As Trump shies away from holding Russia accountable, Canada must increase military aid to Ukraine

While the future is uncertain, America's current tilt toward Russia is likely a historical aberration. It rests upon many unrepeatable factors, including Donald Trump's personal views on Russia, his psychological hold over the Republican Party, a high-point (or low-point) in social media manipulation by hostile powers like Russia, and the military weakness of Canada and Europe, weakness that is slowly being addressed and will thus reduce America's direct leverage in the medium to long-term.

However, historical aberrations only seem 'short' retrospectively. We are in one right now, and we must act accordingly.

Regardless of what America does, Ukraine cannot be allowed to fall. Russia would not stop in Ukraine, and NATO members such as Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia could be next. Further, a more aggressive and emboldened Russia would possess a larger military-industrial base, more manpower, and would be more of a threat to Canada in the North as a result.

Stopping Russia now, forcing Russia to abandon its efforts to conquer Ukraine and ensuring Ukraine's survival, must be at the top of Canada's foreign policy priorities, alongside deepening military ties to our allies.