Canadians say while they sympathize with Ukraine and believe Parliament should do everything possible to stop Russia’s invasion, they do not wish to see Canada involved in direct military intervention, according to an internal poll conducted for the federal government. “While participants reiterated a desire for Canada to assist in any way it could most…
Canadians Sympathize With Ukraine but Resistant to Direct Military Intervention: Internal Federal Poll
History Should Be Our Guide in Ukraine
Commentary There are several historical referents we should keep in mind about the Ukraine war. First, no-fly zones. Lots of Westerners are calling for NATO aircraft to establish a no-fly zone above Ukraine to stop Russian bombing of Ukrainian cities. That is a terrible idea. Russian planes can still launch missiles from the nearby airspace…
10 Realities of Ukraine
Commentary One — Reassuring an enemy what one will not do ensures that the enemy will do just that and more. Unpredictability and occasional enigmatic silence bolster deterrence. But President Joe Biden’s predictable reassurance to Russian President Vladimir Putin that he will show restraint means Putin likely will not. Two — No-fly zones don’t work…
White House on No-Fly Zone: ‘We Are Not Interested in Getting into WWIII’
The White House on Wednesday stood firm on its opposition to a no-fly zone over Ukraine after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made an appeal for further assistance during a rare wartime speech to both chambers of Congress. In his address to Congress, Zelensky again called on the Biden administration to help enforce a no-fly zone…
Supports No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine If Russia Uses Chemical Weapons: Lindsey Graham
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is willing to support the Biden administration if it seeks to implement a no-fly zone over Ukrainian airspace if the Russian military deploys chemical weapons in its ongoing war against Kyiv. “I don’t want a no-fly zone, but if there’s the use of chemical weapons by [Russian President Vladimir] Putin against…
Lindsey Graham Supports No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine If Russia Uses Chemical Weapons
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is willing to support the Biden administration if it seeks to implement a no-fly zone over Ukrainian airspace if the Russian military deploys chemical weapons in its ongoing war against Kyiv. “I don’t want a no-fly zone, but if there’s the use of chemical weapons by [Russian President Vladimir] Putin against…
Mariupol Mayor Calls for No-fly Zone After Maternity Hospital Airstrike
The mayor of the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol on Wednesday called for a no-fly zone to be implemented over Ukraine after a Russian airstrike devastated a maternity hospital. In a video message posted to Telegram, Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boichenko asked for the global community to “close the sky over Ukraine.” “Today I am asking…
US Lawmakers Warn Following Ukraine’s Call for No-fly Zone Would Lead to ‘World War III’
Lawmakers from the United States and Europe are shrugging off Kyiv’s call for imposing a no-fly zone over Ukraine, warning that such a move could trigger another disastrous global war. A no-fly zone refers to airspace where certain aircraft are not allowed to enter to prevent surveillance or attacks. Imposing this directive over Ukraine would…
No-Fly Zone Would Not Help Ukraine: UK Armed Forces Chief
A no-fly zone “would not help” to defend Ukraine, the head of the UK’s armed forces has said. Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said the invasion in Ukraine “is not going well” for the Kremlin, with Russia’s military might not proving as strong as expected in the face of the Ukrainian…
No NATO Allies Are Considering No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine: UK’s Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ruled out a no-fly zone over Ukraine, insisting that no NATO allies are contemplating such a move as it would risk a direct conflict between the alliance and Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly requested a NATO no-fly zone over his country to prevent Russian jets from carrying…
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