1. United States
2. Fla.
3. Letter

Recent reports raise grave concerns about U.S. actions that may undermine Ukraine’s defense while benefiting Russia. Reuters reports that restrictions on Ukraine’s Starshield satellite communications originated within the White House, disrupting critical military operations. Meanwhile, President Trump’s agreement involving Russian diesel threatens to provide additional revenue to a nation waging war against Ukraine, threatening its sovereignty. In 1994, Ukraine relinquished its nuclear arsenal under the Budapest Memorandum, receiving security assurances from the United States, Britain, and Russia. Although these assurances were not a military-defense guarantee, they established commitments that carry lasting diplomatic and moral significance. These developments raise serious questions about American credibility, national security, and the administration’s obligations to Congress and our international partners. Furthermore it must be mentioned that these questionable actions strengthen the argument that the president and his administration continue to show favor to Vladimir Putin. This is in stark contrast to America’s long-standing policy of respecting the sovereignty of other nations. Numerous governments, international bodies, and political analysts credibly argue there is extensive evidence that Vladimir Putin (https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=%2Fm%2F08193&q=Vladimir+Putin) does not respect the national sovereignty of neighboring states, particularly when coveting their national resources and any military advantage their borders contain. I urge Congress to investigate who authorized the Starshield restrictions, examine the legality and consequences of the Russian diesel agreement, and determine whether these actions constitute abuses of presidential authority warranting impeachment proceedings. And then consider the credibility of American foreign policy on the world stage. Congress has a constitutional responsibility to demand answers and accountability. I ask you to exercise that responsibility.