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your assessment would make sense if we had any reason that US is considering that for humanitarian or altruistic reasons. rest assured - the only reason ever fo
by 2-718-281-828 5y ago
your assessment would make sense if we had any reason that US is considering that for humanitarian or altruistic reasons. rest assured - the only reason ever for any country (especially US) sending troops anywhere is for own benefit.
- lostmsu 5y agoIs there oil in Ukraine we do not know about?
- jopsen 5y agoIf we wanted play the paranoid game of how this is all about oil, then one would argue the US wants sanctions against Russia. In particular closing NordStream2, so the US can sell LNG to Europe. In practice, I think it's all about proving that NATO stands united, and that war is generally undesirable.
- jopsen 5y agoA war in Europe would also hurt the American economy. Lack of faith in article 5 would hurt American influence and interest across the globe. Yes, the US stands to benefit.