Schneider: Stalwart Zelensky Address Will Bolster Steadfast U.S. Support for Ukraine

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Schneider released the following statement:

"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today called on Congress and the United States to continue and expand our actions to help the people of Ukraine defend themselves against the unprovoked, illegal and barbarous Russian invasion. During his eloquent, emotional address, President Zelensky told us that America is not only helping Ukraine, we are helping defend Europe and all those in the world who believe in democracy. I agree.

"Congress has steadfastly stood beside our friends in Ukraine and will continue to help them with both the resources to fight the Russian onslaught and humanitarian relief to assist the millions of people suffering the direct impacts of Putin's war. To date, Congress has already taken bipartisan action approving $13.6 billion in humanitarian, military, and economic support, banning imports of Russian oil, and crafting legislation to revoke Russia's permanent normal trade relations with the U.S. President Zelensky's impassioned words today will only bolster our steadfast support for his country and their cause.

"Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion and ongoing assault on Ukraine and its people are war crimes, which the House Foreign Affairs Committee on which I serve is actively investigating. Congress will continue to support Ukraine, pressure Russia, and take all appropriate actions to hold Putin to account for his atrocities.

"We must lead, and we must join with our allies to stand with Ukraine and ensure Putin loses. Peace depends on us."

Congressman Schneider serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and its subcommittees on "Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber," and "Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism."

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