Summary of "Should the U.S. Send More Weapons to Ukraine? A Debate on Funding & Ways to End Two-Year-Old War"

The debate surrounding whether the U.S. should send more weapons to Ukraine is ongoing amidst the two-year war with Russia. European leaders have pledged to send arms, including missiles, to Ukraine, with the possibility of ground troops being considered. The U.S. Senate approved a $95 billion foreign aid package, including $60 billion in military aid for Ukraine, but there is a debate over whether this funding will help end the war or perpetuate it. The CIA's role in assisting Ukraine on the battlefield has been revealed, with the agency training Ukrainian forces and establishing spy bases along the Russian border. There are calls for negotiations to end the war, with concerns over corruption and missing weapons in Ukraine. The debate over funding for Ukraine also intersects with discussions on Israel and the Israeli war on Gaza. The political lines on this issue are complex, with progressives calling for peace talks and opposing further military aid. The need for negotiations and a focus on ending the war is emphasized by both guests, Media Benjamin and Professor Steven Crowley. Jake Sullivan, White House National Security adviser, has emphasized the need for more military aid for Ukraine, while there are concerns about the effectiveness of such aid in ending the conflict. The political landscape regarding funding for Ukraine and Israel is complex, with calls for a focus on peace negotiations and an end to the war.