Should the United States Send Troops to Ukraine?

As we enter the third day of the Ukraine-Russian conflict as we enter the third day of the Ukrainian-Russian conflict, President Obama and Vice President Biden have announced that the United States will not send troops to Ukraine. However, sending troops to the region will only exacerbate the conflict and increase the possibility of a major confrontation between these two superpowers. We do not want war in Ukraine however the consequences of a conflict cannot be ignored.

Multiple media reports have been released about the conflict between these two countries. Reporters from Reuters and Channel 4 have reported on Russian troops in Ukraine, and the BBC has published an interview with Sergei Krivenko, a member of the Council for Civil Society and Human Rights. These journalists have written articles about the situation in Ukraine and their reports have been widely viewed. Despite these reports however, the Russian military has yet to enter Ukraine.

The Ukrainian government announced in April that it didn't control Donetsk or Luhansk. It also declared that it was on alert for any Russian-led invasion. The Ukrainian military launched an offensive in May to stop the separatists and protect key positions within and around the ETO area. The campaign was intended to create Ukraine more friendly towards the West and to prevent Russians from entering Ukraine.

The conflict is growing more intense and pro-Russian separatists have begun to advance in the Donetsk region, but the conflict in Ukraine continues to grow. As pro-Russian forces gain ground the support of Moscow's insurgents is decreasing. In the north of the country 19 Ukrainian army soldiers are killed by enemy artillery close to Rovenky. Kiev claims that up to 1,000 rebels may be in the area.

The armed conflict between Russia, Ukraine and other countries has been ongoing for over two years. In the early 1990s there was a Russian aid convoy crossed the border and entered Ukraine. Pro-Russian rebels reached an agreement to cease fire in 2001. However, the Ukrainian side insists that the troops were moving to prevent an attack. In the end, the war goes on for a few more weeks, and it is unclear who will take the victory.

A war between Russia, Ukraine would be devastating for both countries. The conflict could be isolated should it break out. Russia will not receive any assistance from Europe. It would also be a huge loss for the Ukrainian population. The conflict will cause a lot of economic damage and could result in the loss of many lives. It is crucial to stop an ongoing war between Russia & Ukraine before it causes too much damage. While a full-blown war is not an ideal idea and the risk of escalating tensions within the political realm is necessary.