Courtney Statement on Russia’s Unlawful and Unprovoked Attack on the Sovereign Country of Ukraine

NORWICH, CT – Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces, released the following statement today regarding news that Russia and President Vladimir Putin have begun an unprovoked and unjustified attack on Ukraine.
"Vladimir Putin and his ruling clique will pay a bitter price for his unjustified attack on the sovereign state of Ukraine and its people," said Congressman Courtney. "Ukraine defense forces are better equipped, better trained, and more determined than in 2014, when Putin forcibly seized Crimea. In addition, the U.S., NATO, EU, and G7 countries are united to punish this invasion with increasing sanctions, effectively isolating Russia's economy and society. Every democracy has a stake in protecting the international rule of law and supporting the brave people of Ukraine."
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