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Summary

The U.S. announced $5.9 billion in additional aid to Ukraine, including $2.5 billion in military support and $3.4 billion in budget assistance, as President Biden finalizes his term.

This brings total U.S. military aid since 2022 to $61.4 billion and budget aid to over $30 billion, supporting Ukraine’s government and military amid intensifying Russian attacks.

Biden emphasized the importance of continued support, though uncertainty looms under Trump, who has questioned U.S. involvement.

Treasury Secretary Yellen warned against cutting aid, calling Ukraine’s success vital to U.S. interests.

  • sic_semper_tyrannisEnglish
    638·
    5 days ago

    It’s a proxy war so the US military industrial complex and politicians can make more money. It’s unfortunate two countries are fighting but it’s not the problem of the US people. Also you can’t fix other’s problems if you (the USA) have too many problems of your own that need attending to first. I would not compare this to WWII, and hopefully it doesn’t turn into a nuclear WWIII because of the US antagonizations.

      • m0darn@lemmy.caEnglish
        21·
        5 days ago

        Just FYI it’s totally possible for non-shills/bots to support Russia. They can be real people just with different experiences, values and/or information diets than you.

        Like to me it’s pretty obvious who the bad guys in the war are (russia). But to a Belarusian it’s probably not so clear (in fact I’ve met a Belarusian that feels this way).

        Writing people off as shills/bots gives a false sense of security (not exactly the passing I want but close enough I guess)

        I think it’s much healthier to say something like “your head is so far up your ass it’s difficult to understand you”.

        • fuckingkangaroos@lemm.eeEnglish
          4·
          4 days ago

          I appreciate your comment, and I agree with most of it. But ultimately, I think its critical to call out disinformation from the Kremlin.

          I know that sometimes I’ll get it wrong, and I regret that, but even then it calls attention to the issue I’m addressing.

          I have no I’ll will towards the average Russian, many of them are good people, I know because I’ve met a lot of them. If they, or Belorussians etc. are upset by my vitriol, they should stop and ask themselves why I’m angry.

          The Kremlin is fucking with democracies around the world, theyre waging a vultural war that targets the fabric of societies. I hate them for that. If someone is offended but doesn’t care to understand why I’m angry, they can eat shit.

          • m0darn@lemmy.caEnglish
            3·
            3 days ago

            Fair enough I get all that. My contention is that writing off commenters as shills and bots underestimates the size of the problem.

            I agree that the Kremlin targets the fabric of our society. But they have succeeded to the point that we can’t just cut off the affected parts. It’s too pervasive. We need to mend and reinforce the damaged fabric. Idk if you’re confident they’re shills/bots/trolls then I guess you’re right, but what if they’re just ignorant?

            • fuckingkangaroos@lemm.eeEnglish
              1·
              2 days ago

              Good point, and I can’t always be right, I know. If I suspect someone is a real person I almost always treat them with respect because, as you say, we need to mend the fabric.

              I think I’m doing more good than harm because even if I get it wrong, I’m highlighting the issue. If someone sees me call out suspected disinformation, maybe they’ll think more critically.

              At the end of the day, I dislike doing it, but I think its the right thing to do.

    • Flying Squid@lemmy.worldMEnglish
      97·
      5 days ago

      WWII was also a proxy war before the U.S. got directly involved.

      I would absolutely compare this to WWII. This is the invasion of Poland and Putin had his sights on Moldova as well originally. He’s also working on his own axis of power with North Korea and Iran.

      • ubergeekEnglish
        21·
        5 days ago

        WWII was also a proxy war before the U.S. got directly involved.

        fucking lol.

        It was Germany, Japan, and Italy (And Russia initially) trying to conquer the globe. Nothing very “proxy” about that.

    • ubergeekEnglish
      34·
      5 days ago

      It’s a proxy war

      It is?

      So, Russia is a puppet of the US?