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Oh I see. That's a tough question. If (and it's a big if) the stories about the shortcomings of the Russian army are true, it seems possible that if Ukraine is given a flow of good weapons and training, Ukraine could stop them advancing and force them to settle for a 'Crimea corridor' strip. Wouldn't that be better than allowing Russia to occupy Kyiv etc? It's impossible to answer really...but my instinct would be that if the majority of Ukrainians really want to fight, they should be helped. It's their country. Plus, if Putin is given an easy win, he will probably go on to terrorise people somewhere else.
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I'm not talking about humanitarian aid, I absolutely support that, and looking after refugees who are able to get out. I'm talking about military assistance - giving the Ukranian government the means to prolong the conflict. That's what I don't support.