Senate Democrats and Republicans are pushing an image of determined unity in opposing Russian threats to Ukraine, even as disunity and partisan bickering threatens to undermine their message.
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) warned on Thursday that he will block quick passage of a symbolic resolution supporting Ukraine and sending a warning to Russia unless it incorporates changes he wants.
Senate leadership and top committee members are sending Russian President Vladimir Putin a symbolic warning shot, saying he will "pay a severe price" if he escalates his aggression toward Ukraine and throwing their support behind Kyiv.&