Our Priority on Ukraine Should Be Saving Lives, Not Punishing Russia

by Noam Chomsky

Speaking with Bill Fletcher Jr.

In a recent interview with Bill Fletcher Jr., world-renowned political dissident Noam Chomsky discussed the geopolitical stakes of the war in Ukraine and how our priority should be on saving lives, not punishing Russia.

Chomsky argued that the West's focus on punishing Russia has only served to prolong the war and increase the risk of a wider conflict. He called for a diplomatic solution that would prioritize ending the bloodshed and protecting civilians.

Chomsky also criticized the United States for its role in the war, saying that the US has been "pouring oil on the fire" by supplying weapons to Ukraine and imposing sanctions on Russia.

"The US is not interested in peace," Chomsky said. "They are interested in continuing the war and weakening Russia."

Chomsky's comments come as the war in Ukraine continues to rage, with no end in sight. The conflict has already claimed the lives of thousands of people and displaced millions more.

As the war drags on, it is increasingly clear that the priority should be on saving lives, not punishing Russia. A diplomatic solution is urgently needed to end the bloodshed and prevent a wider conflict.