Local leaders speaking out on Russian invasion of Ukraine
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DELMARVA – Several local leaders are speaking out after Russia’s military launched an invasion of Ukraine early Thursday morning.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan released the following statement:
“Putin’s attack on Ukraine is not just a barbarous military assault from a deranged autocrat, it is an attack on the right of sovereign nations and free people to choose their own destiny— all that America stands for in the world. This unprovoked aggression demands a unified and resolute response from America and our allies. Putin and Russia must face devastating consequences. If we fail to stand for freedom, Europe and the world will be a much darker and more dangerous place. The First Lady and I join Marylanders and Americans today in praying for the people of Ukraine.”
In Delaware, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester says, “My heart breaks for the people of Ukraine, today. In a brazen violation of international law, President Putin has launched an unprecedented full-scale invasion of a sovereign democratic country. I cannot stress strongly enough the danger this invasion poses both to the Ukrainian people and to our international order and I support the actions of the Biden Administration to hold President Putin and Russia accountable. Through both the tools we have at our disposal as the United States government, and with our NATO allies, we must send a clear signal to Putin that these flagrant acts of war will not be tolerated. Congress must now work to swiftly pass a broad and comprehensive set of sanctions against Russia to deter further Russian aggression. I pray for the people of Ukraine and stand firmly with them.”
U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Delaware) released the following statement:
“My prayers are with the people of Ukraine today, as they suffer from Vladimir Putin’s heinous, unforgivable assault on their lives that threatens freedom, peace, and security for the world. After weeks of mounting aggression, Russia chose to launch an unprovoked, unwarranted war that will be deadly and destructive. This choice will be met with strong, swift action from the United States and our NATO Allies, as we stand together in one unified voice to support the people of Ukraine and hold Putin accountable for this unjustified attack.”
President Joe Biden is expected to speak at 12:30 p.m. to announce new sanctions against Russia.
