Chairman Emeritus McCaul Statement on Fourth Anniversary of Putin's War

WASHINGTON - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) released the following statement on the fourth anniversary of Putin's war in Ukraine.

"Today marks four years since Vladimir Putin launched his brutal and unprovoked war on Ukraine - a war we were told in our briefings wouldn't last more than four days. Time and again, he has demonstrated a chilling disinterest in peace. Even as negotiations proceed, Russian forces continue to bomb civilian establishments, abduct innocent children, and target Ukraine's power grid to plunge millions into the cold and dark. Over the weekend, we discovered they are also reportedly colluding with Iran to help the Ayatollah deploy strike drones in the Strait of Hormuz.

"I applaud President Trump's sincere efforts to secure peace and remain hopeful the talks will bear fruit. But we must be clear-eyed about Vladimir Putin. As I have consistently warned - dating back to when the previous administration slow-walked weapons deliveries - Putin only understands strength.

"That is why I introduced targeted sanctions legislation in the House and will pursue additional ways to put more leverage on his regime. The United States must stand firm in our commitment to peace through strength - signaling to Putin, Chairman Xi, and the entire world that unprovoked aggression will always be met with consequences."

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