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Public disputes concerning Russia, including its government, institutions, officials and citizens, and disputes over Russia's relations with other states.
Counts show individual statements. They do not assign an overall position.
3 statements on this page. Dates: October 11, 2026 to October 21, 2026
3 matching statements. Dates: October 11, 2026 to October 21, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: October 11, 2026 to October 21, 2026
3 published statements. Dates: October 11, 2026 to October 21, 2026
3 statements on this page. Dates: October 11, 2026 to October 21, 2026
Role at the time: Republican U.S. senator from North Carolina
Statement summary
Tillis tells Witkoff to look up the definition of humanitarian, calls the remark embarrassing and outrageous, and says Witkoff should ask Ukrainian families whose children Putin has kidnapped and murdered whether they agree.
“Look up the definition of "humanitarian." What an embarrassing and outrageous thing to say.”
Tillis's post on X quoting a video clip of Witkoff telling Putin he is a humanitarian.
The case looks at Witkoff calling Putin a humanitarian. Tillis calls the remark embarrassing and outrageous, so we labeled it a condemnation.
Role at the time: U.S. senator from North Carolina
Statement summary
Tillis says the administration should enforce a law the Senate passed 86-11 and calls the waiver a capitulation to a Russian dictator.
“Beyond irresponsible”
Nicholas Kerr reports the waiver and direct responses from the White House and members of Congress. Some congressional remarks are quoted without their original posting times.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)The reference point is Trump's waiver of the Graham Act's Russia sanctions. Tillis calls the waiver beyond irresponsible and a capitulation to a Russian dictator.
Role at the time: U.S. senator from North Carolina, interviewed on Meet the Press
Statement summary
Asked whether the president is breaking the law with the deal with Russia, Tillis says he may be and that there is a legitimate case he is not following the law.
“And I do believe there’s a legitimate case for saying the president’s not following the law.”
NBC News's transcript of the October 11, 2026 broadcast, in which moderator Kristen Welker asked Tillis about Hegseth and whether he regrets voting to confirm him.
The matter under scrutiny is easing sanctions to allow Russian diesel imports. The speaker criticizes or seeks reversal of that decision.
