Turner Takes Action on Russia, Ukraine

Press Release

Today, Congressman Michael Turner (R-OH), the Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces and the Chairman of the U.S. Delegation to the North Atlantic Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA), along with House Armed Services Committee Chairman Buck McKeon (R-CA), introduced legislation that takes serious action against Russian aggression.

The legislation recognizes the Russian reality, condemns Russian aggression, strengthens NATO and our Allies, and provides strategic military advice to Ukraine.

While Putin exacerbates his pursuit of a hostile world view, President Obama is still chasing a false narrative," said Turner.

"Russia continues to actively intimidate Ukraine and threaten destabilization throughout the region.

The Obama Administration has been unable to counter this escalation of Putin's aggressive posture. Instead, they have been defensive, unsure, and unable to change Putin's course of action.

Today, Congress is providing the Obama Administration with a to-do list. This legislation outlines specific measures that can be taken up immediately and that will signal a fundamental shift in U.S. strategy.

I urge the President and his administration to abandon their false narrative, recognize the Russian reality, and support this legislation," said Turner.

The bill will be introduced tomorrow. Please see below for a detailed summary. Congressman Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces is co-authoring the legislation.

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