Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement on ongoing peace talks between Ukraine and Russia:
"Putin started this war and his unprovoked aggression must not be rewarded. The Administration's proposed ‘peace plan' for Ukraine is a gift to Putin that asks Ukraine to sacrifice its land, military strength and future in NATO while asking Russia to sacrifice nothing. It is time for the Administration to get serious and work with Ukraine and our European allies to develop a real peace plan that restores Ukraine's borders and gives Ukrainians the freedom to choose their own leaders and future."