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Putin threatens Ukraine Over Vital Gas Supplies

Expedited LNG Exports Move Closer in the House

Turner Continues to Press Administration to Increase Exports of LNG

Washington, D.C. – Today, The Associated Press reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to start charging Ukraine in advance for its vital gas supplies.

Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Michael Turner (R-OH), the Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces and the Chairman of the U.S. Delegation to the North Atlantic Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA), along with House Armed Services Committee Chairman Buck McKeon (R-CA), introduced legislation that takes serious action against Russian aggression.

The legislation recognizes the Russian reality, condemns Russian aggression, strengthens NATO and our Allies, and provides strategic military advice to Ukraine.

Washington, DC—Today, former Secretary of Georgia's National Security Council, Giga Bokeria, was summoned to the Chief Prosecuter's Office of Georgia for interrogation.

This action follows ongoing attempts by Georgian Authorities to call President Saakashvili to appear for questioning in multiple criminal investigations.

In response, Congressman Mike Turner, the Chairman of the U.S. Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA), released the following statement:

"I am deeply concerned with the Republic of Georgia's continued attempts to criminalize former elected government officials.

Turner: Now is the Time for Decisive U.S. Action

Russia Increases Natural Gas Price on Ukraine

Secretary Kerry Welcomes U.S. Natural Gas Exports

Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Mike Turner, the Chairman of the U.S. Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA), made the following statement in response to yesterday's action by Russia's state-owned monopoly, Gazprom, to significantly increase the price of natural gas on Ukraine and Secretary of State John Kerry's joint statement with European energy leaders welcoming U.S. natural gas exports to help our European allies.

Washington, DC—In response to increasing Russian aggression, Congressman Mike Turner, the Chairman of the U.S. Delegation to the North Atlantic Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA), led other lawmakers in urging President Obama to emphasize the importance of global energy security as part of our transatlantic partnership when he attended the EU-US Summit in Brussels on March 26.

Following the Summit, President Barack Obama and leaders of the European Union released a joint statement which included the following:

Dayton, OH—Today, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) spoke at the Groundbreaking Ceremony for Lyons Place II. This facility will provide access to high quality, energy efficient, safe, secure and affordable housing for independent seniors and veterans who have served our Nation.

Congressman Turner has long been an advocate for providing access to affordable housing for Dayton's veterans. In the course of his work with the Dayton Veterans Medical Center, he helped identify the need for additional senior low income housing for our veterans.

Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Mike Turner, Chair of the U.S. Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, released the following statement on recent Russian activity near Ukraine.

"I am deeply concerned with the continued buildup of Russian forces along the Ukrainian border. Over the past week, we've seen the buildup of up to 80,000 additional Russian troops along with large amounts of armored ground vehicles, battle tanks, artillery systems as well as rotary and fixed wing aircraft.

This buildup is significant and clearly indicates that President Putin is creating options to potentially capture much of Eastern Ukraine and move on Kyiv.