Kaptur Statement on Ukraine Cease-Fire

WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur issued the following statement in response to the news that a cease-fire agreement was agreed to in eastern Ukraine:

“We hope for peaceful resolution from this agreement, but we must also be mindful of Russia’s historical pattern of cease fire violations. I still cannot fathom why Russia, a nation that has lost tens of millions of its citizens to war and forced starvation over the last century, does not do more to pursue peaceful means of achieving its goals.

Russia is at a crossroads: it can choose to be a force for peace and prosperity, and join with Ukraine in raising the quality of life for people throughout the region, or it can continue to be a source of instability, violence, and bloodshed. Our world faces many economic and strategic challenges. We must respond to those challenges by supporting strong alliances among all the nations of Europe, whether North, South, East or West.”

Contact: Matt Sonneborn, (202) 225-4146 or Matt.Sonneborn@mail.house.gov

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