For years, Russia has been methodically setting the stage for the crisis we see today. As the 70th Secretary of State, I have tracked these patterns closely, and the conclusion I’ve come to is unavoidable: this is the execution of a long-term plan to test American resolve.

I am asking you to step up as a voice of clarity in your state. People need to understand that this didn't happen by accident. You can review my full assessment of their multi-year strategy by clicking the link below.

Once you have the facts, please ensure your neighbors and friends are prepared for the implications of this shift. We cannot afford to be caught off guard by a plan that has been decades in the making.

Mike Pompeo 

70th Secretary of State