Transcript: Sen. Richard Blumenthal on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026
Summary
Senator Richard Blumenthal discussed the ongoing war in Ukraine and recent deadly Russian drone attacks near Kyiv. He emphasized Ukraine’s progress but warned of continued Russian aggression and stressed the need for more U.S. and European military support, including sanctions and air defense systems.Key Facts
- A Russian drone attack west of Kyiv killed at least 38 people recently.
- Senator Blumenthal visited Ukraine, including frontline city Dnipro and Bucha, sites of heavy fighting and civilian suffering.
- Ukraine requests U.S. aid for stronger sanctions on Russia, better air defense, and Starlink technology to disrupt Russian missile launches.
- The CIA Director visited Moscow to warn Russia against attacking NATO countries.
- NATO officials are concerned Russia might escalate the conflict or provoke NATO members.
- Blumenthal believes Russia only responds to strength, not words, and supports sending more weapons and defense systems to Ukraine.
- There are talks about possible U.S. troop reductions in Europe, but Blumenthal doubts Congress will approve cuts now due to the Russian threat.
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