The Issue: The House GOP’s refusal to vote on the Senate bill that would send billions in aid to Ukraine.
Feb. 24 marks the two-year anniversary of Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine (“Joe rips aid fail,” Feb. 19).
After a surprising counteroffensive in the war’s first year, due in large measure to support from the West, the outlook is now bleak. With Republicans in Congress placing a hold on aid, the Ukrainian military has no choice but to ration ammunition, literally counting bullets and artillery shells.
The politically driven reluctance is crippling to the Ukrainians. Russia’s relentless bombing campaign has destroyed much of the country.
Delay tactics by the Republican majority in the House over funding the beleaguered nation must end, otherwise the destruction of Europe’s second-largest country by land mass may cascade out of control, with national security implications for the United States.
Jim Paladino
Tampa, Fla.
Like many Americans, I am willing to help those in need. The United States needs to step up and thwart Russia’s efforts.
However, Ukraine has a reputation as a nation that struggles with corruption. Before we commit to further aid, I would ask one question: Has anyone seen detailed accounting of the tens of billions of dollars we have given thus far?
Providing the American people with some facts might swing momentum in favor of moving Congress along.
John Case
Downingtown, Pa.
Rich Lowry claims this war between Russia and Ukraine isn’t a “forever war,” but after two years of fighting there is no clear end in sight (“Ukraine Critics Awry,” PostOpinion, Feb. 20).
In effect, both Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky have failed their people. Before the war is over, which could still be years away, countless lives will be lost. There will be no true victor in this bloody conflict.
Ron Zajicek
Cortlandt
House Republicans’ refusal to take up an aid deal to Ukraine starves its embattled military of the firepower it needs to fend off Russia.
Russia is preparing itself militarily for a confrontation with NATO members, Estonian intelligence recently reported.
If Russia wins this war, it could potentially lead to a larger conflict, dragging the United States into a prolonged war.
Thanks, Republicans.
Richard A. French
Pasadena, Calif.
The Issue: Truckers’ threats to boycott deliveries into the Big Apple after Trump’s $355 million penalty.
I hope this potential trucker boycott costs New York at least $355 million (“Truckers in Big Apple boycott for Trump,” Feb. 20).
I don’t have much sympathy for New York consumers, as they elected these district attorneys and judges into office. I really hope these sort of boycotts spread to Georgia, Illinois, California and Washington, DC. I have had enough of this liberal “lawfare.”
Michael A. Pacer
Kingman, Ariz.
Another bunch of suckers have been duped by Trump into thinking he supports them. He could care less about the truckers. I bet most of them don’t vote anyway.
Good luck to their boycott of New York City. It won’t have any impact.
Hanke DePerro
Manhattan
If drivers hired to make deliveries into New York boycott, they would be putting their livelihoods in jeopardy.
There are others who need to make a living who would happily drive into New York.
Personally, I find these truckers’ support of a man found liable for sexually abusing a woman and defrauding the people of New York to be offensive.
Peter J. Peirano
Ridgewood, NJ
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