A motion to end US support for the war in Ukraine was defeated in Congress. This is the first time this topic has been put to a vote, which is why, according to BNR foreign commentator Bernard Hammelburg, there are different sides to this story. “That’s good news and bad news.”
The motion, part of a larger debate over the nearly $900 billion US defense budget, was tabled by the Freedom Caucus, the right wing of the Republican Party.
Comfortable
With 341 votes against 89, the motion passed ‘comfortably’ on the table. But, Hammelburg points out, the debate on the subject certainly exists and is also on the rise. “The idea that we can’t keep investing so much money and resources in Ukraine forever is starting to gain traction. And the question is how that will translate into next year’s election campaigns.’
At the same time, Canada is in talks with Turkey to produce drone parts. This has not been possible for a long time due to the sanctions against that country. However, now that Turkey has agreed to allow Sweden to join NATO, Canada is lifting these sanctions. Significant, thinks Hammelburg. It is a small part of a very big story. But Canada is a large and important country, both within the G7 and within NATO”.
Erdoğan
Incidentally, the Turkish parliament has yet to approve Sweden’s NATO membership. It could get exciting, thinks Hammelburg. “On the other hand, Erdogan ultimately decides.”
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Source: BNR
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