We must ensure Ukraine receives the support and assistance it needs to defend itself against Russia’s unprovoked war, not leave this country to fend for itself. What ally will trust the United States now that our president has so badly betrayed a fellow democracy?

In one week, President Trump’s glaring weakness has done more damage to 80 years of bipartisan U.S. global leadership than all our adversaries could do, combined.

In going so far as to parrot Putin’s false talking points and to blame Ukraine for being invaded and brutalized by Russia, Trump has undermined Ukraine’s position in potential negotiations with Russia and compromised our own national security interests.

But now the President has gone further, leaving Ukraine out of the negotiations over its own future and sacrificing our democratic ally in order to appease the Russian dictator.