McCormick Announces Condemnation of Russian Aggression Toward Ukraine Amid Russia's Recent Violation of the Misnk Agreement

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a member of the Veteran Affairs Committee, released the following statement regarding recent developments of Russian aggression towards Ukraine:

“I vehemently condemn Russian aggression towards Ukraine. Russia’s recent decision to recognize the independence of the Donetsk People's Republic and Luhansk People's Republic completely violates the Minsk agreement. This gesture also rejects very significant diplomatic efforts to avoid conflict. President Putin has not seriously considered any route to diplomacy and has advanced Russia's military into the region of Donbass within Eastern Ukraine. 

“President Putin declaring the independence of regions within the borders of Russia’s sovereign neighbor, Ukraine, during a time of conflict is a clear violation of international law. I support President Biden and NATO’s efforts of diplomacy to avoid conflict and I stand behind Ukraine's safety and sovereignty.”

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