Ukraine

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…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement after Senate Democrats blocked legislation that would have caused irreparable harm to the International Criminal Court (ICC), which has a mandate to prosecute and punish war crimes:  “Building lasting peace requires justice and…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) last night took to the Senate floor and called on Congressional Republicans to not abandon the people of Ukraine as they defend their country against Russia’s unjust invasion.   In his remarks, Senator Welch voiced his concerns about…