Sen. Mitch McConnell pens scathing WSJ op-ed about Russia diesel deal
The Kentucky Republican accused the Trump administration of “coddling” Russian President Vladimir Putin Sen. Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, has criticized President Donald Trump's approach to Russia, accusing him of "coddling" Russian President Vladimir Putin. McConnell was one of 12 senators to sign a bipartisan letter opposing President Trump's deal with Russia to buy Russian diesel fuel. He accused Putin of ignoring an energy cease-fire and continuing to murder Ukrainian civilians, while the U.S. president claimed that Russia had been "finely wrong" on Ukraine. McConnell also warned that a Russian victory would have far worse consequences for our economic and national security and our global influence than temporarily high diesel prices.
Veröffentlicht : vor 7 Stunden durch Erin Kelly in Politics World
Sen. Mitch McConnell has long advocated for Ukraine — and taken issue with President Donald Trump’s conciliatory approach toward Russia.
Earlier this month, the Kentucky Republican was one of 12 sena... [2201 symbols]
Themen: Russia-Ukraine War, US Politics
