Nancy Pelosi, Democratic lawmakers visit Zelensky in Kyiv
Source: Washington Post
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) made an unannounced visit to Kyiv along with Democratic lawmakers and met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
In a video posted by Zelensky on Sunday, Pelosi could be seen walking with the Ukrainian leader on the streets with lawmakers, including Reps. Adam B. Schiff (Calif.), Jim McGovern (Mass.), Gregory W. Meeks (N.Y.) and Jason Crow (Colo.). We are visiting you to say thank you for your fight for freedom.
Your fight is a fight for everyone, Pelosi told Zelensky. So our commitment is to be there for you until the fight is done.
The trip had not been publicized before Zelensky shared visuals on Sunday, with a caption praising the United States for being a leader in support of Ukraine. Thank you for helping to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our state! he wrote on Twitter.
The visit came as civilian evacuations from a Mariupol steel plant that has been the last base for Ukrainian fighters in the besieged port city were expected to continue Sunday, after a group of about 20 women and children were allowed to leave under a cease-fire that began Saturday. Ukrainian officials think up to 1,000 people have taken shelter at the complex, which has been pummeled by Russian strikes in the Kremlins bid to secure Mariupol, an industrial center on the Sea of Azov that is seen as a strategic prize for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/05/01/russia-ukraine-war-news-putin-live-updates/
LetMyPeopleVote
(145,293 posts)Cha
(297,285 posts)blue-wave
(4,356 posts)Putin's evil. Speaker Pelosi is one tough lady!!
LetMyPeopleVote
(145,293 posts)Evolve Dammit
(16,736 posts)BumRushDaShow
(129,080 posts)Since Congress provides the $$$$, this is the equivalent of determination of the needs!
Here is his tweet with a video of the meeting -
Link to tweet
@ZelenskyyUa
Ukraine government official
Зустріч зі спікером Палати представників Конгресу США @SpeakerPelosi в Києві. Сполучені Штати є лідером потужної підтримки України в боротьбі з агресією РФ. Дякуємо, що допомагаєте захищати суверенітет і територіальну цілісність нашої держави!
1:59 AM · May 1, 2022
TRANSLATION
@ZelenskyyUa
Ukraine government official
Meeting with the Speaker of the US House of Representatives @SpeakerPelosi in Kyiv. The United States is a leader in Ukraine's strong support in the fight against Russian aggression. Thank you for helping to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our state!
1:59 AM · May 1, 2022
ancianita
(36,065 posts)BumRushDaShow
(129,080 posts)for multiple things including aid to Ukraine and she can help shepherd that through the House.
ancianita
(36,065 posts)It's likely about food as much as military support.
Getting first hand numbers back is what great leaders do.
BumRushDaShow
(129,080 posts)Meanwhile the GOP is gearing up for their usual "southern border distraction" so they can divert attention away from their own malfeasance.
ancianita
(36,065 posts)Yes, that border distraction being another of countless variations on their racist messaging.
BigmanPigman
(51,608 posts)Biden and Pelosi are over 20 years older than I am and can't imagine being so active and sharp. I think of how I would never be able to pull it off for even one hour. They amaze and impress me time and time again.
BumRushDaShow
(129,080 posts)I just can't imagine (as I sit here on the sofa waiting for some acetaminophen to work ).
COL Mustard
(5,899 posts)No, I dont really wonder. Their trip is scheduled for the twelfth of Never, and thats a long, long time.
Their alternate date is the third Wednesday of next week.
BumRushDaShow
(129,080 posts)to join the loon Governor of TX for a photo-op of a fake "invasion", proving once more that the poor state has literally become "a whole other country" thanks to the GOP nutjobs.
Wingus Dingus
(8,054 posts)him to bomb more maternity hospitals and slaughter or starve more Ukrainians.
electric_blue68
(14,906 posts)A little anxiety producing, yes. But a show of support and assessment (as suggested) is really important.
TY, Dems! 👍
Slava Ukraini! 🌻🇺🇦🌻
And I wasn't following the news, really, Sat so I missed
the civillian excavation started in Mariupol. May they all get out!
LetMyPeopleVote
(145,293 posts)Richard D
(8,754 posts)A lot of courage in doing this. A lot of commitment. Made my eyes leak a bit.