Pence: The Time Is Now for ‘Renewed Military Support for Ukraine’

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PENCE: "It’s been roughly 3 years since Russia launched its unprovoked, brutal invasion in the Ukraine. Hundreds of thousands of lives have been lost. At the outset of the war I actually travel with my wife across the border to a refugee center. Saw hundreds and hundreds of women and children of every age fleeing from the Russian invasion. I would return there a year or so back and meet with president Zelenskyy. And here again about the horrors and deprivations of the military. I’ve met Vladimir Putin. My judgment is Vladimir Putin only understands strength and, you know, president Zelenskyy has agreed to a cease-fire, 30-day cease-fire that are European allies called for, Vladimir Putin calls a meeting and then he doesn’t show up for it. So I honestly think the time has come for President Trump to impose a harsh sanction on Russia and also to increase military support for Ukraine. I think those two messages making it clear, in combination with the presence good, recent dialogue with president Zelenskyy that took place at the vatican and in addition to the new mineral deal which I think sent a deafening message to Moscow that America and Ukraine are here to stay. I think the time is now for sanctions against Russia, additional sanctions against Russia and also renewed military support for Ukraine. I think that, and only that, has the potential to bring Vladimir Putin to the table and achieve a lasting peace."