Russia’s “underwater fleet” continues to expand

The Ukranian Armed Forces have again reduced Russia’s Black Sea fleet by destroying another vessel, the Novocherkassk, The warship was hit by Ukrainian planes in the Crimean port of Feudosia. The destroyed ship had been used for the transport of tanks and armored vehicles as well as well as Iranian-made drones. The Novocherkassk was also used for transporting troops. 

The elimination of this Russian warship gives the Ukrainians greater access to the shipping lanes of the Black Sea–no small accomplishment. Despite suffering losses on its eastern front, the fighting spirit of Ukraine remains resolute and undiminished. 

It is time for the entire free world to acknowledge that Ukraine’s fight is the fight of the entire free world. For almost two years, the courageous people of Ukraine have held their own against a determined, unscrupulous adversary that is much larger, better armed, and laser focused on the annihilation of Ukraine itself. The war that Russia thought would take two weeks will soon be entering its third year. 

Russia’s maniacal dictator, Vladimir Putin, has made it clear that his plans for conquest extend far beyond Ukraine. We should take him at his word. Supporting Ukraine means supporting the core values of democracy, freedom, and civilization itself. 

Ukraine’s fight is our fight. It is a fight we cannot afford to lose. Every dollar invested in Ukraine’s military has a multiplier effect that goes far beyond any financial calculation. For pennies on the dollar, our nation helps to build a wall that is well worth building–a wall to contain the murderous, tyrannical designs of a despot whose rampant insanity is killing even more of his own people than he is killing in Ukraine.

Let’s begin 2024 on the right foot and give our allies in Ukraine what they need to succeed. No more delays. The Ukrainian Armed Forces have demonstrated that they know how to win–they just need the resources to do it. 

Glory to Ukraine!

        Ukrainian soldiers on the Eastern front move into position