Why US support for Ukraine must continue
Key takeaways
- And although polls show that a majority of Americans support Ukraine, military and financial assistance to bolster its defensive and offensive capabilities have fallen dramatically.
- As co-founder of a humanitarian organization, I have traveled frequently to Ukraine and seen the devastation caused by Russia s relentless attacks on non-combatant civilians, including children.
- Four principles are at stake — and together they make a compelling case for sustained U.S. support.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
And although polls show that a majority of Americans support Ukraine, military and financial assistance to bolster its defensive and offensive capabilities have fallen dramatically.
This is in no small part due to President Trump s and Vice President JD Vance s open antipathy toward President Volodymyr Zelensky, which has led to the blatant slow walking of implementing support already appropriated by Congress.
As co-founder of a humanitarian organization, I have traveled frequently to Ukraine and seen the devastation caused by Russia s relentless attacks on non-combatant civilians, including children. And I have spoken to experts in Ukraine and here who emphasized the strategic and humanitarian rationale for supporting Ukraine. It is about democracy, deterrence, America s security and our shared humanity.