Bill Taylor on Russia's Seizure of Ukrainian Ships

November 29, 2018 00:09:00
Bill Taylor on Russia's Seizure of Ukrainian Ships
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Bill Taylor on Russia's Seizure of Ukrainian Ships

Nov 29 2018 | 00:09:00

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Show Notes

“There’s no doubt in my mind that President Vladimir Putin knew what was going on and had given the general guidance,” says William B. Taylor, regarding Russia’s seizure of Ukrainian ships in a vital maritime trade route for Ukraine. The United States and Europe must jointly apply additional economic sanctions and provide military assistance to Ukraine to pressure Russia to cease its aggressive actions.

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