I see many “Support Ukraine” advocates arguing that endlessly pouring money and weapons into the conflict is the only way to end the war. Ukraine is running out of soldiers—soldiers who, as I’ve said before, have fought admirably despite their limited numbers. But even if they had all the arms in the world, what good is it if there’s no one left to wield them? Russia is also suffering militarily, but they’ve tapped into North Korea for more bodies. I say “bodies” because Russia treats its soldiers like cannon fodder. With their vastly larger population, they can sustain a war of attrition far longer than Ukraine can. So, tell me—how is this a winning strategy? For the sake of this discussion, I’ll set aside the massive cost to American taxpayers.

If Ukraine runs out of soldiers, what’s next? The obvious answer is, “We need more bodies.” Ground wars require people to fight them. Where will those bodies come from?

Let’s say Putin is as unhinged as some on the left claim (I’d argue he’s evil, not necessarily insane). If other countries step in with troops to turn the tide, what happens if, in his desperation, he resorts to tactical nuclear strikes to secure victory? That risks escalating into a much larger conflict. This war never should have happened, but weakness from the EU, UK, and the previous U.S. administration allowed it to unfold. Now here we are.

That’s the case from those pushing for more funding to prolong the war. But what about an alternative? What if we broker a deal involving Ukraine’s mineral resources? It could bring peace, with the assurance that American interests—workers and security forces—are invested in Ukraine. This would create a stronger deterrent against Putin trying again in a few years.

Moreover, Russia would need years to rebuild what it’s lost in this invasion. If we’d imposed crippling sanctions and embargoes from the start—as Biden should have—Putin might not even live long enough to oversee another attempt. Just because the U.S. has historically thrown money at wars doesn’t mean it’s the right solution.

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