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Even though we are far and away the biggest contributor to Ukraine, we need to remember all the places in Europe who also insist that Ukraine win. Balts, Poles, Finns, Romanians, others, they all had a much different experience next to or under the Soviets - and have zero intentions of letting it happen again. They will continue helping Ukraine win no matter who controls the US government.
I'm just not sure about the Frenchies anymore.. Macron and Le Pen seem to be posturing for this war to end so they can get the gas turned back on.
It's incredibly short sighted of the French to act counter to NATO but it would not be the first time.. after all they're the country that let the Nazi's just walk on in without a fight.
If anything it demonstrates that once Putin started the invasion.. Globalism has been mortally wounded. Most countries do not want to do business with their enemies and strengthen them.
Now is the age of either Strategic National Alliances or pure Nationalism. Whichever form wins out is far from certain but the trend is set.
I hope the US does it smartly and keeps a few allies in important positions and keeps being an ally of Ukraine. If for nothing else Ukraine has a lot of natural uranium and is the bread basket of Europe!
