We have a Ukrainian friend. He fled his hometown, Zaporizhzhia, three years ago to live in a safer part of the country. He sometimes chances a visit back home to see people he cares about, but every day there are Russian drone and missile strikes. The Russians also target Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, so where he lives is without electricity 16 hours a day. His 87-year old grandmother died earlier this year, alone, as her family had no chance to say good-bye or even bury her.
And why is Russia fighting so viciously? Because they don’t think Russia is grand enough? That they aren’t a big enough power in world affairs? Because they want more respect?
What Russia doesn’t respect is human life and dignity. And yet, President Trump has proposed a “peace deal” that coddles Russia, that would give them what they haven’t achieved militarily. To condone such immorality is appalling. Utah’s congressional delegation needs to stand on the side of freedom; to let Trump know that it is Ukraine who is our friend and who we need to stand by. Grandmothers should not die alone.
Steve Glaser, Holladay
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