Frederica Freyberg:

The brutal assault on Ukraine as Russia fully invaded its borders leaves the world shaken and President Joe Biden promising escalating consequences. As Russia fired missiles and invaded cities, a humanitarian crisis is quickly unfolding with neighboring countries experiencing a flood of refugees. The U.S. has amassed some 20,000 troops in Europe to deter the Russian aggression. And the U.S. and the international community have imposed mounting sanctions on Russia condemning the attack. Wisconsin’s U.S. Senators have weighed in on the developing situation. In a statement, Republican Senator Ron Johnson wrote, “Weakness tempts tyrants and totalitarians to seek more power. People who only want to live in peace suffer the consequences… Europe must act with strength and resolve to prevent risking a wider conflict, and the U.S. must support our NATO allies and freedom loving people in this moment of extreme peril.” And Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin said in a statement, “Putin has violated international law, invading a sovereign and democratic nation that wants peace and independence… We need to continue standing strong with our European allies and NATO by providing them the support they need to hold Putin accountable for the largest invasion of Europe since World War II.”