of Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014, Paul called for the US to isolate Russia if it continued to act like a “rogue nation.”

“It is important that Russia become economically isolated until all its forces are removed from Crimea and Putin pledges to act in accordance with the international standards of behaviour that respect the rights of free people everywhere,” Paul wrote in March 2014.

Yet he also urged that the US stay out of the conflict militarily, saying it was not time for “politicians who have never seen war talking tough for the sake of their political careers.”

Paul has more recently downplayed Russian election interference and has defied much of the party line on measures to hold the country accountable.

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