Rep. McCaul says US should be tougher on Russia: ‘I'm in on that fight’
Summary
Rep. Michael McCaul said the U.S. should increase pressure on Russia to push President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. He supports tougher sanctions on Russia and voted with some Republicans and Democrats to approve aid for Ukraine and more sanctions against Russia.Key Facts
- Rep. McCaul wants stronger U.S. sanctions on Russia to force negotiations.
- Russia’s war with Ukraine has lasted over four and a half years and is intensifying.
- Ukraine carried out significant attacks on Russian territory, including St. Petersburg.
- McCaul was one of 18 House Republicans who voted against their party leaders to support Ukraine aid.
- He said Ukraine is winning and retaking land from Russia.
- McCaul is working with Senate colleagues on new legislation for tougher sanctions against Russia and Putin.
- He previously chaired the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
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