Pence makes a surprise trip to Ukraine and meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Jun 30, 20230

Kevin Wolf, Associated Press count

Republican presidential candidate former Vice President Mike Pence leaves the National Celebrate Life rally after speaking at the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday, June 24, 2023, in Washington.

NEW YORK - Former Vice President Mike Pence made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Thursday, meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and touring the war-torn country as it fights Russian aggression.

Pence, who this month launched his campaign for the Republican nomination for president, has been deeply critical of Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

He has called on the U.S. to deliver more military aid to the country and criticized GOP rivals who have questioned the ongoing U.S. involvement, saying there is no room in the party for ''Putin apologists" and pushing back against those who want the U.S. to take on a more limited role on the world stage.

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