Ukraine warns of WW3 ahead of long-stalled Congress aid vote

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Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal's recent warning of a potential Third World War if Ukraine loses its conflict with Russia has intensified the urgency surrounding the long-stalled foreign aid bill pending in the US Congress. Shmyhal emphasized the critical need for the $61 billion earmarked for Kyiv, stressing that time is of the essence as the situation on the front line appears increasingly unfavorable for Ukraine.

 

The proposed aid package, set for a vote in the House of Representatives, includes funding not only for Ukraine but also for Israel and the Indo-Pacific region. Despite Russia's dismissal of the potential impact of American aid on the battlefield, Shmyhal underscored the significance of the assistance for Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression.

 

Shmyhal's stark warning is not without precedent, reflecting previous concerns raised by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about the broader implications of a potential defeat. However, Kremlin officials have downplayed such assertions as Western fearmongering, with Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissing suggestions of future aggression against Eastern Europe as baseless.

 

Amidst the ongoing debate in Congress, Shmyhal addressed concerns about Russian propaganda influencing political discourse, emphasizing the pervasive nature of disinformation campaigns both in the United States and Europe. Opposition from the right wing of the Republican Party has hindered progress on providing assistance to Ukraine, with some lawmakers prioritizing domestic issues such as border security over international aid.

 

 

The protracted congressional impasse has had tangible consequences on the ground in Ukraine, exacerbating challenges faced by Ukrainian forces in the conflict with Russia. The shortage of weapons and ammunition has left Ukraine outmanned and outgunned, leading to strategic retreats and a decline in morale among troops.

 

The recent retreat from Avdiivka, a significant loss for Ukraine, underscores the urgent need for additional military aid to bolster the country's defenses. President Zelensky has repeatedly appealed for increased support to prevent further setbacks on the battlefield, citing the detrimental impact of congressional inaction on the availability of essential supplies.

 

General Sir Richard Barrons, a former commander of the UK's Joint Forces Command, warned of the potential for Ukraine's defeat unless it receives the necessary weapons and ammunition to counter Russian aggression effectively. The mounting casualties on both sides underscore the severity of the conflict, with tens of thousands of lives lost and countless more injured.

 

As the situation in Ukraine remains precarious, the outcome of the congressional vote on the foreign aid bill holds significant implications for the future of the conflict and global security. The urgency of the situation cannot be overstated, as the fate of Ukraine hangs in the balance amidst escalating tensions between Russia and the West.

 

2024-04-19

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[thaibeachlovers]

1 hour ago, Social Media said:

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal's recent warning of a potential Third World War if Ukraine loses its conflict with Russia has intensified the urgency surrounding the long-stalled foreign aid bill pending in the US Congress.

IMO complete BS. They just want the money so they can delay the IMO inevitable end which will be to their disadvantage, given they led Ukraine into a war that has killed thousands of Ukrainians, caused massive infrastructure damage and will be for nothing, in the end. I don't give them much chance of keeping their jobs once an election is held.

 

IMO the only way it becomes WW3 is if NATO goes insane and sends troops in. If they do that, then it's MAD.

[morrobay]

Good Grief enough enough of this jive. You either have to be some kind of sap to believe this and hook line and sinkering this domino effect. Or have interest in the military industrial complex. There are a lot of informative interviews on tic tok and YouTube from military experts for some of you that are so misinformed 

[thaibeachlovers]

5 minutes ago, morrobay said:

Good Grief enough enough of this jive. You either have to be some kind of sap to believe this and hook line and sinkering this domino effect. Or have interest in the military industrial complex. There are a lot of informative interviews on tic tok and YouTube from military experts for some of you that are so misinformed 

We don't even have to be a military expert to know it's BS. One thing I took away from my military service is that it runs on BS and another is that the incompetents seem to be the ones that get promoted ( or people just get promoted to their level of incompetence ).

[morrobay]

And these SAPS in Congress just passed this 60 billion giveaway. Not surprising since the military industrial complex gives hefty "campaign contributions" to them. Just more of the same from that not such a winding road from Iraq and Afghanistan to Ukraine.  Again look at the amazing beautiful infrastructure in China to see what investing these billions in the US instead of down this Ukraine rabbit hole could produce.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[thaibeachlovers]

1 hour ago, morrobay said:

And these SAPS in Congress just passed this 60 billion giveaway. Not surprising since the military industrial complex gives hefty "campaign contributions" to them. Just more of the same from that not such a winding road from Iraq and Afghanistan to Ukraine.  Again look at the amazing beautiful infrastructure in China to see what investing these billions in the US instead of down this Ukraine rabbit hole could produce.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As that money isn't "free" it's likely to be borrowed, and one wonders how much interest the US pays on it's debt? Quite a lot, I expect. Never mind, the peasants don't need that money and will be ecstatic when they see their money being used on bombs and bullets for a country that they are not even allies with. It's not as though the US infrastructure keeps disintegrating around them, is it?

 

No wonder so many Americans hate Washington.

[thaibeachlovers]

BTW, I'm not sure whether that 60 billion is all for Ukraine or to be divided between it and israel, but regardless, if the war doesn't conclude sometime soon, that money will be gone in a flash ( literally in the case of bombs and missiles ) and Ukraine will be back begging for more of the same. Those air defense missiles ain't cheap.

 

I'm assuming that Russia will make the most of the period before the resupply arrives and expect more drone attacks, as they are apparently getting through now.

Edited April 21 by thaibeachlovers