Mark Kelly visits Ukraine with other U.S. senators

By Rithwik Kalale
Published: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 - 9:51pm
Updated: Thursday, April 13, 2023 - 12:39pm

Volodymyr Zelenskyy shakes hands with Mark Kelly
Office of Sen. Joe Manchin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (left) shakes hands with U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly.

U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) visited Ukraine on Wednesday to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, along with Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin from West Virginia and Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski from Alaska. According to a press release, they discussed a variety of topics including energy security, foreign assistance and rebuilding Ukraine.

“There are war crimes committed nearly on a daily basis here,” Kelly said. “It is unacceptable, and we just have to provide the support Ukraine needs to win this thing.”

Kelly promised that when he returns to the Senate, he will continue working with military leaders to deliver as much support and weapons Ukraine needs to win the war with Russia.

Joe Manchin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Mark Kelly and Brad Paisley
Office of Sen. Joe Manchin
(From left) Sen. Joe Mancin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly and country music artist Brad Paisley.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been modified to correct that Sen. Lisa Murkowski represents Alaska.  

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