Give Z every weapon system he asks for, give them the intelligence they need, and actively work the rest of Europe to do the same. A brief summary of why yours is a shitty proposal:
- Escalation Risks: Arming Ukraine with advanced weapons (e.g., long-range missiles) could provoke broader Russian retaliation, including nuclear threats or strikes on NATO allies, potentially drawing the US into direct conflict.
- Financial Burden: The US has already spent ~$67B on aid; full support would drain budgets, diverting funds from domestic needs like infrastructure or defense stockpiles, while benefiting US defense firms at taxpayer expense.
- Prolonged War: More weapons might extend the conflict rather than ensure quick victory, leading to higher casualties (thousands more Ukrainian and Russian deaths) and global economic fallout from disrupted energy and food supplies.
- Geopolitical Strain: It strains US-Russia relations, complicating diplomacy, and creates dependency—Ukraine's survival hinges on US aid, risking leverage for concessions like mineral rights or forced peace deals.
- Domestic Backlash: Politically divisive in the US, fueling isolationist sentiments and accusations of "endless wars," as seen in recent Trump-Zelensky tensions over aid halts.
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