Boyle Statement on Putin’s Latest Demands to Weaken NATO

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), the Lead Democrat for the U.S. Congressional Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, issued the following statement in response to reports that Russia is demanding NATO withdraw forces from Eastern Europe and end military support for Ukraine:

“Vladimir Putin’s latest demands make clear that his ambitions extend far beyond Ukraine and threaten the security of the United States and our NATO allies. President Trump cannot continue to show weakness in the face of Putin’s aggression. He must make clear that the United States will never allow Russia to dictate NATO’s future or give Putin veto power over the security of our allies. Rewarding Putin’s aggression with concessions will only embolden him, weaken NATO, and make America less safe.”

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