Elon Musk claims Ukraine is a “graft machine!” Where is the proof of this?

He surely understands wars cost money. Soldiers must be clothed, fed, munitions must be created, soldiers’ injuries must be treated and soldiers must be paid — just like our soldiers who serve our country. And all of this costs money.

Ukraine is not a “graft machine.” No, these claims are all fabrication.

President Donald Trump wants Ukraine’s mineral rights as compensation for the United States sending money to help Ukraine fight this war against the aggressor, Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Why not tell Putin to reimburse the U.S.? Putin started this war, not Ukraine. Putin is the real reason the U.S. and Europe found the need to help Ukraine.

It’s time to stand strong against Putin. Do you think his election was legal? Tell Putin to exit Ukraine along with his soldiers and war machines. No negotiations! No acquiescing to a land-grabbing, power hungry dictator.

Let Ukraine prevail as the peaceful neighbor they have always been. Let them rebuild what Putin has destroyed. Let women and children return to their husbands and fathers, to their homeland, Ukraine.

The United States is in a precarious situation with Trump attempting negotiations with Putin, who is incapable of keeping his word. Not only will Ukraine suffer the results of any negotiations, but all of Europe will too.

Karen K. Sheptak, Butler