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Republican U.S. Senate Candidate and Hillbilly Elegy author J.D. Vance released a scathing statement on Thursday about “Russia’s assault on Ukraine,” blaming “failed leadership” for bringing Russia and China closer together.
The candidate from Ohio said in a statement following President Joe Biden’s speech at the White House reacting to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to attack Ukraine:
Russia’s assault on Ukraine is unquestionably a tragedy, especially for the innocent people caught in the crossfire. It’s also a stark reminder of our own failed leadership. For decades, elites pursued a policy of isolating Russia, which has only had the effect of driving Putin directly into the arms of the Chinese Communists. We wouldn’t be watching the tragedy we’re witnessing today if Russia didn’t have Beijing’s backing.
He continued:
