Both liberal and conservative critics of Ukraine aid are wrong

Today, the world marks the tragic anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news [VIEW IN BROWSER]( MSNBC DAILY Understand today's news Feb. 24, 2023 THE LATEST [Alternate text] Why Americans have a stake in what happens in Ukraine]( By Michael McFaul Today, the world marks the tragic anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The good news is that Ukraine won the first year of this war. The bad news is that the war continues, with no plans from Russian leader Vladimir Putin to retreat or negotiate. He's playing a long game, expecting the collective West to eventually lose interest. We cannot allow that to happen. Indeed, it is in America's interest to stay the course and help Ukraine achieve victory. Ukrainian soldiers astonished the world last year by stopping Russia's assault on Kyiv liberating over half of the territory once held by Russian occupiers, and thwarting Putin's attempt to overthrow President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine's democracy. By providing weapons and economic aid, the U.S., NATO and other democracies have played a critical role in helping Ukrainians achieve these victories. This is a preview of Michael McFaul's latest article. [Read their full column here.](     TOP STORIES [Alternate text] [JA'HAN JONES]( [141 U.N. countries just sent a resounding anniversary message to Putin]( There's no denying that Thursday's vote demonstrated where the United States stands. [Read more.]( [DEAN OBEIDALLAH]( Another once-ethical politician succumbs to Trump's corrosive influence]( Mark Brnovich sacrificed his integrity for Trump — and got nothing in return.Read more.]( [JAMES DOWNIE]( [Third GOP freshman accused of lying on their resume. Blame Trump.]( This is lying on an industrial scale — from media outlets to government officials to political operatives. [Read more.](//link.msnbc.com/click/30647851.57511/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubXNuYmMuY29tL3RoZS1yZWlkb3V0L3JlaWRvdXQtYmxvZy9iYW5uaW5nLXRpa3Rvay1ub3QtZ29vZC11c2UtYmlkZW4tcmVwdWJsaWNhbi10aW1lLXJjbmE2MzczMT9jaWQ9ZW1sX21kYV8yMDIzMDIyNCZ1c2VyX2VtYWlsPWQ3ZGM3NDUxNzI5N2IzOTcxYWExNGQ2ZjMzMTEzNWEwODc4ZjhmNjQwZmExYTEwMTlmMTU3YjY1YzFiNWRkMWQ/58292da26e4adc7b0b8b4914B569a8a12 [JA'HAN JONES]( [New Gallup poll on LGBTQ Americans could be trouble for the GOP]( The GOP is shooting itself in the foot on future elections. This poll shows why.Read more.]( TOP VIDEOS [Alternate text] [WAR IN UKRAINE: ONE YEAR LATER]( [Gen. Milley: Russia failed strategically and operationally in Ukraine]( [11TH HOUR]( [Alex Murdaugh takes the stand in his own defense]( THE REIDOUT]( [Joy Reid on Trump's 'cynical calculation' and grift with his loyal supporters in poisoned Ohio town]( THE BEAT WITH ARI]( [Former prosecutor defends Georgia grand juror's media tour: 'way too harsh on her'](   BLACK HISTORY, UNCENSORED [Alternate text] ['Black History, Uncensored']( is a ReidOut Blog series that highlights work by Black creators targeted by GOP bans. White fragility and willful ignorance of Black history have always posed an obstacle to the truthful teaching of America's past and present. But we haven't seen conservatives this rabid — and coordinated — in their effort to hide these truths since the post-Civil War Redemption era. [Here, we explore works Republicans want to keep under wraps.](   [A photo of Jerry Craft]( Jerry Craft's cartoons are nightmare fuel for some conservatives]( [A photo of Isabel Wilkerson]( [Why right-wingers want Isabel Wilkerson's work removed from bookshelves]( [A photo of Ibram X. Kendi]( [How Ibram X. Kendi unmasked fake 'patriots' in the GOP]( [MORE FROM MSNBC]( [Alternate text] One year since Russia invaded Ukraine, Richard Engel is on the ground, speaking with ordinary civilians who bravely joined an underground resistance to help liberate the city of Kherson from Russian occupation. Watch "On Assignment: Ukraine's Secret Resistance," tonight at 10 p.m. ET on MSNBC, and streaming on Peacock.   This Black History Month, "Into America" celebrates the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with a special mini-series, "Into America presents Street Disciples: Politics, Power and the Rise of Hip-Hop." Hosted by Trymaine Lee, the series explores how our country's political and economic forces shaped half a century of hip-hop, and how over time, hip-hop shaped the country. In episode four, Trymaine explores how in the late 90s, mainstream hip-hop had largely begun to shed its political messaging. Then, the backlash against a Republican government brought politics back to hip-hop once more, leading to the mobilization of a generation and the first hip-hop president: Barack Obama. [Listen now](, wherever you get your podcasts.   [Image] [Image] 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily) [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_daily)