Rep. Schneider Condemns 'Tyrant' Putin For War On Ukraine

DEERFIELD, IL — U.S. Rep Brad Schneider (IL-10) is calling Russia's invasion of Ukraine "not just an unprovoked, illegal invasion of a sovereign country, but a blatant attack on the world order." Schneider, who serves House Foreign Affairs Committee, said the U.S. will continue to assist Ukraine and the Ukrainian people "with the resources necessary to defend their country and humanitarian assistance to feed and provide for their citizens."

Here are Schneider's full remarks:

“America and the world stand with the People of Ukraine. Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine is not just an unprovoked, illegal invasion of a sovereign country, but a blatant attack on the world order—an affront to every nation that respects international law and national self-determination. Putin is counting on the unity of the international community to fracture and wane in short order. We must ensure that his confidence is misplaced and that his intentions are thwarted.

“It is imperative for the US to resolutely lead with our allies in preserving the united response to Putin’s war. We must stand together to support the people of Ukraine and also work in unison to mitigate the impact Putin’s illegal aggression will have on the global economy. We will continue to assist Ukraine and the Ukrainian people with the resources necessary to defend their country and humanitarian assistance to feed and provide for their citizens.

“We see Vladimir Putin for what he is: a warmongering, dictatorial tyrant who seeks a permanent conflict with the West and restoration of Russian rule over the former Soviet empire. Additional sanctions must directly target Vladimir Putin, Russian elites, the Russian military and the country’s financial institutions. Our grievance is not with the Russian people, and it is unfortunate that they will be the ones to bear the greatest burden of the international response. Putin bears responsibility for their suffering every bit as much as he is responsible for the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine.

“Putin’s ambitions know no bounds. America, NATO, and our allies must be resolute in defense of democracy.”