In the midst of the continued conflict in Ukraine and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, Ukraine publicly announced intentions to buy new fighter jets from Sweden and France instead of from the U.S.. After receiving nearly $180 billion in American aid (including free aircraft), Zelensky turns to others when it’s time for Ukraine to actually pay for weapon systems. Zelensky turns to the Swedes and French while President Trump has fought for a peaceful settlement and an end to this ugly war initiated by Russia. All wars end at a table, and we should continue to push both Putin and Zelensky to that end. But we should also require Zelensky to commit to buy American.
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