Comments:Azov Brigade to be allowed to use US weapons
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| Allowing the Azov Brigade to Use U.S. Weapons - A Risky and Controversial Decision | 1 | 13:29, 5 August 2024 |
The U.S. State Department's decision to lift the ban on the Azov Brigade's use of American weapons is deeply concerning. The Azov Brigade, known for its far-right and ultranationalist origins, has been accused of human rights violations and neo-Nazi affiliations. While the State Department claims there is no current evidence of gross violations, the potential risks of arming such a group are significant. This decision could undermine U.S. credibility and inadvertently support extremist elements. The international community must scrutinize and question the implications of this move for regional and global stability.
"known for its far-right and ultranationalist origins" - Organizations and people can change. Origins don't determine everything. "has been accused of human rights violations and neo-Nazi affiliations" - And those accusations were rejected. Anyone can accuse anyone of anything, but what actually matter is whether or not they did it (where those accusations accepted). "the potential risks of arming such a group are significant" - Yes, they could significantly help Ukraine. "This decision could undermine U.S. credibility and inadvertently support extremist elements" - You mean the ones removed from Azov 10 years ago. "The international community must scrutinize and question the implications of this move" - They have, and this is the choice they made. @004bvan: