US Senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness'
The influential politician had just returned from Kyiv, where he met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday.
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"Graham was a 'true American Patriot' who would be 'greatly missed.'"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"He was 'deeply saddened' by the news of the senator's death."
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
"'Lindsey understood that the security of Israel and America are inseparable.'"
— Benjamin Netanyahu , Politician
Key People
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Senator from South Carolina and chair of the Senate Budget Committee.
President of Ukraine who attended a summit in Yerevan.
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The influential politician had just returned from Kyiv, where he met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday.
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