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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 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year 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 9 points 1 year 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 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year 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.