On the evening of July 11, prominent Republican Senator Lindsey Graham passed away in Washington. Official confirmation of his death was issued by the Senator's Office press service. According to sources, the cause of this tragedy was a sudden and brief illness.
Circumstances of Death
According to media reports, the incident occurred at the home of the 71-year-old politician on Capitol Hill. On Saturday evening, police and paramedics arrived in response to a call regarding cardiac arrest. Footage released by NBC News shows paramedics carrying Graham on a stretcher into an ambulance. Fire trucks and law enforcement officers were also present at the scene.
In a statement, the Senator's Office noted that Lindsey Graham's family is requesting privacy during this incredibly difficult time and appreciates the prayers of the public.
Reaction of the President of Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the news of the senator's death. In his Telegram channel, he expressed deep distress, calling Graham a "true defender of freedom and values that make our world safer."
Zelenskyy recalled that during the full-scale invasion, Lindsey Graham visited Ukraine 10 times. The senator actively supported the tightening of sanctions against Russia and worked on initiatives capable of bringing peace closer.
"We will always be especially grateful for the words of respect for our people and the courage of Ukraine's defenders. America and the world have lost a resolute leader," wrote the Ukrainian leader, expressing his condolences to the politician's family and loved ones.
Last Visit to Ukraine
Lindsey Graham was one of the most active supporters of Ukraine in the US Congress, consistently advocating for increased aid to Kyiv. Notably, just one day before his death, on the afternoon of July 11, the senator visited the SkyFall Ukrainian drone production facility.
During the visit, the politician highly praised domestic drone technologies and Ukraine's potential in the field of military developments. Previously, Graham had stated the necessity of US-Ukraine cooperation in the drone sector, noting that this would benefit both countries and enhance their defense capabilities.
