Ayotte Statement on Reported Russian Convoy Heading to Ukraine
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Issues: Foreign Affairs
U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) released the following statement today regarding reports that Russia is sending what it claims is a humanitarian aid convoy to the eastern Ukrainian border:
"As Russian combat forces amass on the Ukrainian border and reportedly fire artillery on Ukrainian forces from Russian territory, Putin is attempting to use a so-called aid convoy to portray the Kremlin as a responsible provider of humanitarian relief.
"Putin has instigated, fueled, and perpetuated the crisis in eastern Ukraine. If Putin is truly concerned about the well-being of Ukrainians in Donetsk, he could end this crisis by stopping the flow of Russian fighters and weapons to Ukraine."
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