WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement after leading a bipartisan congressional delegation to the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly where he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
“Our bipartisan delegation had the honor to meet with President Zelenskyy today, a leader who has shown extraordinary courage and resolve in defending Ukraine's sovereignty and democratic integrity against Russian aggression. I once again stated my support for loosening constraints on Ukraine’s ability to deploy long-range weapons provided by the U.S. to counter Russian aggression more effectively, and was impressed by President Zelenskyy’s comprehensive strategic plan to secure Ukraine’s future and strengthen its resilience. The Administration’s commitment to Ukraine’s cause has been critical, and with our shared support, I am confident in a future where a democratic and sovereign Ukraine takes its rightful place within the Euro-Atlantic community.”
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