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Ayotte Calls for Toughest Possible Sanctions on Russia's Financial, Energy, and Defense Sectors

Statement

Date: July 21, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Foreign Affairs

U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) released this statement today regarding the situation in Ukraine:

"Putin has armed and trained separatists in Ukraine, and they have now murdered almost 300 innocent men, women, and children. Despite strongly-worded statements from President Obama and European leaders, according to the Ukrainian government, Putin continues to send heavy weaponry to his agents in Ukraine.

"Statements alone will not deter Putin's dangerous aggression and support for separatists in Ukraine. Only real and tangible consequences for the Kremlin can do that.

"The U.S. and our European allies should act without delay to impose the toughest possible sanctions on Russia's financial services, energy, and defense sectors. The U.S. should also provide the Ukrainian government the weapons they need to defend their country and counter Putin's continued aggression."


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