Graham Pushed Sanctions Package on Russia Before Death

With the general election scheduled for November, South Carolina Republicans must now select a new nominee, with state election law expected to require a special primary by Aug. 11.

Graham met Friday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

“Lindsey was a true defender of freedom and of the values that make our world safer,” Zelenskyy said in a statement, adding that Graham had visited the war-torn country 10 times since Russia invaded in February 2022.

“We were in constant dialogue, which I will miss,” he said, adding that “in recent weeks he worked on important initiatives that could help bring peace closer, including strengthening