• Nudding@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    If Ukraine had just paid they’re due they would get unwavering support no matter their intention, just like Israel.

    Bad take from a bad country.

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      9 months ago

      Only Congress can appropriate money, so the executive branch’s power is completely different in the “sell” vs “give” case

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      9 months ago

      Because ex soviet republics invaded, bombarded and blockaded by Russia famously have lots of spare cash.

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        9 months ago

        Wasn’t the entire global supply of grain dependent on safe passage from Ukraine? Weird how it’s not a priority to the US unless there’s a dollar sign attached.