The blood of many Ukrainians has soaked their lands in the stand against tyranny; the U.S. , least of all a mere man, has no right to demand restitution. A penny spent will never equal a pint lost. #Ukraine #🇺🇦
For lack of a better word it is embarrassing that the richest country in the world can’t act in good faith with a country at war. With Trump, everything has a price!
Echo that - Ukraine is under daily bombardment from Russia, killing more of its citizens and destroying its infrastructure… Trumps response, give us half of you nations resources… he’s a disgrace to humanity!
My understand is that what Trump is doing in asking for Ukraine mineral rites is illegal so there is no harm in them signing it to make him happy. It will be overturned if we ever have another election.
His guarantee is useless. That’s a part of the problem. People refusing to see him for what he is. Incapable of basic human decency,empathy, or compassion. If it doesn’t benefit him, it’s not worth his time.
Beyond that trump should have to travel to Ukraine to sign any deal.
Zelensky is flying into Washington next week to sign the new agreement with america. I wonder what the odds are that his plane crashes either before landing or, more likely, flying out after signing the agreement?
I wouldn't trust Trump at the best of times.
... but when he's in cohoots with Putin, and obviously, they are both trying to screw and kill you, you need to get the hell out of that relationship! 😑
If Russia pulls out of Ukraine, the war will end and that should be the only fucking deal on the table Trump wants Ukraine to make concessions for being invaded to appease his man crush Vladimir Putin
#TrumpLiesAboutEverything
#Zelensky should not believe #FFOTUS if he tells him he can spell “guarantees”. A sit down w/a demon when one knows the demon is a puppet for a demon is, IMO, ridiculous. Avoid the madness. #Bluesky #NotMyPresident
A Trump guarantee isn’t worth the paper it’s printed on. Look what he’s doing with the free trade deal he signed with Canada and Mexico. The extortion doesn’t end.
Ukraine, fighting for its very survival, was promised support. The U.S. vowed to stand with them in the fight against Russian aggression. It was framed as a moral imperative, a defense of democracy, and a stand against tyranny.
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But now, that promise comes with a price tag.
I saw reporting yesterday that Zelenskyy first brought up the idea of some shared mineral rights to Trump. If true, I think he wants Trump to feel he has a lucrative stake in the continued existence of UKR instead of giving it all to RUS.
Ukraine got security guarantees to give up its nuclear weapons in Budapest in 1993. Yet Russia attacked.
Guarantees require those who FULLY guarantee what they lay out. Liars, grifters, and traitors have no credibility to be at the table.
I wouldn't trust the US now for any pledge it makes.
The U.S. guaranteed Ukraine would be protected when they gave up their nuclear weapons.
They had more nukes than any other country.
We didn't honor that agreement why would then ever trust us?
I agree. Don’t give them anything. Trump wants him to beg. The meeting was so very unprofessional and Trump doesn’t know how to professionally negotiate. BUT I would not trust the traitor Trump. This was for MAGA TV. but true showing of being tough is not dodging the draft 5 times!
The entire situation is so sickening!
Trump n co are disgusting!
A bunch of bullies who backed Ukraine into a corner!
There's a special place in hell for every one of trumps maggots!
Maybe hold out until NATO gives Ukraine access. If Putin hits anyone else, several other countries would help but NATO would provide a larger force including the US. But trusting neither Putin nor Trump is bad for Ukraine.
No one can EVER trust the convicted felon who not only tried to violently overthrow our democracy in 2021, he’s trying to destroy it now. Ask contractors, “university” students, those who lost everything in his schemes.
I agree, but further, Zelenskyy should cede no ground because tRump can’t be trusted about anything, let alone a security guarantee. He should butt out.
It doesn't include a security guarantee. Trump will abandon them. He wants Russia to destroy them so he American companies can go in and take everything just like Gaza!
A Trump guarantee is a classic example of an oxymoron. No guarantee he offers is worth the paper it's written on-- even if it's written on used toilet paper.
Anything that is agreed upon should only go in effect once Russia has left, and the conflict has ended that would trigger any deals. And also should guarantee a US military base.
Understand ONE THING – Ruzzzzia is already bankrupt - they have no leverage to negotiate WITH ANYONE! .. as many RUZZZIAN/EU reports - an agreement has already been reached, Putin has already given America their resources. Zelensky has the "clear" picture .....
They gave up the weapons, the other signatories promised not to use military force, or economic coercion against Ukraine in the future.
Cannot recall all the signatories but the UK , US & Russia. So far out of those three only the UK has abided by the agreement.
Trump's guarantees mean zilch. He will take the rare minerals and leave Ukraine out to dry. Ukraine needs to form a pact with the European Union to mine the rare earth minerals. Leave Trump out.
I think UK PM Keir Starmer will deliver that message to Trump tomorrow at the WH and Zelenskyy will decide whether to travel to Washington or not on Friday based on the response. There is a European leaders defence conference in London on Sunday which Zelenskyy is almost certain to attend
Putin has never had a formidable conventional force. This is why he wants and needs Ukraine. This is why he’s having a tough time beating Ukraine on his own. Ukraine has always been the stronger half of the two. All Putin has is a mostly decayed half usable nuclear stockpile, 👉
Dictators have similar values. Their narcissists. They absolutely will bind together if it helps themselves get more. Trump helps Putin get more. Then Putin helps trump get more.He’s cut ties with Canada because we majority don’t agree with those values.Then it will be helping North Korea get Asia
Zelensky is smart. He knows that the idiot-in-chief wants an announceable to sound tough. Mineral rights are vested in the State and can only be extracted after exploration, mapping of reserves, feasibilities, etc etc. He can promise the world knowing that in the end Ukraine will have the final say.
Zelensky has no good options. If he agrees to this gangster extortion, hopefully Ukraine will just renege on the agreement in a few years once/if Europe gets its act together with a more effective defense posture.
Trump is not in charge. He is simply executing what Kremlin dictates.
It is painfully obvious now, after the latest UN vote that US is on the same side with war mongers Russia, Israel, and a host of (Trump called) “shit hole” countries in Africa
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Pretty sure Zelenskyy is giving FF47 a phony win, like Sheinbaum and Trudeau did with border security. Big, splashy announcement that allows FF47 to claim a win with no real concessions. Distracting the base while the broligarchs kill off the programs that red states rely on.
I agree. Don’t give them anything. Trump wants him to beg. The meeting was so very unprofessional and Trump doesn’t know how to professionally negotiate. BUT I would not trust the traitor Trump. This was for MAGA TV. but true showing of being tough is not dodging the draft 5 times!
This doesn’t feel like a good idea…. I know Zelensky is thinking of his country/citizens, but I fear dealing with Trump & Putin will be the downfall— selling your soul…. 😩
Americans, where are you? Where is the opposition, the country-wide protest? Everyone is just watching while a criminal is attacking not only US but the entire world, and world peace.
And where is the impeachment preparation? Someone needs to stop this man and arrest him. Even republicans would have to act now...I believe all of them understand exactly what's going on and what's at stake.
How could a nation of 300 million vote for this complete set of monsters. Decades of self delusion about the free world, manifest destiny, global hegemony, global economic exploitation
Never!! Extorting the strongest, bravest people on the planet is absolutely the weakest, most despicable thing I can imagine!
What a weeping sack of crap!! Utterly evil, greedy worthlessness.
The problem is Ukraine really cannot trust the US for security. Under the Minsk security guarantees, the United States guaranteed to step in and support Ukraine when the Russian Little Green Men moved into the Crimea. They were silent then, why would the United States not be silent in the future?
I am afraid zalensky is giving in to all demands maybe hoping Europe can fill the void. The new access of evil is now USA/ Russia and they will chop up Ukraine into nice bite size pieces.
I would never do a deal with a guy that bankrupted businesses including a casino. Trump will renege on his word and leave Zelenskyy and Ukraine high & dry!
I sure wouldn’t trust Trump as far as I could throw him. From 3 broken marriages to bank loans, builder contracts & international trade agreements, every time Trump signs a contract, he goes back on it. His word is worth nothing. Zelensky shouldn’t trust him & shouldn’t make any deals with him imo.
I agree. Don’t give them anything. Trump wants him to beg. The meeting was so very unprofessional and Trump doesn’t know how to professionally negotiate. BUT I would not trust the traitor Trump. This was for MAGA TV. but true showing of being tough is not dodging the draft 5 times!
Doesn't matter. He'll screw them just because that's who he is and what he does. Make him sign the document in his very own blood. Six or so pints would be sufficient.
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Zelensky is flying into Washington next week to sign the new agreement with america. I wonder what the odds are that his plane crashes either before landing or, more likely, flying out after signing the agreement?
... but when he's in cohoots with Putin, and obviously, they are both trying to screw and kill you, you need to get the hell out of that relationship! 😑
Trump is a pathological liar.
#Zelensky should not believe #FFOTUS if he tells him he can spell “guarantees”. A sit down w/a demon when one knows the demon is a puppet for a demon is, IMO, ridiculous. Avoid the madness. #Bluesky #NotMyPresident
Europe needs to step and take over US's role.
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But now, that promise comes with a price tag.
He lies & cheats.
Have you said thank you? Are these guys the leaders of the free world? What a sh**t show!
We have betrayed them.
Guarantees require those who FULLY guarantee what they lay out. Liars, grifters, and traitors have no credibility to be at the table.
I wouldn't trust the US now for any pledge it makes.
They had more nukes than any other country.
We didn't honor that agreement why would then ever trust us?
Rather than giving in, Zelenskyy walks out of the White House.
#SpecialExtortionOperation
Why were camera's in the oval office? Isn't that was the press conference was for after?
Why was Russian media there?
That was a scripted, made for TV event by Trump for his supporters to see how 'tough' he is.
Trump n co are disgusting!
A bunch of bullies who backed Ukraine into a corner!
There's a special place in hell for every one of trumps maggots!
In Ukrainian
If the deal gives over any territory to Russia, it is rewarding them for war.
Of what possible value is a guarantee from him??!?
Agt. Krasnov’s word is equivalent to a FICO score of 034.
Cannot recall all the signatories but the UK , US & Russia. So far out of those three only the UK has abided by the agreement.
People don’t understand that this is not only about Ukraine, but also about Europe.
This is also about the United States. It's also about international law & at the end of the day, it’s about the world order."
https://www.presidentti.fi/en/address-by-president-of-the-republic-of-finland-alexander-stubb-at-the-support-ukraine-summit/
Zelensky has been a stalwart for Ukraine. To be lectured by a draft-dodger isn’t a good look for America.
As we speak, many in the UK are saying ‘what special relationship’
We see Zelensky and we see Trump.
We know which we prefer….
Trump is not in charge. He is simply executing what Kremlin dictates.
It is painfully obvious now, after the latest UN vote that US is on the same side with war mongers Russia, Israel, and a host of (Trump called) “shit hole” countries in Africa
Gut wrenching
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Zelenskyy should just cancel
To prevent WW3, Trump and Musk must be removed, by any suitable means
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There are no legal means of removing Trump and Musk
What a weeping sack of crap!! Utterly evil, greedy worthlessness.
I wouldn’t trust a damn thing that comes out of that sewer that’s called his mouth.
That presser may have been the most disgraceful event ever televised.
Let’s hope Zelensky is aware of this. If he enters an agreement with Trump, I hope he’s planning to out maneuver him.