In early 2022 the Russian military built up a force fighter jets, air defense systems and 100,000 troops along its border with Ukraine. Military experts say the buildup gives the Russian military an array of options including seizing the entire territory or certain parts within the country. Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union before it collapsed at the end of the Cold War in 1991. The disintegration of the Soviet Union left Russia with a vastly depleted population, territory, and economy. Now Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking to reclaim some of that glory …
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@TheOGMattG3yrs3Y
No, we cannot risk escalation
@2MYVQGW3yrs3Y
Only if they are a member of NATO.
@7G3G2W33yrs3Y
No, any direct conflict with Russia can escalate.
@87ZK4XL3yrs3Y
The U.S. and NATO should support Ukraine militarily but should not send troops to fight
@7BFV7YC3yrs3Y
No, unless WMDs such as tactical nukes, chemical, or bioweapons are used
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, we should provide them with weapons to defend themselves but not send our troops
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, our country should provide the Ukraine with weapons to defend themselves but not send our troops
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, our troops should be on standby but their usage should only be in coordination with our NATO allies through the United Nations. Continue to supply the Ukraine with weapons to defend themselves
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, our troops should be on standby but their usage should coordinated with our NATO allies' troops through the United Nations. Continue to supply the Ukraine with weapons to defend themselves
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, since the Ukraine is a partner country to the NATO military alliance and will most likely become a future member
