McConnell leads Senate GOP delegation in trip to Kyiv to meet Zelensky

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Source: Washington Post

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Saturday with a U.S. Senate delegation led by Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) in Kyiv, calling the visit “a powerful signal of bipartisan support for Ukraine from the U.S. Congress and the American people,” his presidential office said.

In Washington, however, a new round of funding for Ukraine’s battle against the Russian invasion is held up in the Senate because of a GOP member’s objection.

In a video posted by Politico journalist Christopher Miller, McConnell and fellow Republican Sens. Susan Collins (Maine), John Barrasso (Wyo.) and John Cornyn (Tex.) were greeted by Zelensky on a Kyiv street.

“Russia is committing genocide against the Ukrainian people,” Zelensky said in a news release announcing the senators’ visit. “Europe has not seen such crimes since World War II.”

Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/mcconnell-leads-senate-gop-delegation-in-trip-to-kyiv-to-meet-zelensky/ar-AAXgOYc

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He doesn't know your nickname, does he Moscow Mitch?

[LakeArenal]

1. What nerve. Republicans can explain why they are Russian agents

[Texin]

5. I was going to say that the display of cheekiness is stunning.

I'm hoping that Zelenskyy told him what he thought about McConnell's colleague Rand Paul before the meet-cute ended.

[bucolic_frolic]

2. Clinging to the political middle for Elections 2022

Tried and true strategy. By Election Day 60% of voters won't know there is any difference between Republicans and Democrats because the voters are so shallow and ill-informed.

[maxsolomon]

3. Basking in Zelenskyy's reflected glory.

Pelosi did the same last week. Pointless.

[tavernier]

4. Zelenskyy doesn't look thrilled to see them.

I think he’s got their number. What a difference in his demeanor than when Joe met with him.

[summer_in_TX]

19. His body language definitely seemed wary.

Fight or flight ready.

[bluestarone]

6. Fucking Senate RETHUGS cant even come together with a NON-partisan group

Sends a real good message to Ukraine. FUCK the Republicans!! ALL for SHOW and SHOW ONLY!

[notinkansas]

7. Awwwwww.

You mean Rand wasn't invited?

[Raven123]

8. Gotta wonder why. Can't get Paul to vote to help Ukraine. Sure can't say "we support you."

[LittleGirl]

9. Hypocrites, all! Eom

[3825-87867]

10. Media's response...

Great to see the Republican leadership taking an initiative to give courage to Ukraine.

or

Republicans stand by Ukraine.

or

make up your own...

you know the drill.

[keithbvadu2]

11. Moscow Mitch on a scouting mission for Vlad?

[aggiesal]

12. Even the pro Put-In Senators? ...

You know I'm referring to at least Rand Paul

[JohnnyRingo]

13. Wonder how long before Hunter Biden came up.

Of all those republicans I'm sure one of them had to ask about the infamous laptop.
We'll find out because the one who does it will want Mar A Lago to hear about it.

[Akoto]

14. If he wants it to be a powerful display of bipartisan support...

Would it not make more sense for him to organize a bipartisan delegation for the visit? He seems to have only brought GOP representatives, when he could have organized a visit with Democratic representatives to truly demonstrate the solidarity he refers to.

[True Blue American]

31. No one will go with him!

Would you?

[LiberalLovinLug]

33. My thoughts exactly

That is the meaning of the word "bipartisan". That is the "display". Not a separate visit from the opposition party of the POTUS.

And of course this is particularly hypocritical when its HIS party that is stalling help because of Rand Paul. Also his party who is led by a Putin fluffer, who has tried in the past to extort favours for military aid to fight Russian aggression.

[peppertree]

15. Zelensky should hold them as enemy collaborators - and trade them in for Ukrainian hostages

McConnell, for some old drunk.

McCarthy, for a village idiot.

And Lindsay, for a Babushka.

[Mawspam2]

16. Did Mitch ask any Dems to join the Codel?

Prick.

[True Blue American]

29. Democrats have already been there!

[dobleremolque]

17. Pretty sure the Kremlin got a full report from one of the (R)s 5 minutes after they left. n/t

[Canoe52]

18. I see Susan is there too...

Let me guess, she’s “concerned” again.

[SouthernDem4ever]

26. concerned and worthless.

[True Blue American]

30. Was Murkowski with them

Or did she think it was too little, too late? Unlike Susan Lisa has character. She means what she says. Would make a great Democrat.

[TheCowsCameHome]

20. Zelensky will see America's underbelly close-up and personal.

yuck

[oldsoftie]

21. I bet the trump humpers won't like this at all. Too bad.

Overdue but still important for the world to see
Screw rand Paul

[LakeArenal]

22. They seem, like Russia, to think Zelensky is not cognizant of world political dipshits.

[myohmy2]

23. watch out...

...Volodymyr, the turtle bites...

...he's a good friend of trump who's a good friend of putin who doesn't you or your country...

...put stick near his mouth and he'll snap...

...Slava Ukraini...

[FailureToCommunicate]

24. Here's hoping Pres Zelensky washed his hands afterwards. Poison, covid, or just cooties, get 'em off

[SouthernDem4ever]

25. Why didn't Rand Paul go with them

so he can defect to russia. That's where his loyalties lie.

[ancianita]

27. Zelenskyy knows, too, that when those fuckers come back, they'll will block money for Ukraine.

[True Blue American]

28. Yes, Mitch and his hardy men went to Ukraine after Nancy,

The First Lady ,President Biden and Democrats showed him it was safe, now that Putin is retreating.

[Joinfortmill]

32. They want something.

[Beartracks]

34. Chickenhawks arrive in Ukrsine? Is that some kind of missile or something?