1 B More in U. S. Military Aid to Ukraine: Expert Urges Negotiation vs. Military First Approach

The U. S. has announced another 1 billion in military equipment to Ukraine, adding to billions in military aid to Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion. Support for a militaryfirst approach to Ukraine is fueled by the mainstream media and not only undermines ceasefire talks but also funnels profits directly into the pockets of weapons manufacturers, says William Hartung of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. The United States is a major player here, and its only policy shouldnt be sending weapons without some sort of diplomatic strategy to go with it. , DemocracyNow Democracy Now is an independent global news hour that airs on nearly 1, 400 TV and radio stations Monday through Friday. Watch our livestream 89AM ET: