A Missouri-based newspaper has criticized the state's junior senator for stances it says it embolden Russian President Vladimir Putin.
. The editorial added,"Few, though, have been as enthusiastic as our junior senator."
The editorial comes a day after Putin recognized the independence of two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine and sent troops within the neighboring country's borders. Both European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President said they were moving forward with sanctions in response to what they called a flagrant violation of international law.s editorial called for the U.S. to denounce Russia's"incursion with one voice," it added,"Don't look to Hawley for help."
"His public two-step about the Russian threat—amplified by countless tweets and television appearances—has clearly provided aid and comfort to Putin and hard-liners in Russia," reads the editorial. 'The Kansas City Star' took aim at Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley for his stance on Russia. Above, Hawley speaks to the media as he arrives for a closed briefing on U.S. policy in Afghanistan at the U.S. Capitol on February 2, 2022.
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