US's provision of military aid to Ukraine is a violation of the UN Charter's prohibition on the use of force. They argue that by providing Ukraine with weapons, the US is effectively taking sides in the conflict and is therefore participating in the use of force.

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U.S. involvement may contradict international law principles.

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Supporting Ukraine is seen as a stand for the principles of international law and national sovereignty. Russia's invasion is widely viewed as a violation of these principles, and aiding Ukraine is a way to uphold these fundamental tenets of the international order.

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"All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations."

"But lawyers at the National Security Council have raised questions about whether providing lethal aid such as Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, and even actionable intelligence that could help Ukraine target Russian forces, would make the United States a party to the conflict under international law, the officials say."

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Supporting Ukraine is seen as a stand for the principles of international law and national sovereignty. Russia's invasion is widely viewed as a violation of these principles, and aiding Ukraine is a way to uphold these fundamental tenets of the international order.

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