OPINION:
After Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, the U.S. administration timidly succumbed to his threats to widen the war if the U.S. and NATO became directly involved. We abandoned Ukraine to the Russian war-crime machine by not confronting Russia’s aggression. Economic sanctions against Russia and the supply of defensive military equipment to Ukraine will not stop the wanton deaths and destruction. Ukraine needs combat aircraft, tanks and long-range offensive missile systems.
The murder of Ukrainian civilians by the Russian military is similar to the German atrocities committed in Europe during World War II, and the ramifications of the U.S. and NATO not going into Ukraine will reverberate in Europe for many years.
Russia could have military forces closer to the borders of NATO countries and Russia could threaten these countries unless they agree to leave NATO.
The world is faced with a tyrant intent on expanding into other countries and willing to achieve his aims by warfare. The free world will be locked in a new cold war and possible military confrontations with Russia as Mr. Putin tries to recreate the Soviet empire.
NATO should be encouraged to increase its military forces and offensive missile systems should be deployed in NATO countries.
Russia has exhibited inhumanity to man, and it is the immoral enemy of humankind.
DONALD MOSKOWITZ
Londonderry, New Hampshire
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