The main reason Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ill-considered and brutal invasion of Ukraine has so far proved unsuccessful has been the unexpected determination and courage of the Ukrainian people in fighting to keep their independence.
But two other facts have also been crucial: the unexpected unity among members of NATO in backing U.S. initiatives to punish Russia and bolster Ukraine and the degree to which Republicans have provided bipartisan backing for President Joe Biden’s economic, military and moral leadership.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has strongly supported providing funds and military equipment for the Ukrainians, and just last week, former Vice President Mike Pence stressed the importance of continued U.S. backing.
