Russia and Ukraine flashpoint

[sundin13]

While it is somewhat crass to speak about the conflict in such terms, would it be accurate to say that America significantly benefitted from this war even if Russia does eventually gain ground in Ukraine? It seems the military and economic losses of one of our prime adversaries combined with the strengthening of NATO and increased military contributions of many European allies are important gains, furthering Americas foreign goals while the American cost of this war is primarily monetary. I'd argue that we have gotten more from the billions we have spent on Ukraine than we often get from the Trillions we spend on our own military budget.