Sen. James Lankford expressed support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday, acknowledging his concerns about Russia reneging on agreements. This comes after a confrontation in the Oval Office where President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance criticized Zelenskyy for not thanking the U.S. enough for its support. Despite this, Lankford defended the importance of standing by Ukraine as a longtime ally against Russian aggression. The Trump administration has been criticized for siding with Russia on a United Nations resolution calling for its withdrawal from Ukraine and considering pausing military aid to the country after the Oval Office incident. Trump and his allies have pushed for Zelenskyy to resign, questioning his commitment to ending the war with Russia. This has led to a divide among Republicans, with some supporting the administration’s foreign policy realignment while others, like Sen. Lisa Murkowski, condemning it for turning away from allies and embracing Putin. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz expressed skepticism about reaching a peace deal with Zelenskyy, while Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick called some of Zelenskyy’s requests “ridiculous.” Despite the administration’s efforts, Lankford rejected calls for Zelenskyy to resign, fearing it would deepen chaos in Ukraine. The situation highlights a shift in U.S. foreign policy towards Ukraine and Russia under the Trump administration, with concerns about the future of the conflict in the region.
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