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It's not going to change anything.
Well, every russian invader that is killed in Ukraine is a russian invader I don't have to shoot in my own country if they come for us. Since every missile, gun, shell and round of ammo has the potential to kill a russian invader... yes it does change something: It helps reduce the number of russian invaders that survive to be killed in the future. That's change!
A rather direct consequence of this is that it also helps reduce the number of living russian invaders that can inflict harm on others.
If your country really wanted to stop Russian aggression, they would send troops in to help the Ukrainians.
I'll answer this even though the user got banned, in case anyone else is reading.
First of all: All honour to every Ukrainian for fighting this fight. I can only hope that my countrymen and I would show a fraction of the spirit and resilience that the Ukrainian people have shown in standing up to the invader if our country is attacked.
To address the point: I would support a joint European volunteer force assisting Ukraine on the ground. However, I'll be completely honest, I'm not personally willing to risk my life for Ukraine. I think we should massively increase our support, and I'm willing to accept heavy economic hardships, but I haven't signed up to the foreign legion.
The simple truth is that we don't have a defence alliance, and I wouldn't expect any Ukrainian to risk their life in defence of my country either. Some would argue that they're doing just that right now, and there would be some truth to it, but until I see a direct threat to my country or another that I have an obligation to defend, I'm not willing to put my life on the line.
To re-emphasise though, I'm willing to go very far until that point. In the upcoming elections my vote is going to whatever party pushes for the most support to Ukraine. I'll happily eat higher taxes, more inflation, and less government services. I've donated most of my best personal winter gear, as well as cash, to the AFU. I think we should do a lot more to help the heroes on the ground fighting off the russian horde.
Glory to Ukraine.
Kinda like you.