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Should the United States provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Should Germany provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

On February 24 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine in a major escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War that began in 2014. The invasion caused Europe's largest refugee crisis since World War II, with around 7.1 million Ukrainians fleeing the country and a third of the population displaced. It has also caused global food shortages.

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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

Yes

 @B2PPLTXChristian Democratic Unionagreed…4wks4W

If Russia wins, they've consistently threatened to invade and annex the baltics, in that case germany would have no choice but to spend massive amounts of money on defense to help our allies.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

Yes, and increase the current amount of resources we are providing

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

No

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

No, we should not get involved in this conflict

 @9M5MBKTFree Democraticfrom Texas  disagreed…10mos10MO

Russia's expansionism poses a pretty direct threat to NATO, the EU, and to Germany. It seems reasonably likely that if Putin is successful in Ukraine, this will strengthen his regime and embolden him to continue engaging in "Special Military Operations" with his other neighbors. For instance, it seems probable that he would consider invading Georgia again. Given that Georgia wants to join the EU, this would be an issue. Generally, Russia winning in Ukraine would embolden it to damage European security and fight against German interests.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

Yes, but only provide humanitarian aid

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

No, Ukraine should rely on their own resources to defend themselves

 @9K6GL4VChristian Social Union in Bavariafrom Maryland  answered…1yr1Y

No, but Germany should provide more military supplies to the Bundeswehr

 @9FC5RDKanswered…1yr1Y

I don't have idea

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

Yes, but decrease the current amount of resources we are providing

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

No, we cannot afford to give military resources right now

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...2yrs2Y

No, we cannot afford to give economic resources right now

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How do you think global leaders should balance helping refugees with managing their own country's needs?

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Do you think military aid in conflicts is a moral obligation, or should countries prioritize their own internal issues?

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If your community had to make sacrifices to support another country in need, what would be acceptable, and what wouldn't?

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What role should social media play in shaping public opinion about global conflicts, and how do you determine what sources to trust?

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How do you think foreign conflicts can impact local communities, even if they occur thousands of miles away?

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Can you imagine how it would feel if your home was destroyed by conflict—how might that change your view of international relationships?

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What would be your primary concern if you were displaced from your home due to war—safety, family, or something else?

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Can providing financial support to a country in conflict make citizens feel a sense of global unity, or does it create more division?

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If you were an international decision-maker, how would you weigh the controversies of taking sides in a foreign war or conflict?

 @97S2D8Gfrom Connecticut  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes but only if also willing to provide that aid to Palestine

 @7YY64YV from Nevada  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but only military supplies and they must be either returned or repaid.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…6mos6MO

What would lead you to support or oppose your country sending financial aid to another during a time of war?

  Deletedanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, with more support.

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