Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Official account for U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee | Ranking Member @SenatorShaheen

[Senate Foreign Relations Committee @SFRCdems]

As @SenatorShaheen and @SFRCdems lay out in our new report, the Trump Admin's cuts to our diplomatic infrastructure have undermined America's ability to compete with China.

Congress must act quickly to reverse the damage and preserve America's ability to lead and compete.

[Senate Foreign Relations Committee @SFRCdems]

Today, @SenatorShaheen, @SenatorDurbin and @RepMikeTurner travelled to Hungary to meet with Hungarian officials including Deputy Prime Minister @_OrbanAnita and civil society groups.

🔗 Full Readout: https://t.co/M1H6HfAH2g

[Sen. Jeanne Shaheen @SenatorShaheen]

Ukraine is the most innovative military in Europe at the moment. They aren't just a user of U.S. weapons, but a key provider of support, as we've seen during the war in Iran.

It's in our national security interest to learn from their technological advancement on the battlefield.

[Sen. Jeanne Shaheen @SenatorShaheen]

This is a war that President Trump never should’ve undertaken. None of the goals that he set out in the beginning have been accomplished.

He needs to get back to the negotiating table, but he needs to negotiate a deal that’s going to benefit the United States and not Iran.

[Senate Foreign Relations Committee @SFRCdems]

NEW: @SenatorShaheen gives a recap of the #2026NATOSummit with a focus on:

1️⃣ Bipartisan Congressional support for NATO
2️⃣ Backing Ukraine
3️⃣ Demonstrating the importance of NATO to the American people

[Senate Foreign Relations Committee @SFRCdems]

“I’m glad to see @StateDept announce its plans to remove Syria’s SST designation, as I called for last week. Now, the Senate must also pass my bipartisan legislation to repeal additional sanctions on Syria.” -@SenatorShaheen

https://t.co/ORgj1c29Wf

[Secretary Marco Rubio @SecRubio]

Today @POTUS informed Congress of his intent to rescind Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism. This historic step opens new possibilities for economic opportunity and recovery, giving the Syrian people a chance at greatness.

[Senate Foreign Relations Committee @SFRCdems]

Today, @SenatorShaheen led a bipartisan group of lawmakers in meeting with Syrian President al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the 2026 #NATOSummit.  

🔗 Readout: https://t.co/iFGupwWP7y

[Senate Foreign Relations Committee @SFRCdems]

Today, @SenatorShaheen, @SenatorRounds, @SenatorDurbin, @LindseyGrahamSC, @ChrisCoons and @RepMikeTurner issued the below statement following their meeting with Ukrainian President @ZelenskyyUa at the 2026 @NATO Summit.

🔗 Full statement: https://t.co/bVIwlhBZnd

[Senate Foreign Relations Committee @SFRCdems]

BREAKING: President Trump throws support behind drone deal with Ukraine: “I think we’re going to make that deal.”

@SenatorShaheen’s reaction: “It’s high time the United States seal this deal. @DeptofWar and @USWPColby should follow @POTUS’s lead.”

[Senate Foreign Relations Committee @SFRCdems]

“It was an honor to once again speak with President @ZelenskyyUa during the @NATO Summit. I reaffirmed the Senate’s strong bipartisan support for Ukraine and stressed the need for sustained pressure on Putin to secure a just and lasting peace.” -@SenatorShaheen

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

I met with a bipartisan delegation from both houses of the United States Congress Senators – @SenatorShaheen, @LindseyGrahamSC, @SenatorDurbin, @ChrisCoons, @SenatorRounds, @RepMikeTurner – and thanked them for their support and focus on Ukraine. We had an in-depth discussion about the prospects for diplomacy and what is required for it to succeed. I informed them about the Patriot interceptor shortage and Russian attacks on our people. Right now, contributions to PURL and other air defense deliveries are the top priority for defense.

We also discussed the Russia sanctions bill. It is critical to continue increasing pressure on Russia for this war, and this initiative can truly help to advance peace. I thanked Senators and Members of Congress for their words of respect for our warriors and operations, as well as their assurances that assistance will continue. I am grateful to the United States and every caring American heart for their support.

[Senate Foreign Relations Committee @SFRCdems]

Today, @SenatorShaheen who is leading a bipartisan, bicameral Congressional delegation to the 2026 #NATOSummit, again spoke with @SecGenNATO Mark Rutte.

See the full readout ⬇️
https://t.co/0ZB1WYFisT

[Senate Foreign Relations Committee @SFRCdems]

Today, @SenatorShaheen met with Finnish President @alexstubb during the #NATOSummit. They discussed ongoing efforts to support Ukraine and bolster Allied capabilities in the Baltic sea and on the Eastern flank.

🔗 Readout: https://t.co/BZoppfSBKK

[Sen. Jeanne Shaheen @SenatorShaheen]

The most important message coming out of Ankara is for our adversaries to understand that the NATO Allies are united, that we are working together.

The only leaders who benefit when the NATO Allies are divided are Vladimir Putin in Russia and President Xi in China.

[Senate Foreign Relations Committee @SFRCdems]

Read the full release outlining the travel to the #2026NATOSummit as well as Budapest, Hungary 🇭🇺 below 👇 (3/3)
https://t.co/hrnjEPauhn

[Senate Foreign Relations Committee @SFRCdems]

🚨NEW: Today, @SenatorShaheen, Ranking Member of @SFRCDems and Co-Chair of the Senate NATO Observer Group, will arrive in Ankara, Türkiye for the 2026 #NATOSummit to lead a Congressional delegation reaffirming the bipartisan commitment to @NATO. (1/3)

[Senate Foreign Relations Committee @SFRCdems]

During engagements with foreign counterparts they will: 

1️⃣ Applaud significant progress made by #NATO partners to increase defense spending. 

2️⃣ Urge further action to develop defense industrial bases. 

3️⃣ Push for additional support for Ukraine. 🇺🇦 (2/3)

[Sen. Jeanne Shaheen @SenatorShaheen]

Happy 4th of July, and Happy 250th Birthday to the United States of America!

Since its founding, our nation remains the global beacon of democracy abroad. While we continue striving for a more perfect union, today we also celebrate all that makes us proud to be Americans.

[Senate Foreign Relations Committee @SFRCdems]

“Another round of deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv last night should be a warning for next week’s #NATOSummit: the time to act is now. The United States and our allies must choke off Putin’s war machine with sanctions and provide further aid for Ukraine’s defense.” -@SenatorShaheen

[The Associated Press @AP]

Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine's capital overnight into Thursday that killed at least eight people and injured dozens as loud explosions shook Kyiv for hours. https://t.co/991NmRxPFQ

[Senate Foreign Relations Committee @SFRCdems]

Yesterday, @SenatorShaheen, @RepJoeWilson and @SenWarren sent a bipartisan letter to @SecRubio urging the Administration to remove Syria from the State Sponsor of Terrorism list.

Read the full letter 👇
https://t.co/Bb3yJuq0t9

[Senate Foreign Relations Committee @SFRCdems]

Today, @SenatorShaheen and @SenatorRisch led colleagues in a statement on China’s Ethnic Unity Law.

"All people deserve to have a say in their own future, preserve their culture, and freely express their religious beliefs.”

Full statement ⬇️
https://t.co/i2BAR5jVR3