Staff Reports
The war in Ukraine has been raging for two long years, and it doesn’t seem to be letting up anytime soon. This has become a heated political issue back home, as some folks believe that funding is crucial to keep Russian President Vladimir Putin in check, while others are not willing to write a blank check to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Washington Examiner is diving deep into this whole mess with their “Costs of War” series. They’re not just stopping at the state of the war itself, but they’re also digging into the corruption, which U.S. states are reaping the benefits of the spending, and how this whole ordeal is going to shape the 2024 election.
Despite Russia’s military superiority, their forces have only managed to occupy less than a fifth of Ukraine, and they’ve suffered a whopping 315,000 casualties. That’s a lot of folks left licking their wounds! Most experts were fully expecting Russia to come in and steamroll over Ukraine, but surprise, surprise, Ukrainian forces weren’t having it. President Zelensky even vowed to stand his ground and fight for his country, and boy, did he deliver on that promise. It’s like something out of a Hollywood action movie!
Russia is to blame for the Ukraine War. Biden is responsible for losing it. He did NOT Fully Sanction Russia before or during the war; he Dithered & Delayed over the weapons needed to win it. Now the questions are can we stop the bleeding & win the peace?https://t.co/zdBdnpZSkc
— Mike Wangler (@mike_wangler) February 21, 2024
Zelensky’s defiance in the face of danger truly changed the game. The guy straight-up said, “We are still here,” and that had a massive impact. People were betting on him hightailing it out of there, but he stuck it to ’em. Meanwhile, the U.S. was still picking up the pieces from their chaotic exit from Afghanistan, so there was some concern about jumping back into another war. But President Joe Biden managed to rally some international support for Ukraine. It’s like a real-life drama playing out on the world stage!
The Russians thought they could just waltz in and take over, but boy, were they in for a surprise. The Ukrainian people were not backing down. They weren’t just facing the Ukrainian army; they were dealing with an entire nation’s fury. Russia’s lack of preparation really did them in, and Ukraine was able to hold their ground. It’s like the underdog story we all love to see in the movies!
The U.S. had some strategic moves of their own, deciding to provide Ukraine with some military support but not everything they were asking for. They weren’t about to rock the boat too much and risk escalating things with Russia. Some folks are left wondering if things would’ve turned out differently if the U.S. had given Ukraine everything they wanted. Hindsight is always 20/20, isn’t it?
Now, Russia’s brutal tactics have garnered some serious heat from the international community. The indiscriminate bombing of civilian areas and accusations of war crimes really rallied support for Ukraine. Even the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Putin. That’s some serious drama unfolding here!
But the real question is, what’s next for Ukraine? They’ve taken some hits, but there’s hope for them yet. The Biden administration is pushing for some major military aid for Ukraine, but there’s some pushback from House Republicans. It’s like a political tug-of-war, and no one’s willing to budge. The fate of Ukraine hangs in the balance, and it’s like watching a cliffhanger at the end of a movie!
