Nebraska officials blast “thug” Putin for Russian invasion of Ukraine
In a series of social media posts, they also call Russia's president "unhinged"
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Officials from Nebraska are going after the president of Russia for launching an invasion of Ukraine.
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry said in a statement, “Russia presides over the United Nations Security Council while launching a premeditated war in Europe, stripping away any semblance of civilized, sane, and orderly process for resolving conflict. How easy it is to create death and destruction in our so-called enlightened time. Putin is unhinged. Ukraine must fight.”
#ukraine #russia #us pic.twitter.com/ZEMUD04OsJ
— Jeff Fortenberry (@JeffFortenberry) February 24, 2022
Rep. Don Bacon joined his colleague with a post saying, “Thug Putin initiated unprovoked war of aggression to force Ukrainians, who want independence, to live under Russian domination. Russia is a pariah state and must be cut off economically and diplomatically. Bullies only respect strength so we must build up our defenses with our Allies.”
We should hammer Putin & Russia as hard as we can economically and diplomatically. Putin’s Russia is a disgrace. Let’s arm Ukraine as much as we can and help them defend their country. And, we must work with Allies to strengthen our defenses. The Bully won’t stop with Ukraine.
— Don Bacon (@DonJBacon) February 24, 2022
State Sen. Adam Morfeld said on Twitter, “An attack on democracy anywhere is an attack on democracy everywhere.”
An attack on democracy anywhere is an attack on democracy everywhere.
The Ukraine has Europe’s second largest military (only second to Russia’s) and is a country and democracy of 44 million people.
— State Senator Adam Morfeld (@Adam_Morfeld) February 24, 2022
Sen. Deb Fischer’s statement says, “Putin treacherously used diplomacy as a distraction, played games as he increased his military capabilities, and sowed false narratives.”
My statement on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: pic.twitter.com/20zcx1lyZY
— Senator Deb Fischer (@SenatorFischer) February 24, 2022
Fischer said President Joe Biden should lead a global response to “cripple” the Russian economy and isolate it diplomatically.
