Vladimir Putin

"President Putin has chosen a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering."

"About 48 minutes ago, your president declared war on Ukraine."

"Putin’s impunity predictably follows our tepid response to his previous horrors."

"This war and suffering could have easily been avoided if Biden Admin/NATO had simply acknowledged Russia’s legitimate security concerns."

"... key factors in determining whether he can regain support among Democrats and independents and improve his overall job rating."

Trump summarized his stance against Putin's maneuvering in four words.

"This is the same tyrant who attacked our democracy in 2016."

"It’s not a suggestion – it’s a mandate."

To say Biden’s delivery of these remarks was cringeworthy would be a generous understatement.

"NATO (under direction from the United States) is violating previous agreements and expanding eastward."

"I know Vladimir Putin very well, and he would have never done during the Trump Administration what he is doing now, no way!"

"You're losing."

"I'll tell you something I've never talked about publicly."

"You were saying…?"

"His decision should immediately be met with forceful sanctions to destroy the ruble and crush the Russian oil and gas sector."

"Joe Biden came to Capitol Hill and personally lobbied Democratic senators to vote against Russian sanctions. That's why we're facing this invasion. I gotta say Bill, Joe Biden becoming president ...

"This is a disastrous decision that imperils European security and opens the door for further Russian energy hegemony in European gas markets."

On the heels of a federal indictment alleging that Hillary Clinton's campaign spied on Donald Trump, even while he was president, former Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard is not only shocked, ...

" remarks will provide an update on events related to Ukraine, not announce new policy."

"We look forward to returning our staff to the Embassy as soon as conditions permit."