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Senator Lindsey Graham’s sudden death has dealt a devastating blow to Ukraine’s diplomatic strategy in Washington, severing a vital lifeline to Donald Trump and weakening Ukraine’s influence on critical issues like new sanctions against Russia. Graham, who had just returned from Kyiv and was pushing for legislation he’d championed for years, was a rare bridge between Zelenskyy’s government and Trump’s inner circle — visiting Ukraine ten times since the invasion and maintaining constant dialogue. His independent, pro-Ukraine stance and deep ties to Trump made him irreplaceable, especially as Republicans scramble to fill the void in advocating for Kyiv amid growing U.S. political uncertainty. President Zelenskyy called him a pillar of support, and Ukrainian officials warn that without Graham, Ukraine’s leverage in Washington — particularly with Trump — has never been more fragile.

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