Russia

Starlink is Ukraine’s main defense against Russian drones, which target civilians  WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and U.S. Representative Gregory Meeks (D-NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today led four bicameral colleagues in demanding a clear explanation from Elon Musk, CEO of Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX), about why access to the Starshield communications system was suddenly shut off for Ukrainian forces, which rely on SpaceX’s Starlink satellite system to defend civilians against…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today voted in opposition to Republicans’ Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which grants President Trump new authorities to impose massive tariffs on countries that ‘facilitate’ Russia oil sanctions evasion. The president could impose tariffs of up to 100% on nearly any country, taking this Constitutional authority out…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement in observance of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: “On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, the people of America must recommit to supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) submitted a Statement for the Congressional Record emphasizing the dangers of a new nuclear arms race and urging President Trump to elevate nuclear arms control to the top of his national security agenda. Senator Welch called on the United States to urgently reinvigorate…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In remarks from the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) urged the United States to remain steadfast in its support of the Ukrainian people’s brave defense against Putin’s unjust invasion. Senator Welch emphasized the importance of renewing Congress’ bipartisan commitment to…