Chris Christie Visits Ukraine, Reiterates Support for Country and People

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, a Republican presidential candidate, made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Friday, meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, the country’s capital. Christie is the second 2024 Republican presidential candidate to visit Ukraine, following former Vice President Mike Pence.

During his visit, Christie reiterated his support for Ukraine, contrasting his candidacy with some in the Republican Party who have opposed providing aid to the country. He also expressed his hope to get a firsthand look at the wartime atrocities that the country has experienced.

Christie visited two sites devastated by the war with Russia, Bucha and Moshchun. In Bucha, Ukrainians found civilians who had been shot, and Christie participated in a flowers laying ceremony at a former defense line from Russian offensive in March 2022.

Speaking to reporters, Christie said, “I am an advocate for there being more aid to Ukraine.” He added that he hoped the United States would continue to provide assistance to the country, and that he would continue to advocate for it.

Christie’s visit to Ukraine is a sign of his commitment to the country and its people. He has expressed his support for Ukraine and his hope that the United States will continue to provide assistance.