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‘I can’t sit and watch it’ – US volunteers join Ukrainian army after Trump’s sharp policy turn (kyivindependent.com)

submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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William, a 25-year-old U.S. Army veteran, has come to Ukraine to join the Ukrainian military in its fight against Russian aggression just days after his contract with the U.S. military ended in March.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago (4 children)

Arent these the types of folks we need back home right now.....? Just in case...?

[–] [email protected] 18 points 3 months ago (1 children)

He’ll do more good over there though.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

While true, they could have been a more successful Jan 6, after all Trump had his try in 20, wasn't it our turn?

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Individuals acting on their own would be stomped out quick. Logistically, if a coup d'état happened wouldn't it be more likely to start from leadership overseas than domestic?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Well that's the kinda coup we've been seeing so far.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 months ago

It's probably best that they miss the gestapo sweeps by ICE and return when it's darker and their experience is necessary.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

They are not folks who can sit quietly watch news. Some serious shit will happen when they execute their 2a rights.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

25 years old... Veteran ? Fuck, I'm getting old 🥲.