Ukraine

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement condemning Russia’s brutal aerial bombardment of Ukrainian civilians in recent weeks:  “Russia's ruthless aerial bombardment on Kyiv can only be described as a full-blown campaign of terror. On Putin’s orders, Russian soldiers…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) took to the Senate floor this week with a bipartisan coalition including Senators Shaheen (D-N.H.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) to reaffirm Congress’…

Welch Speaks on Senate Floor Reaffirming Support for Ukraine WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) last night took to the Senate floor alongside Democratic colleagues to reaffirm that Congress and the American people stand with President Zelenskyy and will not abandon the people…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement in reaction to President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance’s tumultuous meeting in the Oval Office with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy:  “Today’s staged Oval Office dressing down of an American ally was a disgrace.…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the third anniversary of the Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and his colleagues in introducing the Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act. This legislation would provide temporary guest…