Just a comment - my brother who remained on Kharkiv (large east-Ukrainian city) just reported Russians are shelling the city again.
I do not know if there is any grain of truth in this story but one thing you can be sure - we need any help Canada or US can provide. And we use it very effectively reducing RU military capabilities. This is the best and cost effective way to utilize Defence funds.
Agree. But money intended to support the Ukraine army coming back to US politicians doesn't help Ukraine and may see aid stop if any corruption comes to light.
Look: the whole NATO was created with one single purpose - deterrence of Russia. Literally trillions were spent since 1946. Now you have chance to solve this task instantly and - bless of heaven! - without direct involvement, everything you need is just send money & equipment (which so far is less than 1/20 of funds burned in senseless wars in Iraq & Aphganustan). This is really a blessing! But I see many West politicians are ready to screw this opportunity because of their shortsightedness.
Again: I do not know if there is any grain of truth in this story. My bet is it’s most likely RU informational warfare; lots of such stories were invented since 2014 (remember how “Ukrainians shot passenger airliner”). But let’s see. If there are any facts I believe there will be investigation.
Just a comment - my brother who remained on Kharkiv (large east-Ukrainian city) just reported Russians are shelling the city again.
I do not know if there is any grain of truth in this story but one thing you can be sure - we need any help Canada or US can provide. And we use it very effectively reducing RU military capabilities. This is the best and cost effective way to utilize Defence funds.
Agree. But money intended to support the Ukraine army coming back to US politicians doesn't help Ukraine and may see aid stop if any corruption comes to light.
Look: the whole NATO was created with one single purpose - deterrence of Russia. Literally trillions were spent since 1946. Now you have chance to solve this task instantly and - bless of heaven! - without direct involvement, everything you need is just send money & equipment (which so far is less than 1/20 of funds burned in senseless wars in Iraq & Aphganustan). This is really a blessing! But I see many West politicians are ready to screw this opportunity because of their shortsightedness.
Again: I do not know if there is any grain of truth in this story. My bet is it’s most likely RU informational warfare; lots of such stories were invented since 2014 (remember how “Ukrainians shot passenger airliner”). But let’s see. If there are any facts I believe there will be investigation.
WOW!
Thanks Michael for another excellent article & for all that you provide on a daily basis.