Kamala Harris May Be Sent to Poland, Romania Amid Ukraine-Russia War

Officials from the Biden administration are weighing if they will send Vice President Kamala Harris to Poland and Romania amid the tension between Russia and Ukraine.

Sources familiar with the matter told The Hill on Thursday that officials are "actively discussing" whether the vice president will go to Warsaw and Bucharest to show solidarity with Ukraine.

The exact date of Harris' visit with the two countries was not discussed by the sources, but New York Post reported that the trip could happen "in the coming weeks."

The sources then noted that there are no talks in connection to President Biden's visit to the region.

"The source then explained that a visit from the president is a heavier "logistical lift" while a travel for the vice president is "more nimble."

The unnamed official also noted that people can expect that Vice President Kamala Harris "will continue to engage with allies and partners in these issues."

It can be recalled that Harris previously spoke to the leaders of Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Romania, and Poland to discuss the Russian attack in Ukraine. According to reports, the vice president spoke to each leader through calls, as she affirmed the Biden administration's support for the Kyiv government and Washington's allies from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO.)

The news about Kamala Harris' possible travel to the European region came as Secretary of State Antony Blinken departed on a six-day trip to Belgium, Poland, the Baltic states, and Moldova.

State Department noted that Blinken will continue "extensive consultations and coordination" with the NATO allies and European partners about the war Russia has started against Ukraine.

Kamala Harris Reiterates U.S. to not Send Troops to Ukraine to Fight Russians

In an interview with "CBS Morning" on Wednesday, Kamala Harris reiterated President Joe Biden's words, saying that the U.S. will not send its troops to Ukraine to fight the Russian army, whether on the ground and on-air, CBS News reported.

Harris also pointed out that the U.S. will continue to collaborate with its allies in defending the NATO territories.

As of Thursday, the United States sent nearly 3,000 additional troops to Poland and Romania as the tension between Russia and Ukraine escalated into war.

In addition, the U.S. and other Members of NATO also imposed sanctions against Russia in support of Ukraine. However, the treaty pointed out that they won't take "direct military action," per The Hill.

Kamala Harris Criticized Over Explanation on Ukraine-Russia War

Harris's comments about the stand of the U.S. on the Russia and Ukraine war came after she faced criticism on how she explained the conflict surrounding the countries from the European region.

Speaking slowly, Harris began by saying that Ukraine is a country located in Europe, per The New York Post.

"Russia decided to invade a smaller country called Ukraine. So basically, that's wrong, and it goes against everything we stand for," Harris added.

Several GOP entities mocked the vice president on how she delivered and explained the Ukraine-Russia war.

GOP campaign consultant Nathan Wurtzel said that Harris sounded like a fifth-grade student reading notecards, per The New York Post.

Meanwhile, Ex-Trump White House counselor Kellyanne Conway said that the way Harris explained was "embarrassing."

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Written By: Joshua Summers

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