Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp tweeted a statement Thursday morning about Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Kemp called it a “callous, indefensible invasion” and says he is “mindful of how this could impact the brave men and women in our military.”
After weeks of mounting tensions, Russian military tanks rolled into Ukraine before dawn Thursday. European leaders called it the most significant threat to peace on the continent since World War II.
“As Putin and the Russian army violate Ukraine’s sovereignty through this callous, indefensible invasion, we stand with our allies and condemn this aggression of tyrants,” tweeted Kemp.
(1/3): As Putin and the Russian army violate Ukraine’s sovereignty through this callous, indefensible invasion, we stand with our allies and condemn this aggression of tyrants.
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) February 24, 2022
While Biden has pledged not to send U.S. troops to Ukraine, the U.S. has sent additional troops and fighter jets to eastern European countries including Poland and Romania in recent weeks and placed 8,500 troops in the US on heightened alert.
Georgia has strong ties to the nation’s armed forces: The state is home to a dozen major U.S. military bases and over 600,000 veterans.
“We are praying for a quick, just end to this conflict, the safety of Ukraine’s citizens, & the defeat of democracy’s enemies. We are also mindful of how this could impact the brave men and women of our military, including Georgia servicemembers who are on heightened alert.”
(2/3): We are praying for a quick, just end to this conflict, the safety of Ukraine’s citizens, & the defeat of democracy’s enemies. We are also mindful of how this could impact the brave men and women of our military, including Georgia servicemembers who are on heightened alert.
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) February 24, 2022
The governor closed out his statement asking his fellow Georgians to join him and his family “in praying for their safety, for their families, and for the well-being of all those who fight for liberty around the world.”
(3/3): @GAFirstLady, the girls, and I ask that you join us in praying for their safety, for their families, and for the well-being of all those who fight for liberty around the world.
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) February 24, 2022
