Zelensky’s ominous warning: Letters to the Editor — Nov. 27, 2023

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for more aid in his country’s war agianst Russia. UKRAINIAN PRESIDENTIAL PRESS SER/AFP via Getty Images

The Issue: Volodymyr Zelensky’s call for more aid and the Biden administration’s proposed aid package.

If the rest of the NATO nations fulfilled their financial obligations, Ukraine might stand a better chance of winning this war (“Ukraine will spiral into WWIII if we don’t stop Russia here: Zelensky,” Nov. 21).

Consequently, we would not be required to provide assistance in their defense.

Glen Shortino

Tinton Falls, NJ

As I read The Post’s Page One headline, I experienced a sense of déjà vu.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is now warning the world that we must stand together with Ukraine or face the consequences.

He emphasizes that if Ukraine is defeated, the risk that Russia will provke a world war grows, with NATO countries potentially being the next targets.

He draws parallels between the fight in Israel and his stand against Russia.

However, a proxy war between President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin serves no good purpose.

History teaches us that World War I started as a regional conflict before spiraling into a global war.

Before Ukraine drags us into a wider war, it’s time for the United States to take real leadership and help broker an end to this conflict.

Sal Giarratini

Boston, Mass.

When it comes to self-defense or assisting against Russia, the European Union often seems to fall silent and essentially hide.

While I understand the United States providing assistance to Ukraine, the primary responsibility should lie with the Europeans, as they have more at stake.

Europe should not be allowed to have it both ways — it must stand united on economic issues and also join forces to defend all of Europe against Russia or any other aggressor.

Brice Russell

Naples, Fla.

The Biden administration is sending more money to support what appears to be a never-ending war in Ukraine.

Simultaneously, they have also forced the spending of billions on individuals who entered our country illegally.

If only half of those billions were allocated to support Americans and elevate them on the economic ladder.

Armand Rose

Arlington, NJ

The Issue: Nicole Gelinas’ piece arguing for public-sector retiree health-care benefits to be renegotiated.

I do not agree with Nicole Gelinas’ idea to cut retiree health benefits (“Dangerous crime waive,” Nov. 18).

New York City takes in illegal immigrants, and she wants to cut the benefits of the cops, firemen and other city workers who worked their whole life to get their pensions? I do not agree!

Allan Ferdyn Clarks

Summit, Calif.

Gelinas is calling for a cut to retired city employees’ health care.

As a retired police officer, I have a message for her: It’s not the retirees’ health benefits that are sinking the city.

Rather, it’s the city’s insane policy of showering illegal immigrants with free room and board.

Funnily, she mentioned deductibles. Illegal immigrants have no deductibles — retirees do.

Mayor Adams was a fool for welcoming the masses as if they were long-lost relatives with open arms.

There is a price attached to being a sanctuary city; and now, New York, the bill is due.

Every benefit a retiree has was negotiated and agreed upon by both sides.

When Adams and the unions tried to sell out the retirees, a judge put that to rest quickly.

Stop going after retirees and start wondering when your mayor and governor will wake up.

John Fleming

Punta Gorda, Fla.

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