By aiding Ukraine, the U.S. deters other nations from similar acts of aggression, thereby helping to prevent future conflicts based on territorial ambitions.
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U.S. involvement in Ukraine could embolden other adversaries, like China, by setting a precedent of U.S. intervention in regional conflicts. This could have implications for future international disputes.
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There is a concern that U.S. involvement, even if non-combatant, could escalate the conflict and potentially lead to a direct confrontation between the U.S. and Russia. This could risk a broader, potentially global, conflict, especially given the nuclear capabilities of both nations.
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