Blumenthal urges 'stronger action' on Ukraine

NEW HAVEN >> The United States needs to do more that just institute economic sanctions to help fend off Russian advances into Ukraine, Sen. Richard Blumenthal told members of St. Mary's Ukrainian Church in New Haven Sunday. While the U.S. won't be sending troops to the Ukraine, it does need to to provide its forces with "defensive weapons" to fight back Russian troops, the senator told about 60 people who gathered in the church hall after morning services.