WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on the Trump administration’s decision to pause military aid to Ukraine:
“This act of retribution against our ally, who is on the frontlines defending freedom and democracy, is not only shameful—it is dangerous. By freezing military aid to Ukraine, President Trump has kicked the door wide open for Putin to escalate his violent aggression against innocent Ukrainians. The repercussions will undoubtedly be devastating. To add insult to injury, it is abundantly clear that President Trump has not secured anything in return for so generously helping Putin. I urge the administration to reverse course and remember that America’s values lie with the free world, not autocrats and murderous dictators.”
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