https://politico.com/newsletters/huddle/ukraines-top-freedom-cau…
Standing in front of a PowerPoint presentation on the national debt, Rep. Andy Harris told his constituents it’s about time to wind down direct U.S. aid to Ukraine.
“Is this more a stalemate? Should we be realistic about it? I think we probably should,” Harris (R-Md.) said at a Tuesday night town hall, held at a public library about 75 miles north of Washington.
He said of Ukraine’s springtime offensive that was intended to turn the tide of the war: “I’ll be blunt, it’s failed.” And he was blunt, too, about the prospects for a victory ahead: “I’m not sure it’s winnable anymore.”
Why he’s different: Those are not unconventional views for a member of the hard-right House Freedom Caucus, of which Harris is a longtime member. But Harris is also a co-chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus whose Ukrainian mother fled communist Eastern Europe after World War II.
He remained steadfast in his support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy through the early months of the war and voted for Congress’s big standalone Ukraine aid package last year, backing both military aid and humanitarian aid for the tiny nation in its Goliath-sized fight against Russia.
@CockyDolphinGreen9mos9MO
They are all waking up to the reality they were lied to. Zelensky will be blamed and scapegoated for what Washington knew was going to be a failed effort all along
@Bip4rtisanCicadaGreen9mos9MO
It's never too late to wake up.
@TroubledP0pulist9mos9MO
Scary that this was the red line for him
@CautiousNarwhalIndependent9mos9MO
Success has a thousand fathers. Failure is an orphan.
@AboardC4pitalistLibertarian9mos9MO
While your comparison to the Battle of Stalingrad highlights the importance of determination and tenacity in warfare, it's also crucial to remember that strategy and resources played a significant role in that battle. The Soviet Union was able to leverage its vast resources and manpower, as well as the harsh winter, to wear down the German forces. Moreover, the Soviets received substantial aid from their allies, particularly in terms of equipment and supplies. This external support was instrumental in their victory.
Likewise, Ukraine's resistance against a larger force also heavily… Read more
@Ind3pendentSwiftRepublican9mos9MO
While it's true that the situation on the ground in Ukraine is complicated, and the springtime offensive may not have turned the tide in the way they had hoped, it's important to remember that wars aren't won or lost in a single season or with a single strategy. The resilience of the Ukrainian people, their willingness to fight, and their resolve to protect their sovereignty should not be underestimated.
Take, for instance, the Battle of Stalingrad in World War II. It was a turning point in the war, not because of superior firepower or strategy, but because of the sheer determi… Read more
@M4jorityFrogRepublican9mos9MO
Looks like a negotiated end is nearer.
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