Use of the past perfect by Calderón Lopez Iván Alexander

Increased US national security

ivancitoalex11 — 2024-07-05 02:51:56 UTC

A significant percentage of Americans had believed that supporting Ukraine had improved national security by containing the Russian threat and preventing further aggression in Europe

Moral and strategic support for Ukraine

ivancitoalex11 — 2024-07-05 02:51:56 UTC

The aid had not only provided weapons and equipment but had also boosted the morale of Ukrainian soldiers and sent a strong message to Russia about the West's commitment to Ukraine.

Modernization of US and allied militaries

ivancitoalex11 — 2024-07-05 02:51:56 UTC

The war had driven the modernization of defense industries in both the US and its allies, thereby improving overall military capabilities.

Positive impact on the battlefield

ivancitoalex11 — 2024-07-05 02:51:56 UTC

The aid had included advanced weapons like ATACMS missiles, which had been crucial for Ukrainian military operations and could have changed the course of the war

Not a “blank check”

ivancitoalex11 — 2024-07-05 02:51:56 UTC

The funds approved had been specifically allocated and monitored to ensure proper use, dispelling the idea that the US had been providing aid without conditions.

Risk of prolonging the war

ivancitoalex11 — 2024-07-05 02:51:56 UTC

Some had argued that the aid had prolonged the conflict, increasing the risk of nuclear escalation or a direct war between Russia and NATO, although this had not been guaranteed and had been debated.

Economic burden on the US

ivancitoalex11 — 2024-07-05 02:51:56 UTC

There had been a perception that the aid had been an unsustainable burden on the US economy, even though much of the funds had been used to pay US factories and workers, benefiting the internal economy.

Distrust in aid effectiveness

ivancitoalex11 — 2024-07-05 02:51:56 UTC

Some had doubted the effectiveness of the aid due to corruption issues in Ukraine, although these problems had been addressed by Ukrainian authorities and supervised by US officials.

Wear and tear on Ukrainian forces

ivancitoalex11 — 2024-07-05 02:51:56 UTC

It had been believed that the aid could not have prevented the continuous wear and tear on Ukrainian forces, despite the new aid having been specifically designed to improve combat capability and replenish critical supplies.

Negative impact on US domestic politics

ivancitoalex11 — 2024-07-05 02:51:56 UTC

Some had claimed that aid to Ukraine had divided US public opinion and destabilized domestic politics, even though the majority of Americans had supported some form of assistance to Ukraine.