READOUT: Heinrich Meets with Ukrainian War Refugees, Emphasizes Need for Additional Aid to Ukraine

FARMINGTON, N.M. – Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) met with Ukrainian families living in Farmington who fled their country following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

 

“In New Mexico, we know that how we treat refugees and asylum seekers shows the world our true American values. Today’s visit conveyed just how seriously New Mexicans take that commitment,” said Heinrich. “I’m so grateful to those here in Farmington for their unwavering support for these families who have fled unthinkable violence in their home country of Ukraine. The bravery of Ukrainian families, here and in their home country, is a reminder that freedom and democracy are always worth fighting for.”

 

During the visit, Heinrich expressed the need for additional aid to Ukraine, which he continues to push for in the United States Senate.

 

“With Putin’s aggression intensifying, Ukraine urgently needs our aid. The United States must deliver,” said Heinrich. “For our national security, our allies, and freedom, the Senate needs to act now, and I won’t let up on this fight.”

 

Heinrich, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, has worked tirelessly to provide vital aid to our allies in Ukraine in their fight for freedom. He remains a steadfast advocate for Ukrainian refugees seeking asylum in the United States.

 

Soon after Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, Heinrich, alongside a number of his colleagues, wrote to President Biden urging the administration to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Ukrainians in the United States. Following this letter, the administration heeded the lawmakers’ calls, effectively offering safety and protection for Ukrainian families in the United States unable to return home.

 

Last month, Heinrich slammed Republicans’ refusal to advance crucial funding to Ukraine, a move he said, “played directly into Putin’s hands.” Read Heinrich's statement in full here.