The hearts of the U.S. citizens beat with their fellows in Ukraine in this tough time. The war-torn region is suffering from massive losses, and it is no wonder that it has been looking forward to allies for help. While the U.S. has always supported Ukraine and has provided massive aid in multiple forms, there is a call to do more. 

The question arises should the United States government maintain/increase or decrease funding support to Ukraine for the Russia/Ukraine war? At first glance, it might seem like a simple choice. The United States should help the war-torn region, but its extent must be decided beforehand. The impact of interfering too boldly and too much in the Russia/Ukraine war can be more detrimental and counterproductive to all the efforts made before.

The United States has provided humanitarian, financial, and artillery aid to Ukraine, but the risks of escalation are way too high. Such involvement by the U.S. can pave the way for a third world war. To make matters worse, nuclear weapons could potentially be on the battlefield this time, and the extent of the damage done would be unimaginable. 

Also, the aid given to Ukraine constitutes the COVID relief money which was very much needed for people at home. We have people struggling, starving, and suffering in our own nation that need this help. We can not redirect the relief packages to a war where our efforts would wreak havoc instead of doing any good. The U.S. has already provided $3.5 billion to Ukraine and $1 billion to the NATO States. It is time for NATO countries to take the lead and play their part in saving Ukraine from Russia and preventing furthermore wrecking. They have been taking it too easy.

All NATO countries have stepped back from the responsibility they took when they decided to become an ally. They are relying on the United States to clean their messes for them and also protect them. The constant decline in military defenses by many European countries is a testament to this fact. They are relying on U.S. aid and troops to take over the situation in Ukraine, which is unjustified on their part.

The United States must decrease funding to the Ukraine/Russia war and redirect funds to internal issues, especially for people struggling in the post-covid period. The people of the U.S. deserve to be the top priority of the government. Whilst the Ukraine cause deserves our attention, it is time for NATO to play its part and stop relying solely on the U.S. They should provide financial and military aid to Ukraine. NATO should also commence negotiation with Russia to bring the matter to a peaceful resolution.