Rand Paul and Blinken spar over Putin invading countries that ‘were part of Russia’
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) pushed Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday over the risks of expanding the NATO military alliance, saying that Russia has in recent decades invaded countries that “were part of Russia.”
At a hearing, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken argued that Russia hasn’t attacked NATO countries “probably for a good reason” given their collective strength against Russia. Paul then responded, “You could also argue the countries they’ve attacked were part of Russia.”
Blinken argued that it is the “fundamental right” of those countries, like Georgia and Ukraine, to decide their own futures and independence.
Paul said, “I’m not saying it’s not,” but then noted the countries had been part of the Soviet Union for decades starting in the 1920s.
Paul did not defend President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, however Putin and his allies argue Ukraine is not an independent country and that Russians and Ukrainians are “one people – a single whole,” which they cite to justify the war.
……..
- Discussion
-
Rand Paul and Blinken spar over Putin invading countries that "were part of Russia" https://t.co/piFmR15wwE pic.twitter.com/0NFt7u9lpm
— The Hill (@thehill) April 26, 2022
Hi, @SenRandPaul. #Ukraine and other countries around Russia were "not part of Russia," they were part of the Soviet Union. If you need any other expert advice to clear up the tons of things you don't understand about the biggest war in Europe since 1945, happy to help. https://t.co/mIGKTn14fl
— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) April 26, 2022
If Rando wanted to sound like a Kremlin shill who needs his own show on Rossiya-1 he couldn't do a better job than he's doing here. https://t.co/hq5VbaUXHP
— John Schindler (@20committee) April 26, 2022
I appreciate your willingness to share your expertise @RadioFreeTom, but this Putin apologist should pick up a high school world studies book and start with the basics before wasting your time. https://t.co/XJuvHHNQuB
— Abigail Spanberger (@SpanbergerVA07) April 26, 2022
You must be logged in to reply to this topic.