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4/10/25 Ted Snider on American Operations in Ukraine and the Current State of the War
Apr 11, 2025
Ted Snider, a philosopher and writer examining U.S. foreign policy, dives into recent U.S. involvement in Ukraine. He discusses a revealing New York Times article that prepares Americans for potential setbacks in the conflict. The conversation explores the ramifications of allowing long-range strikes in Crimea, highlighting the risks of nuclear escalation. Snider also critiques the changing narratives about U.S. support, shifting blame towards Ukrainian leaders, and analyzes military strategies and regional dynamics in this complex war.
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- The extensive U.S. involvement in Ukraine, although not involving ground troops, raises accountability questions regarding military aid and foreign policy narrative shifts.
- Current military pressures on Ukraine highlight resource shortages and escalating tensions, emphasizing the urgent need for diplomatic negotiations to address underlying conflict causes.
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The U.S. Involvement in the Ukraine War
The discussion highlights the extensive involvement of the U.S. in the Ukraine war, focusing on the provision of weapons, training, and intelligence to Ukraine. The narrative emphasizes that the U.S. helped Ukraine in nearly every aspect of the military effort, except for the actual troops on the ground. This assistance raises questions about accountability, particularly in light of an article from a major publication that aims to prepare Americans for potential blame during future negotiations. The article suggests that the U.S. had done everything possible, subtly shifting the narrative away from U.S. responsibility for the ongoing conflict.
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