There is a lot of analysis regarding the war in Ukraine on this one-year anniversary of its beginning.
I have so many questions.
- What role did the US and NATO’s increasing militarization of the countries near Russia play?
- What about the role of increased sanctions against Russia?
- How is it acceptable to pay Ukraine to fight a proxy war for us?
- Where will the increasing escalation of armaments the US gives to Ukraine end?
- In how many ways does tremendous pressure from arms manufacturers control foreign policy?
- Why is the US President suddenly sounding so belligerent? Not only against Russia, but now China?
- How can billions upon billions be spent on arming Ukraine at a time when so many in this country and around the world struggle to afford basic necessities?
- How can we countenance making so many children orphans?
There are things I do know.
- The Spirit is about peace.
- War is Not the Answer.
- All military activities must cease, because that is the main source of pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
- The real war, the existential threat, is humanity against Mother Earth.
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