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From the outset, Murphy laid blame at the feet of Russian President Vladimir Putin, labeling him a brutal dictator and asserting that Russia instigated the current war in Ukraine. He criticized any meeting aimed at negotiating with Putin, framing it as an attempt to rewrite history. According to Murphy, any agreement that compromises Ukraine would pose a significant threat to U.S. national security, allowing Putin and even China to extend their influence globally.