Chris Murphy actually said...

I worry that onerous conditions upon our aid and the IMF's decision to do the same thing in some way plays into the hands of Russia.

I think there is no doubt that there is a connection in Russia's mind between their policy in Syria and their policy in Ukraine.

We will keep working with Ukraine to do its part to implement Minsk.

Crimea sanctions must remain in place so long as the Kremlin imposes its will.