Group of liberal Democrats withdraw letter that urged US to negotiate with Russia over Ukraine conflict, after blowback from within the party
The letter drew immediate pushback, including from within the Progressive Caucus. "Russia doesn't acknowledge diplomacy, only strength. If we want Ukraine to continue as the free and democratic country that it is, we must support their fight," Democratic Representative Ruben Gallego, a caucus member, said in a written comment.in an interview this month that there would be no "blank check" for Ukraine if Republicans take over.
In her statement withdrawing the letter, Jayapal said that, because of the timing, the letter was being conflated as being equivalent to McCarthy's remark. "Nothing could be further from the truth. Every war ends with diplomacy, and this one will too after Ukrainian victory. The letter sent yesterday, although restating that basic principle, has been conflated with GOP opposition to support for the Ukrainians' just defence of their national sovereignty. As such, it is a distraction at this time and we withdraw the letter," Jayapal's statement said.
State Department spokesperson Ned Price said both Democrats and Republicans support continued assistance for Ukraine and he did not think the letter would put US support into question. "In recent days, we've heard from Democrats, we've heard from Republicans, that they understand the need to continue to stand with Ukraine, to stand for the principles that are at play here," he told a news briefing.
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