On the recordOctober 8, 2015
Everything is Russia's fault. Well, yes, when Yanukovych fled and the elected government was overthrown, the fact is the Russians did act, and I opposed that.
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congress.govEverything is Russia's fault. Well, yes, when Yanukovych fled and the elected government was overthrown, the fact is the Russians did act, and I opposed that.
Smith acknowledges Russia's role but criticizes the oversimplification of blaming only Russia for Ukraine's issues.
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