The war in Ukraine is not about one country; it’s about the future of global leadership. On one side stand Ukraine, the U.S., and Europe. On the other, Russia, China, North Korea, and Belarus. If Ukraine loses, the U.S. will lose its influence and be in for much bigger threats.

Some conservative Americans and Republicans seek to cut the support given to Ukraine, a move that would backfire on the U.S. Here is why:

1. A Weak Peace Deal in Ukraine Would Hurt Trump

If Ukrainians ceded territory to Russia, Trump would appear weak. Under Biden, the U.S. granted military aid and dug in its heels against Russia. If Trump allowed Ukraine to fold, it would be akin to betrayal—while Biden held firm, Trump buckled. And if Putin retains Ukrainian territory, Washington cannot declare victory.

2. A Ukraine Defeat Could Lead to World War III

If Russia wins, other dictators will learn from this. China, North Korea, and other autocracies will conclude that aggression pays. The result could be a world war in which the U.S. suffers direct losses.
The U.S. lost 400,000 troops in World War II and spent $2 trillion in Afghanistan. It is always cheaper to prevent war than to fight one.

3. More Countries Will Build Nuclear Weapons if Ukraine falls

Ukrainians relinquished nuclear weapons in the 1990s as part of the Budapest Memorandum, trusting U.S. security guarantees. But when Russia invaded in 2014, the U.S. had nothing but words.
If the U.S. abandons Ukraine today, this lesson is loud and clear for other countries: disarmament means invasion. Most will make a scramble for nuclear weapons, thus dramatically increasing danger in the modern world.

4. Economic Consequences for the United States

Currently, Europe is buying American gas instead of Russian energy. That’s a win for U.S. businesses. But if Russia wins, cheap Russian gas could return, and the U.S. would lose this market.
In addition, the war has boosted U.S. weapons production. Many American jobs are contingent upon manufacturing the equipment sent to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. If aid stops, so do those jobs.

5. A Russian Victory Will Cost the U.S. $808 Billion

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The American Enterprise Institute estimated that, in case of a Russian victory, the U.S. would have to spend at least $808 billion on defense. Why? Because with a more powerful Russia, NATO would have to expand its military resources, investing billions in arms and infrastructure.

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If Russia is allowed to take all of Ukraine, it will build military bases there and leave Europe in an even more vulnerable position.

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6. Russia Wants Ukraine’s Resources — And So Does China

Ukraine has over 500,000 tons of lithium reserves. Lithium is desperately needed in electronic components and batteries.
If Russia gets Ukraine’s lithium, it would mean access to China. Instead of the U.S. and Europe receiving this critical resource from the Ukrainian side, it would go directly to America’s greatest rivals.

Conclusion

If Ukraine wins, the United States stays as the world’s policeman. If Ukraine loses, the world will become a much scarier place for America. Supporting Ukraine isn’t charity; it’s an investment in global stability and America’s future.

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