I don’t think it matters which side we’re on, as long as we don’t allow one side to win. If one side does look like it’s winning, we should make sure we adequately supply the other side. Then switch sides when necessary ... :-) ...
Don’t even have to switch, just leave all the equipment, up to $500 million, behind.
We followed your strategy during the Iran/Iraq war about ten decades ago.
That kept the Iranian Mullahs and Saddam’s thugs busy killing each other for years.
I regret seeing the wisdom of your statement.