U.S. Senator Jim Risch - Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee | Official U.S. Senate headshot
U.S. Senator Jim Risch - Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee | Official U.S. Senate headshot
U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Thom Tillis are scheduled to address the Senate on February 20, 2025, at approximately 3:45 PM ET. The senators will discuss their recent bipartisan delegation visit to Kyiv, Ukraine. During their speech, they will cover several topics related to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Senator Shaheen is the Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and represents New Hampshire as a Democrat. Senator Tillis is a Republican from North Carolina. Both senators intend to highlight "the brave Ukrainians on the front lines of combatting Putin’s brutal invasion" and will also discuss "the impact of the U.S. foreign aid freeze on the ground."
The senators aim to emphasize Ukrainians' resilience and ingenuity in battlefield situations and stress "the importance of continuing to support Ukraine." Their remarks will be made on the Senate floor and can also be accessed via livestream.