On the recordApril 26, 2022
But we also said at the same time that we would make sure that we, and the Ukrainians, and the world, were prepared if Russia went through this aggression; and we have been.
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congress.govBut we also said at the same time that we would make sure that we, and the Ukrainians, and the world, were prepared if Russia went through this aggression; and we have been.
Blinken emphasizes preparedness against Russian aggression in Ukraine.
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