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A Washington Examiner commentary argues that Republicans and conservatives should not appear neutral on Russian aggression in Ukraine. It says U.S. support for Ukraine has weakened as the war has dragged on.
A Washington Examiner commentary argues that Republicans and conservatives would be making a mistake to appear neutral on Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
The column says Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022. It describes that invasion as an escalation of a conflict that began in 2014.
According to the column, the United States has been heavily involved from the start, both in funding and in diplomacy. The writer says the passage of time and growing uncertainty have caused that support to wane.
The column does not call for a specific level of aid. It says Americans can reasonably disagree over how far U.S. involvement should go.
Its central point is about posture, not policy. The writer says one fact is clear: “Russia is not our friend.”
The piece is an argument from the author, not a report of a new government action. The commentary did not cite a pending vote, a new policy or a new development on the ground.
What it means for you
- The column says Americans can reasonably disagree over how far U.S. involvement in Ukraine should go.
- The column says U.S. funding and diplomacy have been heavy since the war began, but support has waned.
- The commentary did not say whether any vote, policy change or funding decision is coming.