Israel's allies accused of double standard | Bohdan Nahaylo

Why can’t the United States and its allies provide similar defense for Ukraine as they did for Israel? Ukraine has endured Russia’s missile attacks for over two years, yet Western powers have not activated their own missile defense systems or sent their aircraft to protect Ukrainian skies, unlike in the case of Israel. To answer this complex question, we are joined by Bohdan Nahaylo, editor-in-chief of the Kyiv Post.
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[@sallywilton2236]

He’s absolutely right. Ukraine should be getting the same protection.

[@Rtg5637]

Then US will forbid Ukraine from continuing the war with Russia like it prevents Israel from attacking Iran. Are you happy with such a restraint?

[@randybegon3191]

Romania and Poland could guard the skies with ease

[@SoloRenegade]

Biden and US Democrats are afraid of Putin.

[@sharonlavery7656]

​@@randybegon3191only near their borders.... Lots of cities and towns would still be unprotected.

[@sallywilton2236]

It’s disgraceful that Ukraine is treated as 2nd class

[@SoloRenegade]

Biden and US Democrats are afraid of Putin.

[@markmarky1124]

So they can't help Ukraine? Hypocrisy 101.

[@SoloRenegade]

Biden and US Democrats are afraid of Putin.

[@stewartjallan1]

Absolutely a double standard.

[@SoloRenegade]

Biden and US Democrats are afraid of Putin.

[@Rtg5637]

Don't be so modest. Maybe it's quadruple standard favoring Ukraine.

[@judithcampbell1705]

Yes, Ukraine should be getting the same protection as Israel, actually they should get MORE! I'm ashamed to say that I'm American right now.

[@Rtg5637]

Ukraine has already received more aid from US in 2 years than Israel in 20 years so stop being greedy

[@SoloRenegade]

Biden and US Democrats are afraid of Putin.

[@obstinatehammer7113]

Don’t drag all of us😂 Blame the Republicans.

[@sharonlavery7656]

​@@Rtg5637thats not true...

[@simpsthreedee3818]

@@obstinatehammer7113 Yep, blame the Maga heads and Mike Johnson.

[@slavojalois1639]

How can helping Ukraine defend itself be an escalation!

[@paleopteryx]

It's a very legit question. Israel provoked the iranian attack, yet they benefited from all support from UK and US in defending against the drones and missiles. Ukraine never attacked russia, but they DID give up their nuclear arsenal to russia under GUARANTEES fron UK and US. Yet, they only received some patriot systems, after a more than a year under russian's missiles, and this is it? Very disappointing, to say the least.

[@JGold-cu5mo]

Didn't Iran provoke Israel with their proxies before Israel provoked Iran who organized the provocation for that attack to provoke the Israelites to retaliate against Hamas??? Ukraine is simple... Russia bad. We need to help Ukraine.

[@slavojalois1639]

Very well said!

[@sovndvibes]

You don't have big strong ukrainian lobby in USA ( people with money and power ). This is your answer..

[@Rtg5637]

Tens of billions of dollars in aid for Ukraine so far and another $60 billion to come is pretty powerful lobbying

[@sovndvibes]

@@Rtg5637 This is only a small percentage of what the US spends on arms from year to year. How much of a military budget do they have today, over $700 billion? There is also a difference because the USA built Maidan in Ukraine for billions of dollars, where blood was shed. So it was the US that extricated Ukraine from Russian influence and installed its puppet governments there. And the US will abandon Ukraine if necessary, when it no longer needs it, let's say, they will not abandon Israel. Who does business in Ukraine if not corporations, including those from the USA (blackrock?). They cultivate huge swaths of black soil there, producing food laced with chemicals and other nasty things. They want to push it to Europe and make money from it, even though such food production is banned in the European Union. In the process, it destroys agriculture in many countries. Now it is convenient for the US to help Ukraine, even with the help of Europe (NATO countries), to grill and weaken Russia, which is, of course, in the interest of the US. Once upon a time, the USA also fought in Vietnam, but not against the Vietnamese themselves, because even Central European countries (countries of the former Eastern Bloc) sent weapons to Vietnam.

[@SoloRenegade]

Biden and US Democrats are afraid of Putin (and probably want money).

[@sharonlavery7656]

​@@Rtg5637no $ 60 billion to come because for 6 months Trump's MAGA crazies have blocked all aid to Ukraine.....!

[@paulhellawell5920]

The drones were shot down whilst flying over other countries.

[@elchicano187]

No shit

[@NunuHuin]

God Bless Israel and Ukraine!!!

[@annehersey9895]

Oh I’m so glad to see Ashem Kumar! I was hoping he’d be back, he is such a good interviewer. And, unfortunately, Bohdan, Iran doesn’t yet have nukes and Russia does!

[@billy2807]

They weren't preoccupied - Netanyahu had a very cozy relationship with that thing in the Kremlin. That relationship has since changed, thankfully, but let's be clear: Netanyahu was as complicit as Modi, Erdogan, and MAGA Republicans in allowing the rf to gain an advantage in Ukraine.

[@Rtg5637]

Disgusting accusation. Netanyahu did nothing of this sort. He is neutral in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Israel has many enemies around its borders to take care of and cannot afford to get involved like Ukraine Allies do that have no other worries to consider.

[@billy2807]

@Rtg5637 whoa! Slow down, True Believer. I said Modi, Erdogan, and MAGA's. Which one of those are NOT neutral in the conflict? Erdogan is technically on our side. Technically. I didn't say he was Xi. I'd also argue that being neutral in this conflict is a disgusting position to take. But that's immaterial. As far as capacity, I don't think either of us are experts, but I'd say the smart money says that Israel COULD have helped with military aid at some point in the last two years. Could be wrong, but I doubt it.

[@Rtg5637]

@@billy2807 As proven in the last 6 months and yesterday Israel needs every bit of equipment it has for its own defense, even 50 year old missiles were used yesterday. Yes, you included Netanyahu with the other idiot leaders. Read again what you wrote the first time and like a responsible adult individual apologize. You'll gain my greatest respect which you don't have now.

[@loudtim265]

I definitely read a story that Israel had offered Ukraine some radar stations but never heard another peep about it.

[@Rtg5637]

@@loudtim265 It didn't come from Israeli government. Media reports a lot of stories from unverified unidentified sources. Still waiting for an honorable apology.

[@stayanonymous6430]

Israel didn’t even want to sell Ukraine helmets let alone anti-missile systems.

[@johnglover3682]

I agree but Israel has a long emotional and reality base history that connects itself to the U.S. But this should not stop the U.S. from equally helping Ukraine against russia in providing air defenses.

[@sharonlavery7656]

Israel gives a lot of money to American politicians......thats the difference between Ukraine and Israel....!

[@Rtg5637]

US also pushes Israel to have a ceasefire with Hamas enemy but is not telling Ukraine that. Ukraine has to think about the advantages it has in the current relationship with US and not look at it out of context.

[@obstinatehammer7113]

No one went to school here in the comments 😂 Allied forces are already in between Iran and Israel. In order for US to protect Ukraine our forces need to be in Ukraine. I don’t think you understand how small Israel is and how big Ukraine is😂

[@apokkalyps6]

Misiles aimed for Ukraine have flied over nato airspace and have not been shot down. Inform yourself

[@obstinatehammer7113]

@@apokkalyps6 Oh, some🤣🤪🤣 How many missiles? How many did not? Inform us then mister wise man🤪🤣

[@apokkalyps6]

@@obstinatehammer7113 from the Polish Minister of Defense: "On March 24, at 4:23 a.m., Polish airspace was violated by one of the cruise missiles launched that night by long-range aircraft of the Russian Federation. The targets of the strikes were the cities of Western Ukraine. The object entered Polish space near the city of Oserdów (Lublin Voivodeship) and stayed there for 39 seconds. During the entire flight, he was monitored by military radars. Tonight, all the necessary procedures to ensure the safety of Polish airspace were launched. Among other things, Polish and allied aviation was activated. If there had been any indication that the Russian missile that violated Polish airspace was headed for a target in Poland, it would have been shot down. The facility was constantly monitored. Returned to Ukraine. All measures have been taken to inform the most important people of the country. I am in contact with the president. We are in touch with the operational command of the Armed Forces There is no politics here. Anti-aircraft missile defense, regular pairs of F16s (Polish and American) would have time to shoot down the object. The missiles that the pilots have on board could shoot down the object if it went deeper and threatened"

[@apokkalyps6]

@@obstinatehammer7113 youtube deletes my comment. It doesnt let me quote Polish Minister of Defense. The speech begins like this: "On March 24, at 4:23 a.m., Polish airspace was violated by one of the cruise missiles launched that night by long-range aircraft of the Russian Federation. The targets of the strikes were the cities of Western Ukraine. The object entered Polish space near the city of Oserdów (Lublin Voivodeship) and stayed there for 39 seconds. During..." It is an anecdotal evidence of systematic breaches.

[@apokkalyps6]

@@obstinatehammer7113 the whole speech implies they let russia use nato airspace as long as they think the targets are not inside nato

[@DanielPredu]

Cry harder Ukraine cry and beg hahhahaha

[@busanimthati8201]

Ukraine needs to have its own Nuclear weapons and Ukraine needs to remember not to obey or listen to anyone because when it’s being attacked it’s on its own and it’s treated differently than Israel

[@elchicano187]

Double standards when it comes to Israel and Iran 🇮🇷 Israel has free healthcare and free education system paid by the USA taxpayer meanwhile we get nothing

[@user-sk4nx9if9h]

🇺🇦💙🇺🇸💛🇪🇺💪

[@easyrider5123]

The USA and UK is notorious for double standards !!

[@stevenjohns-savage7024]

Hmmmm. It's Heresay right now. I still don't believe 🔱

[@JMAC479]

How many billions have we given Ukraine? We have a lifelong pact with Israel. Ukraine just don't have the same history with the US. Be thankful for the billions Ukraine already received. The US isn't obligated to wipe every country's rear. Frankly, I'm tired of struggling to buy food while sending billions to other countries.

[@Warbeaver]

US took Ukraine's nukes and made a pact to protect them. That is why countries should ignore the US from here on. Their word is worth nothing unless it is helping Kuwait to liberate their oil.

[@JMAC479]

@@Warbeaver Feel free to open your wallet instead of waiting for the US to pay for everything.

[@mjrtom2501]

They have no one to blame but their selves ! Ukraine had a corrupt government and what happened to all the $$ the U.S. has sent you Zelenskyy ?

[@FandersonUfo]

yawn Ivan

[@Rtg5637]

Good question

[@fuzzyspackage]

Laugh Ivan supporter

[@Rtg5637]

@@fuzzyspackage This calling people Ivan is getting stale and boring from some who are incapable of forming a counter argument

[@FandersonUfo]

@@Rtg5637 - would you prefer Boris? - Russia sucks btw

[@CC-fi9gp]

Money talks .

[@Rtg5637]

Your money is silent