Foreign Policy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was in Washington today for a series of high-stakes meetings, including what ended up being a contentious Oval Office encounter with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
Shortly before the meeting in the Oval, Zelensky met with a bipartisan congressional delegation that included Connecticut Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy.
In a video news conference following his conversation with Zelensky, Blumenthal called the meeting “immensely encouraging and heartening.” He emphasized the necessity of US support.
East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after President Trump berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a visit to the White House.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined his Congressional Ukraine Caucus colleagues to reaffirm the United States Congress’ support for the Ukrainian people on the three-year anniversary of the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine.
East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after American Sagui Dekel-Chen was released by Hamas after being held captive for nearly 500 days.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) applauded the announcement of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, which includes the release of 33 hostages from Gaza.
East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of Hamas’s terrorist attack on Israel, where 1,195 people were killed and 251 were taken hostage, including 101 who remain in captivity today.
East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement condemning the recent Iranian ballistic missile attack against Israel.
East Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to accept the ceasefire deal negotiated by the Biden Administration without delay, joining the calls of Israeli citizens and the families of hostages held in Gaza.