Ayotte Helps Introduce Legislation to Deter Russian Aggression

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U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) helped introduce legislation today aimed at deterring Russian aggression in Ukraine and eastern Europe by imposing tough sanctions on Russia's financial and energy sectors, and by boosting the NATO alliance. Ayotte, who authored the legislation with Senator Bob Corker (R-TN), has repeatedly called for tougher sanctions on Russia's economy in response to its illegal invasion and occupation of Crimea and its ongoing actions to undermine Ukrainian sovereignty and stability.

"It's clear that the administration's tepid response to Russian aggression in Ukraine has not significantly changed Putin's behavior, which is underscored by the Russian stock market's rally this week," said Ayotte. "Putin will not be deterred until the U.S. inflicts immediate and serious economic consequences on Russia's financial, energy, and defense sectors - which is what our legislation seeks to do. It's time for Putin to stop the aggression in Ukraine and respect the sovereignty of the Ukrainian people."

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