The west defends Israel’s skies. Not doing the same for Ukraine is a deadly mistake | Nathalie Tocci
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In Kyiv, I saw life under Russian aerial attack. If Europe doesn’t share its air defence systems now, Putin’s threat will only spread, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

Cross posted from: https://feddit.de/post/11367607

The value of an effective air defence system and of unwavering international support was crystal clear the night of Iran’s massive attack on Israel: most Iranian missiles and drones were destroyed before they reached Israeli soil. The US, the UK and France, as well as Jordan, participated in Israel’s defence.

Unlike Israel, Ukraine lacks sufficient air defences, and the west provides far less than it could or should to defend Ukraine against Russia. Ukraine is not dealing with one-off retaliation for striking a Russian consulate – as Israel is with Iran. Russia has been waging a war of aggression against Ukraine since 2014, aimed at eradicating its nationhood.

  • Don Escobar@lemmy.worldEnglish
    9·
    2 months ago

    Just realized that not only is the “west” protecting air space but also maritime traffic. Wonder why don’t we do it for Ukraine as well since we are the world police.

    • Woozythebear@lemmy.worldEnglish
      620·
      2 months ago

      Because Russia has nukes, 3 years in and this still needs to be explained to you fucking morons.

        • PhlubbaDubba@lemm.eeEnglish
          13·
          2 months ago

          Yes others have them, the difference is that Russia’s are going to be pointed at you if they get used.

        • Woozythebear@lemmy.worldEnglish
          25·
          2 months ago

          No shit but I personally don’t want the world to fucking end in nuclear warfare. If Russia drops nukes then everyone dies including you dumbass.

          • gian @lemmy.grys.itEnglish
            31·
            2 months ago

            Me neither but it is not that if someone has nukes than he can do whatever he wants.

            Putin don’t care about the population but he care about himself. There is no way he can launch nuclear attack and survive. And he know it

          • SplashJackson@lemmy.caEnglish
            21·
            2 months ago

            I’m no nuclear psychiatrist, but is it true that a single nuke will envelop the entire world or even crack it in half?