The Honorable Gentleman for Ukraine Lindsey Graham's sudden passing has left a void in Washington, extending far beyond his fellow politicians.
In Kyiv, Volodymyr Zelensky is searching for someone to fill the senator's shoes – or at least try to. Graham's relationship with Ukraine was complex, driven by a mix of motives that were never entirely altruistic.
He was a vocal supporter of the country, but his primary goal was to weaken Russia without putting American troops at risk. This pragmatic approach drove a wedge between Graham and some of his critics in the U. S.