Shimkus: Time To Support Allied Action In Russia
Republican Congressman John Shimkus of Illinois' 15th District (Jeff Bossert/WILL)
Congressman John Shimkus says the US and Russia are in another Cold War. The Republican said he’s prepared to vote on military action to support Ukraine against Russian-backed separatists.
Shimkus says U.S.-imposed sanctions are having a significant impact, but he believes Russian leaders don’t care.
“The President’s done well in talking about Article 5 protection under the NATO treaty for those who are NATO allies, and I would seriously consider moving allied troops into the countries of Georgia and Ukraine based on their request," he said.
Ukraine is a NATO partner, but not a member of the alliance. Hundreds of people have died in fighting in Ukraine since a cease-fire was signed last month. That’s according to the United Nations.
Shimkus is a delegate to the NATO parliamentary assembly.
The Collinsville Republican faces Mahomet Democrat Eric Thorsland in his bid for re-election next month.
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- Ukrainian President Says Russian Troops Have Entered His Country
- Russia’s Fate: A Journalist’s Personal Encounter with his Native Land
- Leaders Of Russia, Ukraine Meet To Discuss Conflict
- In Retaliation, Russia Bans Some Food Imports From U.S., Europe
- Russia Says It Has Ordered Its Troops Away From Ukraine Border
- Separatists Vote To Split From Ukraine; Russia ‘Respects’ Decision