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US's Blinken says no to any Ukraine peace deal that doesn't include total Russian withdrawal (apnews.com)
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“We believe the prerequisite for meaningful diplomacy and real peace is a stronger Ukraine, capable of deterring and defending against any future aggression,” Blinken said in a speech in Finland, which recently became NATO’s newest member and shares a long border with Russia.

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[–] Ninmi@sopuli.xyz -1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

This has been a major reality check for me personally. For years I shook my head at the gargantuan US military budget thinking it's ridiculous. Fast forward to February 2022 and I realize it's the US once again cleaning up when Europe shits the bed. Ashamed, thankful and thoroughly convinced we need to spend a whole lot more in defense as well.

[–] JillyB@lemmy.ml 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Idk about all that. The US has supported Ukraine and I support that. But Europe has stepped up to the plate too. While US refused to provide long range HIMARS, UK provided Storm Shadow. Poland has donated about all it has. Realistically, the US could drastically reduce it's defense spending, provide all the support Ukraine could want, and still maintain the largest military force by a large margin.

[–] Ninmi@sopuli.xyz 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Well that's what I'm saying. European countries are giving all they've got to give while the US hardly breaks a sweat, yet the US provides a disproportionately large amount compared to the rest. Europe would be in a lot more trouble without the US, once again.

And I agree the UK deserves a lot of credit for pushing the envelope with tanks and long range and being the security provider for Sweden and Finland during the application process.

[–] JillyB@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I think we mostly agree. I just disagree with your claim that the US should spend more on Defense.

[–] Ninmi@sopuli.xyz 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I didn't say the US should spend more, but Europe. Speaking as a European. E: trying to see if editing helps this federate.