Will Give Humanitarian Aid To Ukraine: Rep. Watson Coleman Of NJ

MERCER COUNTY, NJ — Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-Mercer, said she was committed to providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine amid the ongoing military conflict in the country.

Watson Coleman, who represents the state’s 12th congressional district, said that in any conflict it was the civilians who suffer the most. She posted a statement on Twitter made by the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPS) on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Watson Coleman is the vice-chair at-large of the CPC.

“In our response to Putin's invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. must do everything possible to avoid escalation and prevent more tragic loss of life. We must put the Ukrainian people first,” Watson Coleman said on Twitter.

“I'm committed to providing humanitarian aid and welcoming those displaced by the conflict.”

“Putin's aggression toward Ukraine is inexcusable. My thoughts are with the Ukrainian people. The U.S. stands firmly with its allies. We must be prepared to offer aid to those displaced by the conflict,” she said earlier.

Russia launched a multipronged attack on Ukraine Thursday, bringing explosions before dawn to the country’s capital, Kyiv. Ukrainian officials said they lost control of decommissioned Chernobyl nuclear plant later that day, reported CNN.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at least 137 people were killed and 316 injured after Russia launched their invasion, reported NBC News.

Ahead of the planned military invasion, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned other countries, saying any attempt to interfere would “lead to consequences you have never seen in history.”

The United States and other global powers slapped tough sanctions on Russia, with many calling for the country’s removal from SWIFT - a crucial network that connects thousands of financial institutions around the world.

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