A Ukraine under Russian control — either politically or militarily — would mean Russia at NATO and E.U. The United States has been ramping up its own ammunition output — particularly of artillery shells — and those supplies are indispensable to Ukraine’s defense. Some well-meaning Westerners fantasize that ending U.S. aid could simply lead Ukraine to agree to a cease-fire with Russia. Ukrainian troops have no choice but to keep fighting if they are to protect themselves and their families from the terrible crimes committed by Russian troops whenever they occupy Ukrainian territory. But it would make that resistance considerably most costly and less successful — and that, in turn, would make the United States and its European allies a lot less safe.

Source: Washington Post January 10, 2024 11:55 UTC