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US senators meet with Zelensky in Kyiv as doubt cast over upcoming Ukraine-Russia peace talks
CNN ^ | May 31, 2025 | Jessie Yeung

Posted on 05/31/2025 8:29:45 AM PDT by McGruff

A bipartisan pair of US senators met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Friday and urged stronger sanctions against Russia, while uncertainty swirls over whether the next round of peace talks will move ahead in the coming days.

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut met with Zelensky and other top Ukrainian officials in the capital. Their visit came just days after Russia launched its biggest aerial assault against Ukraine since the start of the war, and as the US ramps up pressure on Moscow to end the three-year conflict.

Among the topics discussed were the ongoing peace talks and proposed legislation to strengthen US sanctions against Russia, according to a statement from the Ukrainian presidential office.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events; Ukraine
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They'll make sure to sabotage any peace deal.
1 posted on 05/31/2025 8:29:46 AM PDT by McGruff
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Full article here:

https://archive.ph/Q2whl


2 posted on 05/31/2025 8:31:10 AM PDT by McGruff
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These 2 probably have the most to loose financially if Ukraine stops laundering money.


3 posted on 05/31/2025 8:32:34 AM PDT by Hang'emAll (Gold is the money of kings, silver=money of gentlemen, barter=money of peasants, debt=slave's money)
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Blumenthal can tell Z all about Nam and how he was burned all over his face and neck with a flame thrower.


4 posted on 05/31/2025 8:33:11 AM PDT by HYPOCRACY (Long live The Great MAGA Kangz!)
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Among the topics discussed were the ongoing peace talks and proposed legislation to strengthen US sanctions against Russia

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You can be sure that the #1 topic discussed was more money for Ukraine.

5 posted on 05/31/2025 8:33:44 AM PDT by Starboard
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To: McGruff
Zeeper royalty


6 posted on 05/31/2025 8:34:32 AM PDT by JonPreston ( ✌ ☮️ )
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To: HYPOCRACY

LOL. He can coach him up on the art of stolen valor.


7 posted on 05/31/2025 8:34:58 AM PDT by Starboard
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To: McGruff

As you can see, they already have. They also plan to sabotage President Trump.

This is the trash that Linda Graham keeps as butt buddies.


8 posted on 05/31/2025 8:35:14 AM PDT by dforest
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To: Starboard

LG stating on X 80 billion should go to Ukraine.


9 posted on 05/31/2025 8:35:22 AM PDT by Lent (s)
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To: Lent

Just imagine the vast potential for graft associated with rebuilding Ukraine.


10 posted on 05/31/2025 8:36:32 AM PDT by Starboard
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To: Starboard; Apparatchik; dennisw

11 posted on 05/31/2025 8:37:29 AM PDT by JonPreston ( ✌ ☮️ )
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“This is the trash that Linda Graham keeps as butt buddies.”

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South Carolina voters should take note.


12 posted on 05/31/2025 8:37:47 AM PDT by Starboard
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There’s two real “winners”...Blumenthal and Graham...


13 posted on 05/31/2025 8:38:22 AM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC.....Patriotically Correct)
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Just imagine the vast potential for graft associated with rebuilding Ukraine.

The EU should be in charge of rebuilding Ukraine.

We've already rebuilt Western Europe through the Marshall Plan.

14 posted on 05/31/2025 8:40:08 AM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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A deal will be based on a Russian proposal rationally modified to meet Ukrainian needs or a Ukrainian proposal rationaly modified to meet Russian needs, or a mixture.

The State Department should give Ukraine honest council and help Ukraine put a proposal the Russians will accept on the table.

If a Russian demand is unacceptable, the reasons should be stated and a reasonable alternative offered up.

No, Vlad, we aren’t going to sign over Ukraine, but we’ll agree not to attack Russian forces, equipment or facilities in Crimea and the Kerch Bridge as part of the peace deal.


15 posted on 05/31/2025 8:41:37 AM PDT by Brian Griffin
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Japan rebuilt itself after WW2.

A 1964 episode of “Danger Man” showed a rebuilt Japan.


16 posted on 05/31/2025 8:43:06 AM PDT by Brian Griffin
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You are right about that but our politicians won’t see it that way. All they see is opportunities to exploit.


17 posted on 05/31/2025 8:43:31 AM PDT by Starboard
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Always beware which side the Enemy media is siding with.

It will tell you alot!


18 posted on 05/31/2025 8:45:19 AM PDT by SoConPubbie (Trump has all the right enemies, DeSantis has all the wrong friends.)
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Shouldn’t they be in Washington DC passing Trump’s Big Beautiful bill?


19 posted on 05/31/2025 8:45:42 AM PDT by McGruff
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True about Japan.

I'm imagining the debate regarding the reconstruction of Ukraine.

Trump/Vance will steer the conversation towards to the EU taking responsibility.

Germany alone can afford to rebuild Ukraine. The Germans should take charge and make sure that things will get rebuilt in Ukraine. Otherwise, things "may" not get done.

20 posted on 05/31/2025 8:46:30 AM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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