Senator Blumenthal called for the resumption of military aid to Ukraine

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal called for the resumption of military aid to Ukraine, specifically the supply of air defense systems.

He also called on U.S. President Donald Trump to reinstate the suspended sanctions against Russia and terminate agreements on the supply of Russian diesel fuel.

According to the senator, Washington must strengthen its support for Ukraine to compel Vladimir Putin to begin negotiations for a genuine peace.

Source: Statement by Richard Blumenthal.

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