🇷🇺🇺🇦 Discussion: Relations with Russia and the war in Ukraine

[Hobgoblin]

Off topic but if Gaza is remade into some kind of vacation spot, American troops will have to be there to provide security. Eventually, American troops and civilians will die. Then we’ll have to decide what to do next.

 

[blueharvest]

 

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[Sithborg]

Yeah, this is Trump being a wannabe mobster. Tried to extort Ukraine of valuable resources, and when they didn't fold, he went back to papa Putin.

 

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https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/us-refusing-co-sponsor-un-motion-backing-ukraine-ahead-war-anniversary-diplomats-2025-02-20/

 

[Lily Adler]

Yeah, this is Trump being a wannabe mobster. Tried to extort Ukraine of valuable resources, and when they didn't fold, he went back to papa Putin.

And unfortunately for him Ukraine has more first world countries that are on their side and don't like Trump.

 

[blueharvest]

Ukrainians rally around their president after Trump seeks to denigrate him

After their initial shock at Trump’s false claims that Ukraine is led by a “dictator” who started the war with Russia, the Ukrainian people are rallying around their President.

apnews.com

 

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[blueharvest]

Stop criticising Trump and sign $500bn mineral deal, US official advises Kyiv

National security adviser says Ukraine is wrong to push back against Trump’s approach to peace talks with Russia

www.theguardian.com

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

 

[blueharvest]

Trump’s savage attack on Zelenskyy shaped by pro-Russian coterie

‘Kremlin whisperers’ have the president’s ear and dissenters are few – but a thin skin and self-interest are also at play

www.theguardian.com

 

[squeekness]

Agreed!!!!!!!

 

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[blueharvest]

 

[squeekness]

It's really scummy, that's for sure.

 

[blueharvest]

 

[:eek:]

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-could-concede-300-bln-frozen-assets-part-ukraine-war-settlement-sources-2025-02-21/

 

[blueharvest]

US envoy to Ukraine hails Zelenskyy as ‘embattled and courageous leader’

Keith Kellogg takes different tone from Trump, who contrasted ‘very good talks’ with Putin with cooler relationship with Ukraine’s leader

www.theguardian.com

 

[Lily Adler]

 

[blueharvest]

 

[squeekness]

 

[blueharvest]

‘It’s blackmail’: Ukrainians react to Trump demand for $500bn share of minerals

Ukraine’s lithium deposits are among biggest in Europe and the US is looking for ‘payback’ for previous military assistance

www.theguardian.com