Tributes Paid to Senator Lindsey Graham for Support of Ukraine and NATO

NATO allies, Ukraine, and Israel paid tribute to U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham on Sunday, recognizing him as a friend and advocate for trans-Atlantic ties. Graham, who was a significant figure in foreign policy during and before President Donald Trump's administration, had recently visited Ukraine and announced an agreement with the Trump administration regarding sanctions against Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted Graham's ten visits to Ukraine since the onset of the Russian invasion in 2022, stating he was a defender of freedom. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and former Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg praised Graham's commitment to NATO and Ukraine. Various leaders from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, and Germany also expressed their respect for Graham's dedication to democracy and international partnerships. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called him a great friend of Israel, while Iranian state television reported his death in hostile terms.