Graham Warns Ukraine Aid Cut Would Be 'Worse Than Afghanistan'

Senator Lindsey Graham has expressed serious concerns over the Trump administration's decision to suspend military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict with Russia, warning that it could be 'worse than Afghanistan' if support is withdrawn (The Hill, Newsmax, NBC News, Newsweek). Graham criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following a contentious Oval Office meeting with President Trump and Vice President JD Vance, where Zelenskyy was accused of ingratitude for U.S. aid and the meeting ended without a minerals deal (The Hill, Newsmax). As a response to Russia's aggressive actions, Graham plans to introduce sanctions targeting Russia's banking and energy sectors to pressure them into peace talks (NBC News, Newsweek). The suspension of aid has raised alarms within NATO and among U.S. allies, as intelligence sharing has been crucial for Ukraine's defense (Newsweek). Despite his criticisms, Graham remains a close ally of Trump and has a history of supporting Ukraine (Newsweek).