If Putin claims victory in Ukraine then he may go on to invade, annexe and conquer other parts of the world, warned former Republican presidential candidate and prisoner of war in Vietnam John McCain.
Fellow Republican Mr Graham also issued a damning statement to Mr Putin, saying: “I admire the fact that you will fight for your homeland.
“Your fight is our fight – 2017 will be the year of offense.
“All of us will go back to Washington and we will push the case against Russia. Enough of a Russian aggression.
“It is time for them to pay a heavier price. Our fight is not with the Russian people but with Putin.
“Our promise to you is to take your cause to Washington, inform the American people of your bravery and make the case against Putin to the world.”
Mr McCain added: “I believe you will win. I am convinced you will win and we will do everything we can to provide you with what you need to win.
“We have succeeded not because of equipment but because of your courage.
“So I thank you and the world is watching and the world is watching because we cannot allow Vladimir Putin to succeed here because if he succeeds here, he will succeed in other countries.”
Their comments completely differ to those of President-elect Donald Trump, who has been an outspoken supporter of Mr Putin and vowed to work with him.
Shyrokyne, a village just east of the strategic port city of Mariupol on the Azov Sea, was largely destroyed in fierce fighting during the first half of 2015 and is crucial to Ukraine’s continued effort to defend against a potential invasion.
In 2014, the Russian leader rolled his tanks into Ukraine and annexed Crimea after a series of pro-Russian demonstrations in the region.More than 9,700 people have died in the conflict so far, according to a UN report.
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