress and the American people."
The trip came at a time when the Senate is working to approve a nearly US$40 billion package for Ukraine, a substantial infusion of support that will push American aid to the region well above $50 billion. The measure includes $6 billion for Ukraine for intelligence, equipment and training for its forces, plus $4 billion in financing to help Ukraine and NATO allies build up their militaries.Passage was delayed Thursday by Sen.
"They're only asking for the resources they need to defend themselves against this deranged invasion," McConnell said this past week of the Ukrainians. "And they need this help right now." It was the second high-profile congressional delegation to stop in Ukraine in as many weeks. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., visited on May 1 with a group of House Democrats and promised Zelenskyy that the United States will "be there for you until the fight is done."
First lady Jill Biden visited western Ukraine last weekend for a Mother's Day meeting with Zelenskyy's wife, Olena Zelenska.
Just a quick stop on their way to kiss Putin's ass in Russia, no doubt. Thought they'd have a quick stop in Ukraine to see how their investment in Putin was paying off. MoscowMitch
Reminder these 4 just voted a few days ago against aid to Ukraine
Gee McConnell sure does not look comfortable being there and having to shake hands with a real hero and statesman!
No it’s not a surprise and why should it be..
Getting paid
Must have had a layover to his trip to get his latest demands from Moscow.
Military industrial complex is working overtime
Oh really! Now this is beyond ridiculous! Pro Russian Republican Putin supporters looking for photo ops with Zelenski?
so awkward looking unlike any other dignitaries who have visited.
I wonder what changed the old farts mind? As his clan voted against more aid to Ukraine.
Did someone have an abortion in Ukraine?
Must be mid-term time… 😡
All them troops rotting in human feces and missing limps and the flies lol!
The uniparty is what they called all the democrat and republicans that worked together. They are now fighting to save themselves at your expense. Not mine. I figured them out. So it’s all you’s who are at risk. Unless you start getting it and helping to get them
Where is RandPaul
money washing capitol of the world
Surprise stop. Is Moscow next for Mitch?
Looks very scary there.....
Self serving visit. That’s all. Zelensky has better things to do then waste his time with ppl who truly don’t care
Who is next from the left now? And then from the conservatives.
They are there to spy for Putin!
I don't see Mitch McConnell as a man who would have any feelings or care for people dying in war or is it just me?
this the guy who refused to impeach trump when he was extorting zelensky and ukraine?
Did they stopover on their way to Russia to visit Putin ?
Hypocrisy at its finest. Probably have a direct snitch line to putin
Haven’t they suffered enough?!
The payoff to Susan Collins for that no vote last week.😑
Moscow Mitch spying for Putin.
Poor Zielinski
If Zelenskyy followed , he'd think Canada was a state
Cheap photo ops moscowmitch
Does anyone else find it strange that Republican politicians aren't banned or sanctioned by Russia? Democrats are. And in Canada all political parties (Liberals, Cons, NDP, Green) are. Almost like they are friends/allies or something 🤷♂️
They want to know what it's like to live in a democracy
Pure photo op,considering they've voted against every attempt to actually provide Ukraine with support Kudos to Zelensky for showing enormous restraint