McConnell blasts Trump's outreach to Russia
In a new op-ed, McConnell said “coddling” Russian President Vladimir Putin and pressuring Ukraine won’t end their nearly five-year war Sen. Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, has criticised President Donald Trump's approach to Russia in a scathing op-ed in the Wall Street Journal. McConnell accused the Trump administration of "coddling" Russian President Vladimir Putin, while Putin continues to murder Ukrainian civilians. This follows McConnell's opposition to a deal with Russia to buy Russian diesel fuel. 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. The White House responded by saying it remains committed to ending the war between Russia and Ukraine.
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WASHINGTON — Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has long advocated for Ukraine and taken issue with President Donald Trump’s conciliatory approach toward Russia.
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