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In reply to the discussion: This may upset some DUers but after Iraq it's hard to watch the same hacks talking [View all]Sapient Donkey
(1,568 posts)They will be wrong if they invade Ukraine and that is what matters. Making this a US vs Russia thing is unfair to the Ukrainians who do not wish to be under the influence of Russia, and who suffer greatly if Russia does pull the trigger.
I am against US troops being sent to Ukraine if Russia does invade, but that doesn't mean I think Russia should get away with invading Ukraine without consequences. Ukrainians have the right to defend themselves and they should be provided with the means to do so. I don't think you're doing it, but I see many on the left claiming they are anti-war by supporting Russia by protesting sanctions and aid to Ukraine. This can only be justified (but barely) if one is to make this about Russia vs. US instead of the reality of Russia vs. Ukraine.