Source: Common Dreams
by Richard Eskow
“U.S. President Donald Trump’s expressed exasperation over Russia’s continued attacks on Ukraine seemed to temporarily lift the spirit of pro-war European leaders like France’s Emmanuel Macron, who said he hopes Trump’s anger ‘translates into action’. The U.S. isn’t likely to resume the massive military support it provided under former President Joe Biden. Under one scenario, however, it could conceivably sell weapons to NATO for Ukraine’s use. The abandonment of peace efforts in Ukraine would be disastrous, especially for Ukrainians. American citizens and those of other NATO countries have a moral obligation to demand peace — a just peace, but an urgent one. Americans’ support for the war has softened somewhat, according to recent Pew polling, with 44% saying the U.S. has a responsibility to aid Ukraine’s defense and 52% saying it doesn’t. Sixty-nine percent, however, still believe the war is ‘important to U.S. interests’.” (05/28/25)
https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/ukrainians-need-end-to-war