Sen. Bennet returns from trip to Ukraine

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet was back in Denver Saturday after a trip overseas to war-torn Ukraine. This week marks two years since Russia invaded Ukraine.

“Ukraine is in a fight not just for Ukraine but for democracy, for freedom, and for the entire world,” Sen. Bennet said.

Bennet made the journey with U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer (New York), Jack Reed (Rhode Island), Richard Blumenthal (Connecticut), and Maggie Hassan (New Hampshire). He said they needed to visit the country and said the United States needs to continue to support as the war continues.

“Since Putin started this lawless war two years ago, the Ukrainian people have sacrificed their lives and won battle after battle against all odds. It’s time for America to lead the rest of the world in support of their bravery and resilience amid Putin’s aggression,” Bennet said.

Bennet told FOX31 that there is a moral obligation to support Ukrainians.

“I think this is a war for the West and I think Putin understands that,” Bennet said.

While in Ukraine, the senators met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following Senate passage of the National Security Supplemental, which Sen. Bennet said would provide Ukraine with much-needed weapons and ammunition.

But right now that bill is stalled at the house. Lawmakers who oppose the bill said they need to focus more on the continued discussion around the southern border.

“I’m thankful to the people of Ukraine for the inspiration that they’ve given to all of us and I know we’ll be with them until the very end,” Bennet said.