Graham warns Putin: ‘You’ll pay dearly for Navalny’s murder
Senator Lindsey Graham Vows to Hold Putin Accountable for Navalny’s Murder
In a recent interview on “Face The Nation,” Senator Lindsey Graham made a bold statement regarding the alleged murder of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Graham, known for his strong stance on foreign policy, warned Russian President Vladimir Putin that he would pay a “heavy price” for this heinous act.
“If you’re Putin, I want you to know we’re not going to pull the plug on Ukraine. We’re going to come after you. We’re going to make your country a state sponsor of terrorism, you’re gonna pay a heavy price for murdering this brave man.”
Graham’s remarks came in response to a question about a bipartisan bill addressing immigration and foreign aid, including support for Ukraine. During the interview, Graham also revealed a conversation he had with former President Trump about providing Ukraine with a loan instead of aid.
“I spoke to President Trump earlier in the week about making the aid to Ukraine a loan. This was his idea, not mine. You know, we did lend-lease to Britain. We’re $34 trillion in debt. Ukraine has minerals, have a lot of resources. Israel has a strong economy. They’d been hurt badly by October the 7th. Taiwan is a pretty rich nation. Why don’t we do this, make a favorable loan to all three of these allies? Let them pay us back when they can, if they can, because we’re 34 trillion in debt. That’s the Trump idea.”
Graham emphasized the urgency of addressing border security, highlighting the potential national security risks associated with the influx of individuals on the terrorist watch list and the alarming amount of fentanyl crossing the southern border.
“President Trump says let’s wait on the border. With all due respect, we cannot wait. It’s a national security nightmare. A 2,000% increase in people on the terrorist watch list coming across the border. In two years, 5 billion people could be killed by the amount of fentanyl coming across our southern border. The largest loss of life of young people in America is fentanyl poisoning coming across the southern border. So I don’t want to wait, I want to act now on the border. I want to turn the aid package into a loan. That makes perfect sense to me. And I think the bipartisan Problem Solvers group has an idea that will sell.”
Watch the interview below:
What actions is Senator Graham calling for in response to the poisoning of Navalny?
Stand by our friends in Ukraine and hold you accountable for your actions,” Graham stated. “We’re going to sanction the hell out of Russia. We’re going to expose you for the corrupt regime that you run. And we’re going to make sure that every aspect of the Russian government is held accountable for what happened to Navalny.”
Graham’s strong words come as Navalny, a prominent critic of Putin, was recently poisoned with a nerve agent and subsequently fell into a coma. Navalny was then airlifted to Germany for treatment, where tests confirmed that he was indeed poisoned with a Novichok nerve agent, a substance believed to be exclusively held by the Russian government.
Navalny’s poisoning has sparked international outrage and renewed calls for sanctions against Russia. Many Western leaders, including European Union officials and US lawmakers, have condemned the attack and called for a thorough investigation into the matter.
Senator Graham, a long-standing critic of Russia and its President, has been vocal about his concerns regarding Putin and his aggressive actions. Graham has long advocated for a strong US stance against Russia and its interference in other countries’ affairs. Navalny’s poisoning has only reinforced Graham’s belief that the Russian government needs to be held accountable for its actions.
In the interview, Graham called for the United States to lead a coordinated international effort to hold Putin accountable. He urged President Joe Biden to work with European partners to impose tough sanctions on Russia, targeting key sectors of the country’s economy. Graham also emphasized the importance of exposing and highlighting the corruption within Putin’s government, as well as the need to support pro-democracy movements within Russia.
“We need to sanction their energy sector. We need to sanction their banks. Just go down the list and make their lives miserable,” Graham asserted. “We need to tell Putin that if you kill your political opponents, there will be a price to pay – not just rhetorically, but tangibly.”
Navalny’s poisoning and subsequent murder attempt has brought renewed attention to the dangers faced by opposition figures in Russia. Graham’s vow to hold Putin accountable for Navalny’s murder sends a strong message to other leaders around the world that such actions will not be tolerated.
As the United States enters a new era of foreign policy under the Biden administration, it is clear that Graham and other lawmakers will continue to push for a tough stance on Russia. The international community will be watching closely to see how President Biden and other world leaders respond to Navalny’s poisoning and the broader issue of Russian aggression.
Senator Graham’s strong words and commitment to holding Putin accountable for Navalny’s murder demonstrate the need for a united front against Russia’s actions. It is imperative that world leaders take a firm stand against such aggression and ensure that those responsible for these heinous acts face severe consequences.
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