WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTVB) – Michigan seventh district Republican Congressman Tim Walberg called Russian leader Vladimir Putin “a thug” in a statement his office released on Thursday morning following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Walberg condemned the invasion which had been feared but expected for the last several weeks.
He said, “Make no mistake: Vladimir Putin is a thug and there must be decisive consequences for his lawless invasion of Ukraine. The United States and our allies must present a posture of strength against Russia’s unprovoked aggression.”
He added, “It is past time to impose maximum and far-reaching sanctions that cripple Russia’s economy and stifle access to international financial markets. In this dark hour, please join me in prayer for the people of Ukraine and their safety.”
Michigan Democratic Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters both condemned the invasion.
Stabenow said, “I share the horror of the many Ukrainian-Americans in Michigan of this brutal, unprovoked, and unjustified attack by President Putin on the people of Ukraine. America will stand strong with all of our allies to do everything we can to protect their freedom and independence and save lives.”
Peters said, “I unequivocally condemn Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine – an appalling and illegal assault on a sovereign nation and democracy itself. This is a dark and dangerous moment. The U.S. and our European allies must send Putin an unmistakable message by swiftly enacting crippling sanctions to hold Russia accountable. NATO must stand united and resolute in our support for the Ukrainian people. I remain committed to working with the Biden Administration and my colleagues to do our part. My heart goes out to the people of Ukraine, who are victims of this unprovoked war, and I stand with the American people — including the more than 39,000 Michiganders of Ukrainian descent — in opposing this aggression.”
Peters is a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Senate Ukrainian Caucus.
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