Ukraine's struggle is often framed as a fight for democracy against authoritarianism. By supporting Ukraine, the U.S. reinforces its commitment to democratic values and governance.

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Support for Ukraine underscores the U.S.'s commitment to democracy.

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"One year ago, Vladimir Putin committed his greatest mistake by underestimating the resolve of Ukraine. Since then, we have seen bravery, patriotism, and valor personified by President Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people. To honor that heroism and show the United States’ unwavering support for Ukraine’s fight for freedom and democracy, I was proud to lead the Senate in delivering over $113 billion in military, economic, and humanitarian aid their country needed and deserved."

"Democracies of the world will stand guard over freedom today, tomorrow, and forever. For that’s what — that’s what’s at stake here: freedom."

"The battle between democracy and authoritarianism is being waged not only in Ukraine, but in all of Russia's periphery. Putin doesn't want his neighbors to become successful democracies. For him, preventing neighbors from adopting Western, democratic standards, and forcing them to stay in the Russian orbit, are existential."

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Through supporting Ukraine, the U.S. reinforces its commitment to democratic values.

Supporting Ukraine is often framed as backing a struggle for democracy against authoritarianism.

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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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By intervening, the U.S. upholds the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity under international law, reinforcing the global order that discourages aggressive territorial conquests.

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