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0 points_xnmw2y ago0 comments

As a Ukrainian, this sounds like betrayal. We went to war expecting sufficient military support from our superpower partner/ally.

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John238322y ago· 2 in thread

> As a Ukrainian, this sounds like betrayal. We went to war expecting sufficient military support from our superpower partner/ally.

You didn't "go to war". A portion of your sovereign territory was invaded, and you did/are attempting to defend it. The fact that the US/NATO are willing to contribute to your defense is just a plus. Ukraine is not a NATO member and has no defense treaties with anyone in Europe.

berdario2y ago

> A portion of your sovereign territory was invaded, and you did/are attempting to defend it

Technically true, but if you get some amount of promised military support, you're going to try to be more ambitious in your defense/counter-attack, and you're going to reject unfavourable peace terms.

CamperBob22y ago

Good luck getting any other countries to give up their nukes, with that attitude.

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