WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) are on a bipartisan congressional delegation to the Balkans to convey continued U.S. support for its allies and partners amid Russian aggression against Ukraine and the implications for European security in the region. The Senators will also discuss the importance of continuing to make progress on the Balkan countries’ aspirations for greater European integration.

Download b-roll of the visit HERE.

The Senators are in Serbia and will next travel to Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Belgium. Senators Tillis and Shaheen are co-chairs of the Senate NATO Observer Group, which they re-established in 2018. 

“The Balkans region is critical to Europe’s security, and we must deepen existing cooperation with our partners as Russia continues its illegal war against Ukraine and threatens our NATO allies,” said Senator Tillis. “As co-chair of the Senate NATO Observer Group, I am committed to working on a bipartisan basis to provide that support, and I am proud to be on this bipartisan delegation to the Balkans to demonstrate our commitment to Europe’s sovereignty.”

During their visit, the Senators will meet with members of the respective countries’ administrations, members of civil society and members of the press to address numerous issues, including support for Ukraine amid Russia’s unprovoked invasion, European security, anti-corruption efforts, safeguarding freedom of the press and much more. 

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