Schneider Statement on Putin's Illegal Escalation in Ukraine

Statement

Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement:

"The security of the United States is inextricably tied to upholding the universal commitment to international law, sovereign borders, and every nation's right to self-governance. Putin's moves in Ukraine are an affront to the democratic will of the Ukrainian people to determine their own future, and a flagrant and dangerous challenge to international law and security. Putin's theater of lies is fooling no one -- sending Russian troops into eastern Ukraine is the beginning of an invasion and a blatant violation of both international law and Ukraine's sovereignty. The world must respond appropriately. This illegal escalation poses the greatest security threat to Europe and the world in decades.

"I commend President Biden's strong and swift response, uniting our NATO allies in combatting the belligerent Russian threat, and I stand ready in Congress to support and bolster these actions to hold Putin accountable.

"It is critically important for Congress to demonstrate, with broad bipartisan support, the U.S. commitment to international law and security, and the independence of the people of Ukraine. Congress must ensure the U.S., with NATO and our European partners, is fully equipped to counter Putin and Russia's warmongering and revanchist ambitions."

Congressman Schneider serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and its subcommittees on "Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber," and "Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism."

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