ORLANDO, Fla. — Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine prompted many federal and state lawmakers to quickly react on social media.
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President Biden offered prayers to Ukrainians and placed blame solely on Russia, adding that “President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering.”
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The prayers of the world are with the people of Ukraine tonight as they suffer an unprovoked and unjustified attack by Russian military forces. President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering. https://t.co/Q7eUJ0CG3k
— President Biden (@POTUS) February 24, 2022
U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy shared her heartache for the citizens of Ukraine.
My heart aches for the proud people of Ukraine.
— U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy (@RepStephMurphy) February 24, 2022
You are not alone. America and all freedom-loving countries around the world stand with you.
Russia will pay a heavy price.
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U.S. Sen. Rick Scott of Florida urged his followers to “pray for the innocent lives in danger.”
Freedom is under attack in Ukraine. Pray for the innocent lives in danger.
— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) February 24, 2022
U.S. Rep. Val Demings offered prayers and said Putin must “pay a personal price for the lives he is taking.”
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Praying for the people of Ukraine tonight. Putin and his corrupt regime must pay a personal price for the lives he is taking. https://t.co/8kZ7FqeQwr
— Rep. Val Demings (@RepValDemings) February 24, 2022
Sen. Marco Rubio asserted that while Ukraine is “outgunned and outmanned” by Russia, it will soon be clear that “brave & tough” Ukraine has “already inflicted damage on Russian invaders.”
#Ukraine is outgunned and outmanned
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) February 24, 2022
But they are brave & tough fighters and as the world will soon learn they have already inflicted damage on Russian invaders
Rep. Anna Eskamani of Florida used Twitter to reflect on what she called “a dark moment in human history.”
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My heart is with the people of Ukraine. This is a dark moment in human history. https://t.co/iV7EsavpFz
— Rep. Anna V. Eskamani 🔨 (@AnnaForFlorida) February 24, 2022
Rep. Mike Waltz offered his own perspective in terms of what he anticipates during the invasion.
Here’s what to expect from Russia’s invasion of #Ukraine
— Rep. Mike Waltz (@michaelgwaltz) February 24, 2022
1.Attacks in the east to tie down most of Ukraine’s army
2.Cyber, electronic warfare, air strikes to decapitate command & control
3.Special Ops in Kyiv
4.Amphibious assault on ports of Mariupol & Odessa
Congressman Charlie Crist of Florida called the war “unprovoked” and added that Russia’s attack “will be met with the most severe sanctions,” offering the United States’ support to Ukraine.
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This is an unprovoked war that will be met with the most severe sanctions. The US stands with Ukraine in this dark hour.
— Congressman Charlie Crist (@RepCharlieCrist) February 24, 2022
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