Mitch McConnell with other senators make a surprise visit to Ukraine

Mitch McConnell with other senators make a surprise visit to Ukraine

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and three other Republican legislators made an unexpected excursion to Kyiv Saturday to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky — as a bipartisan bill to send $40 billion in extra guide remained slowed down in Congress.

The visit, the most recent in a line of significant level US trips as the Russian intrusion grinds on, was a “major area of strength for an of bipartisan help for Ukraine from the United States Congress and the American public,” Zelensky composed on his authority Instagram account.

“Much obliged to you for your authority in assisting us with battling for our nation, yet additionally for vote-based values and opportunities,” the president added. “We truly feel a debt of gratitude.”

McConnell, alongside Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine), John Cornyn (R-Tex.), and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), made the outing only two days after their kindred Republican, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, constrained a brief stop to the huge military and helpful guide bill.

A top Zelensky assistant composed that the visit flagged an unavoidable finish to the stalemate in Congress.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky invites U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) before a gathering, as Russia’s assault on Ukraine proceeds.

“A choice on $40 billion is normal one week from now,” Andrij Sybiha composed on Facebook. “Today, our state has areas of strength for the and bicameral help of American companions. Furthermore, the American public.”

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi held a comparative astonishment meeting with Zelensky on May 1, and first woman Jill Biden welcomed Zelensky’s better half Olena Zelenska in an unannounced Mother’s Day stumble over the Ukrainian line on Sunday.

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