News

Nancy Pelosi Travels To Kyiv To Meet With Ukrainian President Zelensky

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi made a secret trip to Kyiv over the weekend to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky, making her the top U.S. official to visit the country since Russia invaded in late February.

“We were proud to convey to him [Zelensky] a message of unity from the Congress of the U.S. A message of appreciation from the American people for his leadership and admiration to the people of Ukraine for their courage,” Pelosi said at a press conference in Rzeszow, Poland, following her meeting with Zelensky. “America stands with Ukraine, we stand with Ukraine until victory is won, and we stand with NATO.”

Her visit took place just three days after Russian missiles struck close to the location United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was meeting with Zelensky on Thursday night.

She traveled with a handful of lawmakers including Reps. Jason Crow (D-Colorado), Jim McGovern (D-Massachusetts), Gregory Meeks (D-New York) and Adam Schiff (D-California).

Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter!

A week of political news in your in-box.
We find the news you need to know, so you don't have to.

During the meeting, Zelensky emphasized Ukraine’s need for continued financial support. Last Thursday, the House passed legislation that would allow the U.S. to loan Ukraine weapons. Biden has also called on Congress to pass a $33 billion funding bill.

Pelosi’s trip followed Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin‘s visit to Ukraine last week, in which they discussed weapons and financial aid.

“This shows that the United States today is a leader in strong support for Ukraine during the war against the aggression of the Russian Federation,” Zelenskyy said, adding that he is “very grateful for this powerful signal of support.”

Rose Carter

Recent Posts

Democrats Attack Green Party Nominee Jill Stein In New Ad

A new ad about Green Party candidate Jill Stein has been released by Vice President Kamala Harris'…

4 hours ago

Jennifer Lopez Says Trump ‘Offended Every Latino In The Country’ With MSG Joke At Harris Rally

https://youtu.be/inbJpo6D4BQ Jennifer Lopez, campaigning with Kamala Harris on Oct. 31 in Nevada, said Donald Trump’s…

4 hours ago

Trump National Security Adviser Michael Flynn Says ‘Gates Of Hell’ Will Be Opened On Opponents If Trump Is Reelected

Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn declared that the "gates of hell" would be unleashed if former…

2 days ago

VIDEO: Kamala Harris Hugs First Person In Line For Her Ellipse Rally, Chats With Her Mom

https://youtu.be/JQCdk-71tG0 Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris met with the woman who was the first in…

2 days ago

VIDEO: Harris Vows To Put ‘Country Above Party’ In Front Of 75,000 People At The Ellipse

https://youtu.be/xc72fdqkaVc Vice President Kamala Harris vowed to put “country above party and above self” as…

2 days ago

Trump-Friendly Judge Aileen Cannon In The Running For Attorney General If Former President Wins Second Term

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon has reportedly been placed on a list of potential attorney general candidates…

2 days ago