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Chris Christie
stated on November 8, 2023 in the third Republican debate in Miami:

“In 1992, this country made a promise to Ukraine. We said if you return nuclear missiles that were part of the old Soviet Union to Russia, and they invade you, we will protect you.”

By Louis Jacobson • November 9, 2023
Facebook posts
stated on July 2, 2022 in a Facebook post:

“Putin humiliatingly blows up all weapons and facilities" on Snake Island by retreating Russian troops.

By Andy Nguyen • July 12, 2022
Facebook posts
stated on March 20, 2022 in a Facebook post:

“The Space Foundation has erased the honors previously bestowed on Yuri Gagarin, the first man to ever be in space. His name was stripped ‘in light of current events.’”

By Samantha Putterman • March 29, 2022
Pat McCrory
stated on March 8, 2022 in a campaign ad:

“While Ukrainians bled and died, Congressman Budd excused their killer.”

By Paul Specht • March 15, 2022
VoteVets
stated on March 2, 2022 in an ad:

"Donald Trump's appeasement of Putin wasn't just a personal act of treason, it's the Republican Party's official position."

By Tom Kertscher • March 10, 2022
Evan McMullin
stated on March 6, 2022 in an ad:

“As the world rallies around Ukraine, Mike Lee was one of only two senators to oppose sanctions on Putin. Then he flew to the Kremlin and discussed dropping sanctions. Lee even opposed arming Ukrainians fighting for their lives.”

By Tom Kertscher • March 7, 2022
Facebook posts
stated on March 1, 2022 in a Facebook post:

“NEW: Biden Admin. instructs Americans to social distance and wear masks in the event of a Nuclear Fallout.”

By Madison Czopek • March 3, 2022
Candace Owens
stated on February 22, 2022 in a tweet:

“NATO (under direction from the United States) is violating previous agreements and expanding eastward.”

By Bill McCarthy • February 28, 2022