 The hard right's softness towards Putin is a prime example of why they cannot be trusted to protect America on the world stage. I'm glad their opposition to Ukraine aid was ultimately unsuccessful, but a majority of Republicans in this chamber voted against that aid. Schumer called Russian President Vladimir Putin a vicious man following a series of recent missile strikes in Ukraine. Zelensky is meeting with top leaders in Washington this week as NATO leaders are in Washington for a summit hosted by President Biden. I'm Lisa Taylor.