WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, today released this statement with regard to the situation in Ukraine.
"I condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and join the Administration and our European allies in calling for Russia to withdraw its soldiers and refrain from further violations of Ukraine's sovereignty and international law. I support the cancellation of upcoming G-8 summit in Russia until such time as Russia is willing to stop its meddling in Ukraine and act in a manner that is consistent with the principles and values of the G-8.
"I stand ready to work with my colleagues in Congress and the Administration to support Ukraine through loan guarantees to help stabilize Ukraine's economy and through targeted sanctions applied to Russian officials to discourage Russia from further undermining Ukraine's territorial integrity."