Graham suddenly passed away due to acute illness, a great loss for Ukraine, which had lost one of its most steadfast supporters.
It's hard to believe that U.S. senior Republican Senator and hawkish figure, Graham—the most resolute supporter of Ukraine—has passed away! According to news from CaiLianShe on July 12, Graham’s office communications director posted on social media early in the morning Eastern Time on July 12, stating that Graham died on the evening of July 11 local time due to sudden acute illness, aged 71.
Just earlier that same day (the 11th), Graham, in an interview, particularly called on China to mediate the Russia-Ukraine war. He stated that China has the capability to help end the war in Ukraine. The path toward peace lies more through Beijing than through Washington, Kyiv, or Moscow. China holds extraordinary influence, and I hope they use this influence to benefit the world...
Thus, this appears to be Graham’s final public statement—specifically appealing for China’s assistance. Since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Graham visited Ukraine four times, making him by far the most steadfast U.S. congressional supporter of Ukraine, with immense influence. He passed away suddenly—a tremendous loss for Ukraine!
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