Dear Friends,

One year ago, Vladimir Putin began an unprovoked and illegal invasion of Ukraine. Since then, Russian forces have sown bloodshed throughout the country, murdering Ukrainian children in schools, infants in hospitals, and families in homes. Russia’s attack on the people of Ukraine is morally reprehensible, and its attack on Ukraine’s sovereignty is an affront to democratic values and freedom everywhere.

Despite tens of thousands dead and millions more displaced, the Ukrainian people have persevered with hope, determination, and strength. Friends and allies across the globe have stepped up to contribute defense and humanitarian aid, just as we have. And Kyiv is still standing strong.

Merely preventing Russia from winning the war, however, is insufficient. We must give Ukraine the resources to not only stall, but to prevail. Last weekend, at the Munich Security Conference, I met with leaders deeply committed to ensuring Ukrainian victory. I heard Vice President Kamala Harris reassure a global audience that U.S. support remains as strong as ever. And two days later, President Biden traveled to Kyiv to meet with President Zelenskyy himself and discuss how to expel Russia from Ukraine and bring this conflict to an end.

One year later, we must not forget the human cost of this war. The Ukrainian people have suffered incomprehensible loss and shown tremendous courage in the face of Putin’s authoritarian assault on their home. Last fall, I had the distinct honor of leading a bipartisan delegation to Ukraine to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, where I was struck by the heroism of ordinary citizens who answered their leader’s call to defend themselves, their families, and their country. Our delegation underscored our unwavering bicameral, bipartisan support for Ukraine, and our continued efforts to work in tandem with our closest allies to cripple Russia financially while supplying crucial weaponry to Ukrainian forces and supporting the nearly 17.6 million Ukrainians in continued need of humanitarian assistance.

The spirit of Ukraine is steadfast and resilient. As Americans, we live by the values of democracy, peace, and the rule of law. Ukraine’s fight for these values is our fight. Standing arm in arm with our Ukrainian brothers and sisters, we will prevail.

If you have questions about our ongoing support of Ukraine or any other issues, please do not hesitate to contact my office at (202) 225-5541.

Sincerely,

Jim