Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin (born 7 October 1952) is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer who has served as President of Russia since 2012, previously holding the position from 1999 until 2008. He was also the Prime Minister of Russia from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012.
Senator Lindsey Graham drew swift, bipartisan criticism Thursday after tweeting that the “only way” to end the violence in Ukraine is for Russians to assassinate President Vladimir Putin.“Is there a Brutus in Russia?
Is there a more successful Colonel Stauffenberg in the Russian military?” Graham tweeted.“The only way this ends is for somebody in Russia to take this guy out,” he added. “You would be doing your country — and the world — a great service.”Is there a Brutus in Russia?
Is there a more successful Colonel Stauffenberg in the Russian military? The only way this ends is for somebody in Russia to take this guy out.
You would be doing your country – and the world – a great service.— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) March 4, 2022In a followup tweet, he added: “Unless you want to live in darkness for the rest of your life, be isolated from the rest of the world in abject poverty, and live in darkness you need to step up to the plate.”Related: Here’s where you can donate to help LGBTQ people in UkraineSeveral of Graham’s congressional colleagues responded to his comments, including Rep.