Why America Has Stayed Out of the Ukraine War

The Ukraine War has been primarily driven by Ukrainians seeking independence and Russians seeking to end it, with the US playing a relatively minor role. The US government response to Russian aggression has been mild, with President Obama refusing to provide lethal aid and President Trump developing a close relationship with Putin. The Biden administration has responded more firmly to the recent Russian invasion, but there are still limits on US assistance. Despite overwhelming support for continued resistance to the Russian invaders, some US politicians have called for abandoning Ukraine to its fate.