Sunday shows - Ukraine no-fly zone discussions dominate

Discussions centered on a no-fly zone over Ukraine dominated the Sunday morning political interview shows.

Multiple guests were questioned about the topic, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky raised during a call with U.S. lawmakers on Saturday. Biden administration officials, however, have that the move could easily escalate the Russia-Ukraine conflict into a wider war.

Read The Hill's complete coverage below.

Rubio says implementing no-fly zone over Ukraine 'means starting World War III' By RACHEL SCULLY   Sen. Marco RubioMarco Antonio RubioUS intel head rejects Russia's claims about Ukraine biolabs Lawmakers wary of potential oil talks with Venezuela, Saudi Arabia and Iran Foreign policy experts call for 'limited no-fly zone' over Ukraine MORE (R-Fla.) said on Sunday that implementing a "no-fly zone" over Ukraine would result in World War III, noting that he is "not sure a lot of people fully understand what that means." "A no-fly zone has become a catchphrase. I'm not sure a lot of people fully understand what that means," Rubio told ABC "This Week" host George StephanopoulosGeorge Robert StephanopoulosUS ambassador: 'Any attack on civilians is a war crime' Sunday shows - Ukraine no-fly zone discussions dominate Russia and the Republicans MORE. Read the full story here

A no-fly zone would give Russia 'opportunity' to attack US, Europe says Ernst By JOSEPH CHOI    Sen. Joni ErnstJoni Kay ErnstGOP senators urge Biden to expedite transfer of airpower, air defense systems to Ukraine Senate gets deal for quick vote on funding, Ukraine aid GOP demands delay vote on spending, Ukraine aid MORE (R-Iowa), the first female combat veteran elected to the Senate, said on Sunday that if NATO sets up a no-fly zone over Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelensky has requested, then Russia will have the "opportunity" to attack the U.S. or Europe. Read the full story here

Manchin calls for keeping no-fly zone as one option to help Ukraine By MYCHAEL SCHNELL   Sen. Joe ManchinJoe ManchinDemocrats plot strategy to defy expectations, limit midterm losses Biden marks anniversary of American Rescue Plan with visit to elementary school Manchin's energy and deficit-reduction bill can fight inflation — and Russia MORE (D-W.Va.) on Sunday said the U.S. should keep the option of establishing a no-fly zone over Ukraine on the table as part of several suggestions to support Ukrainians. Read the full story here

Rick Scott on putting US troops in Ukraine: 'I don't think you should ever take it off the table' By LEXI LONAS    “You should always keep all your options open … I don't think you should ever take it off the table,” Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla. said in response to a question on whether he’d ever support the U.S. sending troops to Ukraine. Read the full story here

Blinken: 'Active discussion' ongoing on banning import of Russian oil By MYCHAEL SCHNELL   Secretary of State Antony BlinkenAntony BlinkenMexico rejects European resolution on press freedom: 'We are no longer anyone's colony' China is wildcard in Russia-Ukraine war  The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Emergent - House votes to fund US government, aid Ukraine MORE on Sunday said the U.S. is engaging in an “active discussion” regarding whether or not to ban Russian oil imports. Read the full story here

Murphy calls for replacing Russian oil with renewable energy in case of potential ban By JOSEPH CHOI    Connecticut Sen. Chris MurphyChristopher (Chris) Scott MurphyDemocratic effort to rescind border wall funds fails Democrats, Republicans struggle to compromise on border, immigration funds Lawmakers reach .5T deal on government funding package MORE (D) said on Sunday that if the U.S. decides to ban Russian energy imports, he would like to see the gap in energy production filled with renewable energy on top of domestic fossil fuel production. Read the full story here

European Commission president calls for 'strong and clear investigation' into possible Russian war crimes By MYCHAEL SCHNELL   European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday called for a “strong and clear investigation” into potential Russian war crimes during its invasion of Ukraine. Read the full story here

Rubio on failed cease-fire: 'The Russians never keep their word' By MYCHAEL SCHNELL   Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) during an interview on Sunday said “the Russians never keep their word,” pointing to a failed cease-fire in Mariupol that was meant to help evacuate citizens from the besieged Ukrainian city. Read the full story here

Rubio stops short of rejecting Graham's call to assassinate Putin By MYCHAEL SCHNELL   Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) on Sunday stopped short of criticizing and rejecting a suggestion by Sen. Lindsey GrahamLindsey Olin GrahamManchin has 'positive' meeting with Biden's Supreme Court nominee The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Emergent - Biden, Congress take aim at Russian oil Graham signals he's a likely 'no' on Biden SCOTUS pick MORE (R-S.C.) in which the South Carolina Republican called for "somebody in Russia" to take out Russian President Vladimir PutinVladimir Vladimirovich PutinDemocrats plot strategy to defy expectations, limit midterm losses On The Money — US suspending normal trade with Russia Overnight Energy & Environment — Here's who wins from high gas prices MORE. Read the full story here

Ukrainian ambassador: 'What democracy can feel safe right now?' By JOSEPH CHOI   The Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. on Sunday warned that other democracies would not remain safe if Russia's aggression against her country is not stopped. Read the full story here

GOP Sen. Rick Scott signals he is willing to consider voting for Jackson By LEXI LONAS    Republican Sen. Rick Scott (Fla.) signaled he is willing to consider voting for President BidenJoe BidenTop Hispanic lawmaker urges Biden to expedite reunification of Ukrainians in US Democrats plot strategy to defy expectations, limit midterm losses On The Money — US suspending normal trade with Russia MORE's Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown JacksonKetanji Brown JacksonPhotos of the Week: Ketanji Brown-Jackson and Sen. Booker, 'Zelensky Way' and many sheep Manchin has 'positive' meeting with Biden's Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson's judicial superpower: An appreciation of the human consequences of court rulings MORE, in an interview airing Sunday on “Full Court Press with Greta Van Susteren.” Read the full story here