ICYMI: Vice President Harris Represented the United States at the Summit on Peace in Ukraine

Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Switzerland over the weekend to represent the United States at the Summit on Peace in Ukraine and meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the sixth time.

During the Vice President's 17th foreign trip since being sworn in, she delivered remarks that reaffirmed the Biden-Harris Administration's support for the people of Ukraine and for Ukraine's efforts to secure a just and lasting peace, based on Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and the principles of the U.N. Charter. She also continued her focus on defending longstanding international rules and norms, argued that it is in America's strategic interest to do so, and announced over $1.5 billion in funding to bolster Ukraine's energy sector, address humanitarian needs, and strengthen civilian security.

This travel to represent the United States at the Summit alongside leaders from more than 90 countries was a continuation of Vice President Harris' consistent leadership on the world stage. Since being sworn in, she has now traveled to 21 countries.

Read more about the Vice President's leadership at the Summit on Peace in Ukraine:

Associated Press: The US supports 'a just and lasting peace' for Ukraine, Harris tells Zelenskyy at Swiss summit

Russia's aggression is more than just an attack "on the lives and the freedom of the people of Ukraine," Harris told leaders from 100 nations and global organizations participating in the summit. "It is not only an attack on global food security and energy supplies. Russia's aggression is also an attack on international rules and norms and the principles embodied in the U.N. Charter," Harris said.

ABC News: Harris, Zelenskyy join world leaders to discuss peace plan in Ukraine

Vice President Kamala Harris and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke warmly about the recent Ukrainian-American security agreement before a bilateral meeting at the Summit on Peace in Ukraine on Saturday in Switzerland. […] Harris also pointed to the recent U.S. efforts to help Ukraine, including the $60 billion in funding and the delivery of more weapons to help soldiers on the front lines.

PBS News: Harris announces $1.5 billion aid package for Ukrainian infrastructure

Vice President Harris pledged aid for Ukraine's hard-hit energy sector at a peace summit in Switzerland […] Vice President Kamala Harris is representing the United States. She announced a $1.5 billion aid package aimed at Ukraine's hard hit energy sector. Meeting with Harris, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy look forward to a post war Ukraine.

New York Times: Ukraine Peace Talks Held in Switzerland, Though Russia Isn't Invited

"I'm here to stand with Ukraine and leaders from around the world in support of a just and lasting peace," Ms. Harris said at the start of a meeting with Mr. Zelensky before the larger summit. "The United States is committed to helping Ukraine rebuild." […] She also said the United States would provide $379 million for refugees and displaced people in Ukraine. At the summit, Ms. Harris called on leaders to "commit to the imperative of returning innocent children kidnapped by Russia" back to their homes.

Reuters: US VP Harris announces $1.5 billion in Ukraine aid at Switzerland peace summit

The $1.5 billion includes $500 million in new funding for energy assistance and the redirecting of $324 million in previously announced funds toward emergency energy infrastructure repair and other needs in Ukraine, the vice president's office said. "These efforts will help Ukraine respond to Russia's latest attacks on Ukraine energy infrastructure by supporting repair and recovery, improving Ukraine's resilience to energy supply disruptions, and laying the groundwork to repair and expand Ukraine's energy system."

Scripps News: VP Harris, world leaders declare for support for Ukraine

Ukraine's vision for peace is one that the U.S. has stood by, as Harris continued to underscore defending the world order and the strategic interest in supporting Ukraine following Zelenskyy's meetings with President Joe Biden in France and Italy over the last month. "By contrast, however, yesterday Putin put forward a proposal. But we must speak truth. He is not calling for negotiations. He is calling for a surrender," Harris said. "America stands with Ukraine not out of charity but because it is in our strategic interest." Harris and Zelenskyy also met during the summit, where Harris announced more funding to support energy and humanitarian needs for Ukraine,

Bloomberg: Harris to Announce Aid to Bolster Ukraine's Battered Energy Grid

Vice President Kamala Harris will announce a $1.5 billion package of humanitarian assistance and aid to repair Ukraine's energy sector as she meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy Saturday at a summit in Switzerland on Russia's war. The package includes $500 million in new funding for energy assistance and $324 million already earmarked for Ukraine that will be redirected to assist in stabilizing and rebuilding the country's power sector.

CNN: World leaders join major Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland

"This war remains an utter failure for Putin. I am here in Switzerland to stand with Ukraine and the leaders from around the world in support of a just and lasting peace," Harris said.

NBC News: Harris announces $1.5 billion in aid for Ukraine at peace summit

Vice President Kamala Harris announced more than $1.5 billion in aid for Ukraine at a conference in Switzerland this weekend that was organized with the aim of plotting out the first steps toward peace in Ukraine. […] "These efforts will help Ukraine respond to Russia's latest attacks on Ukraine energy infrastructure by supporting repair and recovery, improving Ukraine's resilience to energy supply disruptions, and laying the groundwork to repair and expand Ukraine's energy system," Harris' office said.

BBC: US pledges major aid package for Ukraine energy sector

US Vice-President Kamala Harris has pledged a $1.5bn package of aid to Ukraine, mostly for the country's energy sector. The funding, announced at a Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland, will help repair infrastructure damaged by Russian bombardments.

The Guardian: US supports 'just and lasting peace' for Ukraine, Kamala Harris tells Zelenskiy

As world leaders gathered at a Ukrainian summit in Switzerland, the US vice-president, Kamala Harris, called for Ukraine to be included in all settlements, saying: 'Let nothing about the end of this war be decided without Ukraine.' She went on to say: 'Yesterday Putin put forward a proposal, but we must speak truth, he is not calling for negotiations.'

The Hill: Harris announces $1.5B aid package for Ukraine at peace summit

"This war remains an utter failure for [Russian President Vladimir] Putin," Harris, said during a meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky. "I am here in Switzerland to stand with Ukraine and the leaders from around the world in support of a just and lasting peace," she added. "As we look forward to that peace and work toward that, the United States is committed to helping Ukraine rebuild."

Politico: US unveils $1.5B in new energy, humanitarian aid for Ukraine

Vice President Kamala Harris announced on Saturday a new $1.5 billion aid package for Ukraine, focused primarily on the war-torn country's energy sector and humanitarian assistance.Harris unveiled the package while attending a two-day Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland. She said the package includes $500 million in new funding for energy assistance and the redirecting of another previously announced $324 million toward emergency energy funding.