Should the United Kingdom provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
On February 24 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine in a major escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War that began in 2014. The invasion caused Europe's largest refugee crisis since World War II, with around 7.1 million Ukrainians fleeing the country and a third of the population displaced. It has also caused global food shortages.
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@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Yes
@9YN6HZP3mos3MO
A snail is, objectively, cross Ukraine quicker than the Russian Army with our help. We had help from the US when the Nazis were raiding our cities.
@9NNY89Q8mos8MO
The UK signed a legally binding treaty when Ukraine gave up their nuclear weapons that we should honour.
@9MXTMFSLibertarian8mos8MO
If the Ukrainians are given full support they will beat the Russians and this may lead to the Russians getting away from an authoritarian kleptocracy and hopefully a better regime in place could be possible
@9MGYH658mos8MO
To allow Ukraine to fall would incontrovertibly pave the way for China to forcibly take control of Taiwan and other islands, increasing their international boundaries and potentially causing damage to free movement in international waters.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
No
@9N63FV68mos8MO
Stop getting your news from main stream media. They all lie and follow a narrative and read from the same script. Do your own research, get your news from X (twitter) and follow popular podcasts and channels for news.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Yes, and increase the current amount of resources we are providing
@9FQ7SBV1yr1Y
Increasing funding only prolongs a war that Ukraine cannot win and makes escalation more likely. Pressure should be applied on Ukraine to sue for peace and give up their claim on The Crimea and the Donbass
@9G4QTJ81yr1Y
Ukraine provided the 7th largest reinforcements to invade Iraq and are opposed to Palestine's freedom. They've bled countries such as Poland dry and accused them of being aligned with Russia when further resources were refused.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
No, we should not get involved in this conflict
@B28BTLFIndependent3wks3W
The idea of refusing aid to Ukraine can be dispelled on three main tiers.
Firstly, in the case of morality. As a country with relative wealth, the UK is in a position to defend the idea of self-determination. In the position of power, the UK is accompanied by the responsibility of upholding this same right for other nationstates, not in the legal sense, but in the moral sense. With the freedoms afforded to the UK and its people, it has a moral obligation to look towards assisting other countries to the best of its ability.
On the second tier, NATO foreign policy objectives. NATO promises collec… Read more
@9MPXG598mos8MO
It's the most cost effective way of deterring Russian aggression, shows the international community that the west stands by its word
@9MGYH658mos8MO
As unpalatable as taking action is, to not take action would set a dangerous precedent and indicate to authoritarian countries that they are free to upset the world order at will and without consequence.
@9M4Y9XQ9mos9MO
Allowing any aggression from a country to go unchallenged will only ever increase the likelihood that aggression would be used again, as there is no repercussion for doing so. Ie Crimea went unchallenged so the viability of invading the rest of Ukraine is more appealing as it was reasonable to believe to go unchallenged as well (beyond further sanctions)
Supporting Ukraine by providing more military equipment, training etc especially by providing a cost effective method for countering Russia artillery, missile, drones and aircraft will force Russia to commit further resource to maintain there current position. Overall the more expensive and more resistant felt during the War in Ukraine the less appealing further expansion through military force becomes.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
No, Ukraine should rely on their own resources to defend themselves
@9ZCQFQF2mos2MO
Ukraine, quite frankly, does not have the resources to resist the Russian invasion on its own, and if they did rely solely on them they would lose the war and their country very soon. If Russia takes Ukraine, it signifies a victory for authoritarianism and a massive blow to European democracy, and other European countries could soon be next.
@9YN6HZP3mos3MO
Russia’s claims for invading Ukraine are highly questionable, yet they often go unexamined or unchallenged. By refusing to support Ukraine, we inadvertently signal two key messages to Russia and other authoritarian regimes: first, that international wars between professional militaries can occur without significant pushback. This effectively reverts us to a time when borders could be forcibly redrawn through violence, undermining modern principles of sovereignty and stability. Second, it suggests that institutions dedicated to preserving peace, such as NATO, are now defunct. This notion… Read more
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Yes, but decrease the current amount of resources we are providing
@9NWNGXX8mos8MO
We cannot send taxpayer funds to other countries and involve ourselves in endless wars around the world. Our people should always come first.
@9MQ42RKIndependent8mos8MO
Ukraine has nothing to do with us. We should focus on our own problems rather than funding a foreign war
@9LPZL8R9mos9MO
Why are we focusing on a country that can’t even defend itself? Is it not better to take a proactive approach rather than a reactive response. The problem was never with Ukraine but the bastard in Russia,
@9LPGC9X9mos9MO
We are running out of resources rapidly and our country is in a recession. We simply do not have the money to provide any more aid to Ukraine.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
No, we cannot afford to give economic resources right now
@9YN6HZP3mos3MO
This is why we need to ramp up our production. Give them old equipment, create jobs for the British people to make and replace them. We already know our Military is vastly underfunded and equipped; what more incentive do we need?
@ISIDEWITH4mos4MO
If you were an international decision-maker, how would you weigh the controversies of taking sides in a foreign war or conflict?
@9XR95BCConservative3mos3MO
I would make a pro-con list and see how the involvement would hurt or help us and them.
@9XRS2P73mos3MO
Based on ore existing agreements and allegiances. Do not succumb to the discourse and rely on fostering good relations where possible and pushing back against forces which could stand to opposed rule at some point
@9XR95BCConservative3mos3MO
I would make a pro-con list and see how the involvement would help them and us and how it might hurt them and us. By weighing that it would help the decision on getting involved clearer.
@9SBTMJP5mos5MO
Yes, but only £2,000,000 worth of professional military supplies, an NAP with russia, and a demand for russia to end the war, so that war is prevented from getting the UK involved.
@9P8DX497mos7MO
No, the UK and US should completely withdraw NATO arms from Ukraine and agree they can never join NATO, Ukraine should officially cede Donbas and Crimea, Ukraine should become a neutral state, and Russia should withdraw.
Yes, but not to use these weapons I Russia. Also on the provision the UK's own stockpile is replenished, prior to sending these resources.
@9P4YZWJ7mos7MO
We should not be killing people anymore it is time we learn to be kind and peaceful. When will the human race learn. Yes to humanitarian aid
@9P3C6ZK 7mos7MO
Focus on getting Ukraine into NATO instead and end this war now with Ukraine getting pre 2014 borders. We are spending too much money. We should address any issues of Nazis in Ukraine swiftly as well.
@9NJL3HB8mos8MO
We need to stop Russia thinking it can take ownership of a County next to it.. Its difficult to say at what level we should intervene. the press needs to stop advertising our involvement and could escalate any animosity towards the UK
@9NC3Z7XConservative8mos8MO
Yes and no, I’m not totally convinced that Ukraine aren’t actually working with Russia to see what technology we have.
We should, if possible to do so covertly, but there is a huge risk to angering Putin which may escalate things further,
@9N86YSY8mos8MO
Yes but with continued review of the use of the weapons and the conduct of the war as well as the military and political objectives of the war.
@9MSFQ9H8mos8MO
Negotiations should be reintroduced with Russia, with both sanctions potentially introduced against it, while also allowing NATO to reduce its inflammatory movements towards Russia. Gradually, aid should be reduced.
@9LSB9RR9mos9MO
Ukraine is a stalemate and a lost cause that cannot be won now. We were too late to see the threat. They need to rapidly negotiate a ceasefire from a position of strength supported by the West, and focus on building up the strength of NATO forces to prevent Russian attack elsewhere now.
@9LLRY5L 9mos9MO
we should definitely be helping them but we also should be focusing on ourselves due to having our own massive problems with homelessness, people not having access to food and limited access to healthcare when needed. I don't feel I know enough to say if we should decrease how much we are sending them but its something to consider.
@9LD6X8L10mos10MO
Yes, Ukraine is the exception to the rule for me. Putin and his oligarchs should be put in their place
@9L879JS10mos10MO
STOP LAUNDERING MONEY THOUGH PROXY WARS also if the UK or USA have any involvement in ukraine and russia it's a fun way to steal more wealth
@9VM3W6M4mos4MO
We shouldn’t get involved with the conflict but we should send humanitarian aid and not militarial aid as them Russian would threaten war as a member of nato is helping them
I don't believe we have the resources to be giving the aid right now and we should be focusing on stopping the war on both sides and providing as much humanitarian aid as possible within a set budget until the war can be stopped
@9QWQLCT6mos6MO
Its about how the situation is handled. Either we support Ukraine and declare war on Russia or we don't support Ukraine and we completely step back
@9QPLNMM7mos7MO
Just go and help diplomatically end the war. If you can’t, then act like you did during the world wars and take care of it. Humanity is crying out for help.
@9QL22257mos7MO
If we’re going to get involved at all we should commit fully to that involvement and not dance around our participation in the war through providing military assistance and funding. A war ended is better than a war funded
@9QJM3RR7mos7MO
Supporting this war means complete destruction of Ukraine and this madness should stop immediately . This war is doing more damage to UK and Europe’s standing in the world. Two third of the world is not supporting and moreover the corrupt politicians in Ukraine are diverting the funds being provided to them. No war ever gave results. Eventually they will have to resort to dialogue so why not stop and take diplomatic route.
@9Q7XG4H7mos7MO
Yes. We cannot afford it, but neither can we afford the outcome if Russia is emboldened further by taking Ukraine.
@9PH38DT7mos7MO
Now that we are in this situation, we need to continue to support Ukraine, while being under no illusions that they are an 'innocent' state.
@9NNXNHN8mos8MO
Yes but to test new weapons, until they join NATO, then we will all share a joint force and effort to the war
@9NMHQNHIndependent8mos8MO
We should withold resources to force NATO to accept Ukraine as a member, then all NATO members should share the responsibility of providing resources to Ukraine
@9MZ4T268mos8MO
Yes, as long as we are reducing our own stockpile of munitions and not replacing them or just selling new weapons.
@9JXLSQC 11mos11MO
We don't have funds to run our own country. Once we have economic stability in our country we would be able to support other countries
@9HRC7Q71yr1Y
Yes Ukraine needs to prevail from a strategic perspective as a Russian victory or even stalemate will encourage future Russian aggression against Nato and EU countries and allies
@9GR5V851yr1Y
Proportional and check for the humanitarian aid and also to look for a long lasting peace settlement
@9GCLGTL1yr1Y
Definitely NOT! Why are we funding the fallout of a US-led coup and going against the Minsk Agreement and funding a nation run by Nazis who are bombing their own citizens and feeding lies back to the rest of the worlds Jewish run media
@9G5MCLJ1yr1Y
No, we should not really get involved in this conflict, but we can provide humanitarian aid, and we decrease the current amount of resources we are providing as not only can we not afford to give military/economic resources right now, we should be doing the same for other countries as well.
@9FNVMTP1yr1Y
If they are not in nato then no
@9FMGP231yr1Y
@9FJN3YF1yr1Y
No, we should be helping to create a peaceful end to the war.
@9FFXC3D1yr1Y
The testing they are doing on our equipment is vital, however we should not deplete our own arsenal so much that we are less safe.
@9F9HCG51yr1Y
Yes, and try to bring the conflict to an end as quickly as possible.
@9DVNJBXConservative1yr1Y
Probably shouldnt be involved but if we do send supplies, aa long as we recieve payment
We should pursue peace, require accounting for what we spend there and limit military support to defensive activity
@9Q39JR67mos7MO
The aid provided should be equitable to other countries suffering from conflict, not driven by larger global geopolitical agendas
@9PX4K4Q7mos7MO
I am all for providing resources and humanitarian aid, but do not get involved with sending the Military Services out there.
@9PQZ6MQ7mos7MO
You can’t send aid to one country and then refuse another country that is in dire need You can’t have one rule for one country and then change your stance when another country - Palestine is facing much tougher circumstances
@9PMSJMDLiberal Democrat7mos7MO
Yes, Russia is currently susceptible to a major blow in international politics. If the government is in favour of this blow, it should take strong measures while it can to inflict it.
@9PKFYBV7mos7MO
Yes, but mainly weapons and equipments over money. The equipment are mostly here against Russia anyway.
@9CT2JNG2yrs2Y
Should be on condition peace talks are pursued with a deadline otherwise we’ll be funding them for decades
@9BWPMLG2yrs2Y
Yes especially increasing their defensive capabilities; all countries have the right to safety and sovereignty. However we should aim to end the war through diplomatic talks to avoid a prolonging the conflict in addition to increasing sanctions on Russia
@9BLYQCJ2yrs2Y
No, we should work to stop the war
@9BKYZYR2yrs2Y
yea, but after caring for our own
@99ZZVBY2yrs2Y
Yes, but we should use peaceful diplomatic channels to encourage Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
@99WVTY52yrs2Y
No, Ukraine should rely on their own resources to defend themselves, we cannot afford to give military or economic resources right now and Ukraine is a very corrupt
@99M4MJS2yrs2Y
No, and Ukraine should not exist. It is Russian territory.
@96Q9TLJ2yrs2Y
Should get boots on the ground and join the fight and get it finished rather than funding it like the cold war
@96Q59YL2yrs2Y
Yes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute
@96H6VYD2yrs2Y
Yes, and be the first to provide resources after the war and instigate trade deals to bring the world supply of grain, silicon, and oil back up.
@96FCCCP2yrs2Y
Yes, but in proportion to our own defence infrastructure - other countries have broader shoulders.
@96BKM9M2yrs2Y
Yes as long as it wouldn’t put us in the firing line
@968BJB62yrs2Y
Yes, but this should not be restricted to Ukraine.
@965YFLY2yrs2Y
Anti - violence other solutions to the war
@95Z27JM2yrs2Y
Yes, but Ukraine should not be the country we prioritise in aiding.
@95YLM8H2yrs2Y
Yes, but only when are able to afford this and also healthily sustain our own economy and military resources
@95VKBSK2yrs2Y
Yes but strictly on a lease lend basis
@95SQ7ZS2yrs2Y
No, aid should come through private means such as charity
@95NZHLT2yrs2Y
yes, mostly humanitarian aid, but if any other kind can be given then that should be too
@95KWDBG2yrs2Y
No, Ukraine is an authoritarian fascist government.
@95CSVH22yrs2Y
yes aslong as it does not negatively impact the country
@95CSR3V2yrs2Y
help as long as it doesn't negatively impact the country
@95CLQWL2yrs2Y
Risking our country going to war
@95CLBYK2yrs2Y
This makes Russia think UK is a target to, so no in my opinion do not supply the Ukrain
Yes funding no military involvement
@95CL8C72yrs2Y
They should give funding but not military supplies
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