In March 2014, Russian soldiers entered Ukraine and took control of several strategic positions within the country. The following month the Ukrainian parliament declared that its territory was officially being occupied by Russia. The invasion was immediately condemned by the U.S. and other U.N. member states as a direct invasion of a sovereign country and an act of war. In response NATO countries began military exercises in the region including the addition of 600 U.S. ground troops in Poland. Opponents of military action argue that the conflict the U.S. should not get involved in regional…
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65% No |
29% Yes |
49% No |
4% Yes, we should provide them weapons to defend themselves but not send our troops |
8% No, we should pursue diplomatic options instead |
2% Yes, the Russian invasion of the Ukraine threatens the balance of power in the region |
7% No, we should stay out of conflicts that do not directly threaten us |
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@57697SG3yrs3Y
Ukraine needs to sort itself out, first. Once they have a legitimate government in place, then we can help them. As it stands, the only reason we are there is to protect corporate interests, particularly those of members of the current Presidential administration.
@575Z7FZ3yrs3Y
Engage in diplomatic talks to ease tensions and rehabilitate the region so that all stake holders walk away with something to gain. It also ensures that the people in this region are saved from more bloodshed, have their own voices heard and can move on.
@5FJCR9Z3yrs3Y
Yes- we should outlaw major war by declaring "The next country to invade another we will turn to glass within 24 hours of their aggression. As the leading superpower we will not tolerate war- and any organization acting on behalf of a country or claiming to- will reduce that country's population to zero. Again- we WILL NOT tolerate war any longer. The age of peace has finally come to the earth. Be productive, and TRADE. IF you decide to fight, we will kill you. Simple decision.
@5759BST3yrs3Y
Yes, but only with supplies and equipment.
@5H4JKB23yrs3Y
No, and the US needs to honor the agreements made between Gorbechev and Reagan and stop agitating Russia for geopolitical reasons.
@amadios3yrs3Y
The UN Security Counsel should decide if the use of force is appropriate
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@ISIDEWITH1hr1H
In a significant move to strengthen its military capabilities amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has signed a new mobilization law aimed at reinforcing the country's exhausted forces. This legislation marks a pivotal step in Ukraine's efforts to address the acute troop shortages that have become a critical issue as the war with Russia continues. The new law introduces a comprehensive overhaul of the army mobilization rules, requiring all men aged between 18 and 60 to register with the armed forces, a measure that underscores the severity of the situation and the country's determination to bolster its defense capabilities.The legislation not only mandates registration but also introduces higher payments for volunteers, providing an incentive for more citizens to join the fight. Additionally, it establishes new punishments for those who dodge the draft, signaling a strict approach to ensuring compliance and maximizing manpower. This move comes as Ukraine seeks innovative solutions to sustain its defense efforts against the backdrop of a prolonged conflict that has drained its resources and manpower.The law's enactment has been met with mixed reactions, highlighting the challenges and sacrifices faced by the Ukrainian population in these tumultuous times. However, it also reflects a strong national resolve to defend the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity against external aggression. As Ukraine continues to navigate the complexities of this conflict, the international community watches closely, with many expressing support for the country's right to self-defense and sovereignty.This development is a testament to the resilience and determination of the Ukrainian leadership and its people in the face of adversity. As the conflict with Russia shows no signs of abating, Ukraine's new mobilization law represents a critical step in adapting to the demands of modern warfare and ensuring the nation's continued resistance against aggression.As the situation evolves, the effectiveness of this new legislation in bolstering Ukraine's military forces and its impact on the broader conflict will be closely monitored. The law's implementation is a clear indication of Ukraine's commitment to securing its future, even as it faces one of the most challenging periods in its history.
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Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) announced Tuesday he will co-sponsor a resolution to oust Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) from the House’s top job.Massie told his colleagues during a closed-door conference meeting that he will co-sponsor the motion to vacate resolution filed late last month by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), according to three GOP lawmakers in the room, becoming the first lawmaker to publicly join Greene’s effort.Massie’s announcement came less than 24 hours after Johnson unveiled the outline of a plan to move foreign aid through the House, which includes voting on three separate bills to send assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan and a fourth measure that pertains to other national security priorities.But in a departure from his previous positions, Johnson did not include border security provisions in the plan after months of Republicans — including the Speaker — demanding that any aid for Ukraine be paired with legislation to address the situation at the southern border, sparking intense opposition among conservatives.Speaking to reporters after Tuesday’s meeting, Massie referenced Johnson’s decision to put Ukraine aid on the floor — in addition to his handling of government funding and the reauthorization of the U.S.’s warrantless surveillance authority — to explain why he is now backing the ouster effort.“There’s only one person right now who could stop us from going into what happened last fall, and that’s Mike Johnson,” Massie said, referring to the ouster of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) in October.“He’s cleaning the barn, that’s obvious,” he continued. “He had three things to do: He wanted to do an omnibus that broke all the spending records, he wanted to do FISA without warrants, now he wants to do Ukraine. Those are the three things. There are people riding him like a horse here; they don’t care when the horse collapses — I do, because it’s gonna throw our conference into turmoil.”The Kentucky Republican said he asked Johnson to resign from the Speakership during the closed-door conference meeting, which the Louisiana Republican declined to do.ohnson responded to the growing ouster effort on Tuesday, calling it “absurd.”“I am not resigning and it is, in my view, an absurd notion that someone would bring a vacate motion when we are simply here trying to do our jobs,” Johnson said at a press conference in the Capitol. “It is not helpful to the cause, it is not helpful to the country, it does not help the House Republicans advance our agenda which is in the best interest of the American people here — a secure border, sound governance — and it’s not helpful to the unity that we have in the body.”Both Greene and Massie have declined to say when they might trigger a vote on the motion-to-vacate resolution, but the support from the pair of conservatives means Johnson will more than likely need Democratic support to remain Speaker if the issue comes to the floor.
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Republican House leader Mike Johnson proposes $48 billion for Ukraine, including almost $8 billion to pay Ukrainian government salaries and pensions.Speaker Mike Johnson on Monday said he planned this week to advance a long-stalled national security spending package to aid Israel, Ukraine and other American allies, along with a separate bill aimed at mollifying conservatives who have been vehemently opposed to backing Kyiv.Mr. Johnson’s announcement, coming after he has agonized for weeks over whether and how to advance an infusion of critical aid to Ukraine amid stiff Republican resistance, was the first concrete indication that he had settled on a path forward. It came days after Iran launched a large aerial attack on Israel, amplifying calls for Congress to move quickly to approve the pending aid bill.Emerging from a meeting in which he briefed G.O.P. lawmakers on his plan, Mr. Johnson said he would cobble together a legislative package that roughly mirrors the $95 billion aid bill the Senate passed two months ago but that is broken down into three pieces. Lawmakers would vote separately on a bill providing money for Israel, one allocating funding for Ukraine and a third with aid for Taiwan and other allies. They would cast a fourth vote on a separate measure containing other policies popular among Republicans.
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