Cross posted from: https://feddit.de/post/11367607

The value of an effective air defence system and of unwavering international support was crystal clear the night of Iran’s massive attack on Israel: most Iranian missiles and drones were destroyed before they reached Israeli soil. The US, the UK and France, as well as Jordan, participated in Israel’s defence.

Unlike Israel, Ukraine lacks sufficient air defences, and the west provides far less than it could or should to defend Ukraine against Russia. Ukraine is not dealing with one-off retaliation for striking a Russian consulate – as Israel is with Iran. Russia has been waging a war of aggression against Ukraine since 2014, aimed at eradicating its nationhood.

  • Don Escobar@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    Just realized that not only is the “west” protecting air space but also maritime traffic. Wonder why don’t we do it for Ukraine as well since we are the world police.

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      6 months ago

      Because Russia has nukes, 3 years in and this still needs to be explained to you fucking morons.

        • Woozythebear@lemmy.world
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          6 months ago

          No shit but I personally don’t want the world to fucking end in nuclear warfare. If Russia drops nukes then everyone dies including you dumbass.

          • gian @lemmy.grys.it
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            Me neither but it is not that if someone has nukes than he can do whatever he wants.

            Putin don’t care about the population but he care about himself. There is no way he can launch nuclear attack and survive. And he know it

          • SplashJackson@lemmy.ca
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            6 months ago

            I’m no nuclear psychiatrist, but is it true that a single nuke will envelop the entire world or even crack it in half?