Rubio added that he wishes he “could share more,” seemingly suggesting he’s seen classified intelligence about the Russian leader.
“I wish I could share more, but for now I can say it’s pretty obvious to many that something is off with #Putin,” Rubio posted to Twitter. “He has always been a killer, but his problem now is different & significant. It would be a mistake to assume this Putin would react the same way he would have 5 years ago.”
In more recent Twitter posts, Rubio has emphasized how much Putin values his perceived image of strength.
“This is the most dangerous moment in 60 years #Putin’s is facing a humiliating military fiasco & he has triggered extraordinary consequences on #Russia’s economy & people that will not be easy to reverse,” the Republican wrote. “And his only options to reset this imbalance are catastrophic ones.”
Rubio added on Monday, “Understand for #Putin being seeing [sic] as ‘strong’ is essential #UkraineRussiaWar has been humiliating. He is using cluster bombs & other terror tactics to break the will to resist.”