Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGeir MoulsonSunday 12 July 2026 13:04 BSTLindsey Graham meets with Volodymyr Zelensky in final political engagement before deathDonald Trump has paid tribute to his close ally, Senator Lindsey Graham, following his death on Saturday evening at 71 after a brief and sudden illness.In a post on Truth Social, Trump shared: “Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead! He was always working, and was a true American Patriot. Lindsey will be greatly missed!!! DETAILS AND ARRANGEMENTS TO FOLLOW. So sad! President DONALD J. TRUMP”International leaders from NATO allies, Ukraine, and Israel have also paid tribute to Senator Graham, remembering him as a steadfast friend, partner, and advocate for trans-Atlantic relations.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed Graham as a "great friend of Israel," acknowledging his dedication to strengthening the US-Israel alliance and advocating for the free world.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky highlighted Graham's ten visits to Ukraine during Russia's full-scale invasion, praising him as a "true defender of freedom"; leaders from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Finland commended Graham for his strong support of NATO's eastern flank and unwavering advocacy for Ukraine against Russian aggression.In fullNetanyahu and Zelenskyy unite to honor Lindsey Graham after his deathMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in