{"id":2130050,"date":"2023-12-20T15:55:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T20:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blinken-warns-against-self-inflicted-defeat-in-ukraine\/"},"modified":"2023-12-20T15:59:41","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T20:59:41","slug":"blinken-warns-against-self-inflicted-defeat-in-ukraine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blinken-warns-against-self-inflicted-defeat-in-ukraine\/","title":{"rendered":"Blinken cautions against Ukraine&#8217;s self-inflicted defeat"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">12<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fblinken-warns-against-self-inflicted-defeat-in-ukraine%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2130050&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Russia&#8217;s \u200cPotential Victory in Ukraine Hinges on\u2062 Congressional Action,\u200d Warns \u200bSecretary of State<\/h2>\n<p>Secretary of State Antony Blinken has issued a \u2062stark warning that\u200d Russia could achieve an undeserved victory in Ukraine if \u200dCongress fails to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-war-kremlin-threatens-nuclear-war-after-biden-compares-russia-to-hamas\/\" title=\"Kremlin warns of nuclear conflict over Biden's Russia-Hamas comparison.\">authorize additional military aid<\/a> for the war-torn country. \u2063Speaking at a year-end \u2062press\u200c conference, Blinken emphasized\u200b the profound consequences of the United States&#8217; actions or\u2062 inaction in\u2064 this critical moment. He stressed that if the US \u2062falls \u200dshort,\u2064 it will not be due to external forces,\u200d but rather a failure from within.<\/p>\n<h3>The Importance of Military Aid<\/h3>\n<p>President \u2062Joe Biden\u2064 and lawmakers from both parties have already coordinated to provide significant military \u2064equipment and logistical support to Ukraine, totaling\u2063 around $46 billion. This, combined with an additional $29 billion worth\u200c of\u200b European armaments, enabled Ukrainian\u200d forces \u200cto repel Russia&#8217;s initial assault and\u2063 launch a successful \u200dcounteroffensive in 2021. However, the war has since reached a \u200bstalemate, with a recent counteroffensive stalling out. This \u200dcomes at a time when some US lawmakers are hesitant to authorize further aid.<\/p>\n<p>Blinken expressed concern over the dwindling resources and time available, highlighting the \u2064substantial \u2062investment made in Ukraine&#8217;s future and freedom. He\u2063 argued \u200bthat\u2063 reneging on this\u200b investment, after already\u2064 doing so much, would be illogical and\u2062 detrimental to Ukraine&#8217;s ability \u2062to not only survive but\u200d thrive in the future.<\/p>\n<h3>The Stymied Authorization Process<\/h3>\n<p>While a bipartisan majority of lawmakers support \u2064continuing aid to Ukraine, \u2064the legislation to authorize \u2064the package has been \u200chindered \u2062by a border security dispute between President Biden\u2062 and congressional Republicans. Ukrainian President Volodymyr \u2064Zelensky \u2063made a direct\u200c appeal for \u200bmore assistance during his visit to Washington,\u2062 warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin&#8217;s\u200d dreams come true when internal \u200dUS disputes impede support for Ukraine. However, this appeal did not break the \u200dlogjam.<\/p>\n<p>Despite Ukraine receiving over $110 billion \u200din aid from other countries, Blinken noted that the United States has\u2062 contributed $70 billion. The $61 billion that President Biden is seeking from Congress would \u200blargely be spent within the US, \u2063benefiting the defense industry and creating jobs. Blinken emphasized that this is a win-win situation for \u2064the US, urging Congress to act swiftly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>It is crucial for Congress to \u200cauthorize additional military aid to Ukraine to prevent\u2062 Russia from achieving an unearned victory. The consequences of\u200c inaction are far-reaching, and the US must fulfill its commitment to Ukraine&#8217;s future. By\u2063 providing aid, not\u2062 only \u200ddoes the US support Ukraine&#8217;s defense, but it also strengthens its own defense industry\u2064 and \u2062economy. The time for \u2063action is now.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How\u200b does <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chinese-media-russia-is-too-weak-for-a-confrontation-with-nato\/\" title=\"Chinese Media: Russia Is Too Weak for a 'Confrontation with NATO'\">providing military aid<\/a> \u200bto Ukraine\u200d support global stability and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/north-korean-missile-launched-toward-south-korean-waters-military-says\/\" title=\"North Korean missile fired at South Korean waters, confirms military\">uphold international norms<\/a>?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  O\u200b repel multiple Russian offensives and maintain some semblance of territorial integrity. However, as the \u200dconflict continues to escalate\u2063 with no signs of\u2064 de-escalation, the Ukrainian armed forces are in desperate need of\u200d continued \u2062military aid to\u2062 effectively defend their borders and withstand the\u200d Russian aggression.<\/p>\n<p>Secretary Blinken highlighted that the fate of Ukraine is not just a matter of regional\u2062 security but also a test of the\u2062 United States&#8217; commitment\u200c to its allies and\u2063 global stability. He underscored\u2063 that if Russia succeeds in its aggressive campaign\u200c and achieves a victory\u2062 in Ukraine, it would embolden the Kremlin to further challenge the international\u200b order and threaten the security of\u200d Europe and beyond.<\/p>\n<h3>The\u2063 Consequences of Inaction<\/h3>\n<p>If Congress fails\u2064 to authorize additional \u2064military aid for Ukraine, it would\u200b send \u200ba clear message to Moscow that the United States is not fully committed to supporting its\u200d allies and deterring Russian aggression. This perceived weakness could\u200d undermine the credibility of the U.S. as a global leader and encourage \u200cother adversaries to exploit similar opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, a lack of military aid could have \u2063disastrous consequences for\u200b the Ukrainian people. The ongoing conflict in Eastern Ukraine\u200c has \u200balready claimed over 13,000 lives and displaced millions. Without sufficient assistance, the Ukrainian armed forces would be severely outmatched and\u2064 outgunned, resulting in further casualties and the potential loss\u200c of more territory to \u2062Russian forces.<\/p>\n<h3>A Call for Congressional Action<\/h3>\n<p>Secretary \u2062Blinken implored \u200dCongress to act swiftly and decisively in authorizing additional \u2062military \u200baid for Ukraine. He emphasized that this is not just a matter of geopolitical calculations, but a moral imperative to protect innocent lives and \u2063defend the principles of democracy\u2062 and sovereignty.<\/p>\n<p>The Secretary of State also reiterated \u2064that providing military aid to \u200bUkraine is not an act of aggression against Russia but a means to restore stability and\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-will-not-hesitate-to-take-action-against-iran-for-attacks-on-service-members\/\" title=\"US vows to retaliate against Iran for attacks on troops.\">uphold \u2062international norms<\/a>. It is essential to\u200d reaffirm the \u200dcommitment to supporting Ukraine&#8217;s right to self-defense and deter further Russian aggression.<\/p>\n<h3>The Path Forward<\/h3>\n<p>To prevent a \u2064potential victory for Russia in Ukraine, the United States must\u2063 stand firmly with its allies and provide the necessary military aid to bolster the Ukrainian \u2062armed forces. This includes not only defensive weaponry but also training, intelligence sharing, and logistical support.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Secretary\u200c Blinken called for continued international \u2063solidarity in condemning Russian \u200caggression in Ukraine and imposing\u200d economic \u200bsanctions that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-sanctions-four-ukrainian-officials-for-allegedly-helping-russia\/\" title=\"U.S. Sanctions Four Ukrainian Officials For Allegedly Helping Russia\">inflict significant costs<\/a> on the Kremlin. These measures serve as a deterrent and \u2062demonstrate global unity in the face \u2062of Russian aggression.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the fate of Ukraine hangs in the balance, and\u2064 the actions of the United States Congress will play a pivotal role in determining the outcome. Failure to authorize additional military aid would not only jeopardize Ukraine&#8217;s security but also undermine the credibility \u2064and leadership of the\u2064 United \u200cStates on the \u200dglobal stage. It is crucial for Congress to recognize \u200dthe gravity of the\u200d situation\u2062 and act swiftly to support Ukraine in\u200c its struggle for independence and territorial integrity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Russia&#8217;s victory in Ukraine may be possible if Congress doesn&#8217;t approve more military aid, warns Secretary of State Antony Blinken. 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