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If Russia Wins

Republican obstructionism could lead to global disaster.
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Ukrainian defenses are in danger of being destroyed and overrun because House Republicans refuse to provide ammunition and aid. If Russia wins this war, the consequences could be catastrophic.

First, here are three new stories from The Atlantic:


What Could Happen

Ukraine is fighting for the lives of its people and its very existence, and it is running out of ammunition. If the United States does not step back in with aid, Russia could eventually win this war.

Despite the twaddle from propagandists in Moscow (and a few in the United States), Russia’s war is not about NATO, or borders, or the balance of power. The Russian dictator Vladimir

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