Uncomfortable with a good friend's opinion on Ukraine

[LifeIsWhat]

Of course he is entitled to his opinion, and I fully respect that. However, I am still shocked to learn that he thinks that, It is pointless for the Ukraine people to flight, they should just surrender and wait for the US and NATO to join the war. What's the point to fight a losing war. He made is clear that he would run away and let others to fight.

My argument s are:

1. why would other people flight for you if you are not prepared at least try to defend your own country? It is only nature to defend your home when enemy broke in and bluntly invaded your country.
2. Many things, from a toothache to a war, it is better to kill it at early stage, the price might seem high now, but leave it later will cost you much much more.

Anyway, I am quite surprised and disappointed...

Oh and I assume you are, right now, making plans to go and join the foreign legion, to fight for democracy? Ukraine have invited anyone to come and take arms.

My DH's family (all British with no family connections) emigrated to an African country when he was 14. He was conscripted into their army at 18 and fought against the local rebels (and shot and probably killed some). When we met 25 years ago, we couldn't find any common ground on this subject - he said the motivation was that you killed others to protect your mates in the platoon, you imagined the families you were saving were yours back in the UK and you did what you were ordered to (that old chestnut). I didn't understand it then and I don't now so no, I would never ever send my children or grandchildren to fight in someone else's war.

I'd run away in a fucking heartbeat. You think I (pregnant, fairly cackhanded 20-something writer) would stand any kind of chance against a trained solider?

If you want to discuss whether you would fight for the UK/the country you are coming from, please start your own thread. As I am not suggesting you do or do not. Please do not put words in my mouth.

I repeat, I posted this thread because -

My good friend said: Ukraine should just surrender straight away and wait for NATO and US to rescue.

Because it breaks my heart to think they are current fighting in vain.