- United States
- Va.
- Letter
The suspension of military aid to Ukraine is deeply concerning and threatens to embolden Putin's aggression against a sovereign democratic nation. Ukraine is valiantly defending itself against an illegal invasion by Russia's authoritarian regime. Cutting off crucial support undermines Ukraine's ability to resist Russia's attempts to conquer its territory through force. It sends a troubling signal that the US may abandon its commitment to upholding the rules-based international order and standing up to violent autocracies. Continuing robust military and economic assistance to Ukraine is essential to counter Russian imperialism, protect human rights, and safeguard the principles of national self-determination and territorial integrity. This aid suspension must be immediately reversed to demonstrate America's resolve to support freedom and democracy over despotism.