Journal Free Write: Should the US back Ukraine?

   November, 23. 2013 marked the beginning of Euromaidan. A 2,000 strong rally protesting the government suspension of integration into the European Union. Fast forward to March 5th, 2015. A full blown war has erupted between the Ukrainian Government and newly formed Pro Russian Rebel Government in Donetsk, dubbed "Dontesk People's Republic". Pro-Russian Rebellion is firmly backed by the Russians, even though they deny any sort of involvement in the civil war. Rebels are being trained and armed by the Russians as well as possibly fighting beside Russian troops. This reveals the question, should the US send aid to Ukraine to fight off the advancing rebels?
   US should send direct aid to Ukraine. US sending direct aid to Ukraine has many positive pros to it. The U.S currently sending aid to the Kurds in the Middle East I don't see why the US can't shift some of that aid into Ukraine. Ukraine soldiers need many basics that the US can provide. It's very promising on the US's side. Aid sent to Ukrainian forces such as basic US training and weaponry could very well push the rebels back. The US sending aid to Ukraine sends a direct message to the Russian Government that events like this will be not tolerated. As of now, the Russians are blatantly pushing into Ukraine without consequence. If this continues Russia will eventually engulf Ukraine.