The Trump 'peace' plan for #Ukraine is no such thing; it is an instrument of surrender. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc... - ThreadSky

radiofreetom.bsky.social • 13 hours ago

The Trump 'peace' plan for #Ukraine is no such thing; it is an instrument of surrender.

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/04/trump-ukraine-russia-deal/682564/?gift=otEsSHbRYKNfFYMngVFweLFN1ZFL3WP0o1Tq6DrkVWE&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

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winstonas.bsky.social•13 hours ago

It’s a gift to Putin.

catherinezoltan.bsky.social•12 hours ago

https://bsky.app/profile/catherinezoltan.bsky.social/post/3lnjezxco2c2c

mourningdovetail.bsky.social•10 hours ago

more gifts incoming: https://olgalautman.substack.com/p/the-kremlins-payoff-russia-prepares

spotandmae.bsky.social•11 hours ago

Thank you

shoppi.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Ukraine should not be expected to surrender ANY land as terms of a “peace agreement”

mbski15.bsky.social•13 hours ago

😡😡

jacksquatto.bsky.social•9 hours ago

We cannot accept this. Tom, we need a separate movement at home focused on Ukraine support so we can bring it to forefront. If so the things Trump is doing, this is one of the worst with longest lasting consequences. Can we get you, @mcfaulmike.bsky.social and some others to help drive this effort?

jacksquatto.bsky.social•9 hours ago

I'll just throw in that I'd be happy to do whatever I can in terms of implementing such a program.

mastone61.bsky.social•13 hours ago

This is disgusting, disgraceful, disturbing what we are doing to Ukraine.

goldieaz.bsky.social•9 hours ago

We knew that was all he would ever offer to do. Kiss Putin's ass.

karlph.bsky.social•10 hours ago

The bastard wants to bring about peace at the cost of Ukrainians lives, In anticipation of getting a Noble Peace Prize for bringing the conflict to an end. Obama lives rent free in that gelatinous mass of a brain.

jurim.bsky.social•5 hours ago

What else would you expect from a Kremlin Asset? https://3m.fyi/posts/hes-a-kremlin-asset/

javaka.bsky.social•13 hours ago

🐀

omatunnus.bsky.social•6 hours ago

Yep Trumps only goal is to get into russian market and make money. He does not care about ukraine’s peoples lifes. I hope European leaders will stop this deal from happening. Trump is giving every thing that russia and puttin want, what a deal maker 😡

commandokaz.bsky.social•11 hours ago

we all knew that this was the way trump would bring "peace" to ukraine if he won the election. here we are seeing it play out as we all thought it would.

edciting.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Didn't he say it was crucial for us to get access to their "raw earth" resources?

heymrwilson1.bsky.social•9 hours ago

I wonder what it's going to take for Trump to pay off his debt to Putin.

fortismaximus.bsky.social•9 hours ago

I think death is his only escape from thier evil pact

jssw.bsky.social•12 hours ago

🤬🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦😢

kevinmac27.bsky.social•1 hour ago

There were so many things to bargain over. Crimea, EU and NATO membership, eastern provinces, returning kidnapped children, reparations. Russia needed to be shown a humble face-saving offramp of a concession, with brutal consequences else. Trump gave them everything up front, for NOTHING back.

carenow.bsky.social•13 hours ago

The Taiwanese definitely have no illusions now.

forthelongtermgood.bsky.social•9 hours ago

“When I’m elected I will stop that war in 24 hours…”

milescarter.bsky.social•8 hours ago

johngage1.bsky.social•1 hour ago

Man who wants to deter China from invading Taiwan, surrenders Ukraine to Russia.

pp8010.bsky.social•7 hours ago

This might be the most important and timely writing you've ever done.

Kudos on an excellent article.

teesman.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Looks like it’s Europe vs Putin & Trump.

https://www.ft.com/content/6a3f646a-ca77-498b-af93-b408b3f19702

ptayloredwards.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Precisely

roseburgian.bsky.social•12 hours ago

Thank you for the gift article.

cassandrashuman.bsky.social•13 hours ago

As Sec. Clinton said, “All roads lead to Putin.”

profsjw.bsky.social•10 hours ago

Thank you! Spot on.

elizab1776.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Europe has awakened.

catlady49ers.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Trump = Putin’s puppet

marcusbrodyspen.bsky.social•9 hours ago

Thank you for the gift, and the article.

gatomedianoche.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Trump all the pressure on Ukraine, never on Russia. Trump put tariffs on everyone, including an island full of penguins, but not on Russia. Trump has been Putin’s man for a very long time, since before The Apprentice

javaka.bsky.social•13 hours ago

🐀

wyldstallyn.bsky.social•8 hours ago

I hope Putin said “Thank you”

ruralindependent.bsky.social•8 hours ago

Trump is a weak, ineffective, and incompetent. He’s also in Putin’s pocket.

milldbillhitchcock.bsky.social•11 hours ago

thanks Tom

gippersgravespin.bsky.social•6 hours ago

🇺🇦🇪🇺 should ignore Trump and Putin’s self-serving charades, I don’t see any reason for them to get involved with this synthetic peace process

There’s literally no benefit in these Kremlin-scripted ‘deals’

🇺🇦🇪🇺must take the war to the Russians - they’re teetering, knee-deep in an unsustainable war

talos-xliv.bsky.social•12 hours ago

Trump, the Putinphile, been at this (albeit in various ways) since at least 2016, and probably earlier. Likely he always covertly supported Russia's illegal, violent 2014 annexation of Crimea, and putting Manafort on his 2016 campaign was no accident. Just bringing it to quid pro quo fruition now.

absurd17.bsky.social•12 hours ago

Does anyone else think that Trump’s anger towards Zelenskyy relates back to that “perfect, beautiful” phone call when Trump asked Z for a “favor”?

truebluemajority.bsky.social•12 hours ago

Yes.

Everyone thinks that.

6thsense4u.bsky.social•8 hours ago

Trump’s surrender.

dtkleinks.bsky.social•9 hours ago

The historic comparison to Munich is striking. Trump as a combination of Chamberlain and Daladier demanding Czechoslovakia, now Ukraine, cede territory to an expansionist aggressor or go to war alone. Putin would violate the flimsy security guarantee as easily as Hitler ended "peace for our time."

prrh.bsky.social•28 minutes ago

Dump doesn't know WWII history. He only knows that he admires Hitler, probably for a variety of reasons.

miri100.bsky.social•9 hours ago

It was always his plan when he was running for reelection. It was his plan. Everybody tried to say what he was gonna do but no no no fucking morons voted for the psychopath. Anyhow, now here we are.

erix-place.bsky.social•13 hours ago

welshrarebit.bsky.social•6 hours ago

Trump finally delivering on the promise he evidently made to Putin back in 2016. Neville Chamberlain almost looks good in comparison. He was naive, not venal or treacherous.

picci0909.bsky.social•13 hours ago

ash1080.bsky.social•3 hours ago

What happened to the “stand your ground“ construct? The castle doctrine makes perfect sense for an American homeowner but not for citizens of their own nation? Forget about the hypocrisy, the sheer lack of logic is breathtaking.

g8rlaw.bsky.social•13 hours ago

With Putin’s balls in his mouth did you expect anything less?

fordzie.bsky.social•11 hours ago

The biggest obstacle to Ukrainian victory wasn’t Russia. It was the MAGA GOP. If Rs pass that second aid package faster and Harris wins we’re looking at a totally different scenario.

simonescal.bsky.social•13 hours ago

It's appalling. Enough of this garbage. Not one inch should go to Russia. Ukraine is not a commodity. It's a sovereign nation. If USA goes, fuck them. I hope the door hits them on the way out. Europe will step up. They know they are next.

milldbillhitchcock.bsky.social•11 hours ago

they better

arxivofourminds.bsky.social•13 hours ago

neblig.bsky.social•8 hours ago

Ukraine should surrender to Russia,Putin will give them better deal anyway...

lizaspden.bsky.social•12 hours ago

Nor a peace plan for Palestine. Both are equal.

lizaspden.bsky.social•12 hours ago

Trump is not welcome in Europe. As Pope Francis said.

deedlededoo.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Remember how he “negotiated” and gave Afghanistan to the Taliban at the end of his first term?

plugrocks.bsky.social•10 hours ago

Never any doubt.
A russian asset all the way!

lesliehilton0131.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Trump is Putins bitch!

asportsfanattic.bsky.social•12 hours ago

Europe must step into the inexcusable void left by the USA, because if anyone thinks Putin will stop his aggression against Ukraine needs his/her head examined.

shannac.bsky.social•10 hours ago

I never knew I could hate so intensely.

rctexas.bsky.social•8 hours ago

🎯🎯🎯

marnest.bsky.social•12 hours ago

Years ago I had an idea for a book called “How to Get Along with People Through Total Capitulation,” but I couldn’t really add anything to the title.

johnmasters.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Well said. Thanks for calling it like it is, Tom.

rickgeissal.bsky.social•9 hours ago

I wonder if Trump is so deluded that he believes his plan is reasonable or realistic? Or so incomparably stupid he doesn't know - he's just mouthing Adolf Miller's words. Or he is furious that his show of evil is being resisted. Lotta options.

colmustard77.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Well, when you’re nothing more than the kremlin’s consigliere, this is really to be expected.

catgang4.bsky.social•11 hours ago

Thank you Tom (and Lily)

terrifiedstill2024.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Ukraine is NOT YOURS TO SELL assolini

mateahan.bsky.social•9 hours ago

Trump Rubio saying they are gonna walk. It’s confusing why do they care but walking? It is what Trump does. Rubio wake up!

mateahan.bsky.social•8 hours ago

I bet Rubio doesn’t see where this is going. I don’t think Trump has a plan. Just like tariffs. Throwing everything out there. Ketchup to the wall.

mitchking.bsky.social•9 hours ago

Surrendering to Russia and caving to China is a heck of a way to project American strength.

mourningdovetail.bsky.social•11 hours ago

I am wondering what you think of this: https://olgalautman.substack.com/p/the-kremlins-payoff-russia-prepares

chaosinvestinghelp.bsky.social•10 hours ago

Such a treasonous and shameful plan by Trump - but our allies will remember everyone that was supportive long after Trump is gone.
Rubio, Vance, Cotton, Thune, Johnson, Hegseth and Musk (yes).
Payback / Karma is a bitch.

These actions will hurt the US Economy, stocks, bonds and the $Dollar

chaosinvestinghelp.bsky.social•10 hours ago

In ways we cannot even imagine.
#1 IMO is the loss of US “exceptionalism”.

“Exceptionalism refers to the belief that something, typically a nation or culture, is unique, extraordinary, and stands out from the norm, often implying a superior or special status. It suggests that this entity

chaosinvestinghelp.bsky.social•10 hours ago

is different and perhaps better than others, influencing its role in history, world affairs, or other areas.”

After a mere 94 days in office, Trump has destroyed so much of our Heritage it’s unbelievable.
God Help our Country 🇺🇸

shallottawa.bsky.social•9 hours ago

Ty for saying so

dnikkel.bsky.social•13 hours ago

That was his plan from the beginning! He was never going to stand up to Putin the only way he would stop it is by giving Putin Ukraine. That fact people are shocked by this is mind boggling!

fullmetallibrarian.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Pure capitulation to the Russian murder-terror state. Vance and Trump and MAGA are cruel, evil, and stupid.

lawomansharon.bsky.social•13 hours ago

This is so disturbing. I’m heartbroken at the idea of Ukraine having to accept these “peace” terms. I keep thinking of “Russian warship, go f*ck yourself” and how hopeful we all were for the people of Ukraine. Just soul crushing.

resistancecocon.bsky.social•13 hours ago

"instrument," is over speak.

it's surrender, plain and simple. 👇

uzivaliante.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Thanks for the consistently clear-eyed view. Don’t let the haters and morons get you down.

teamrocket1.bsky.social•13 hours ago

I’m going to find a way to complain about the lack of a paywall

eyesopen52.bsky.social•9 hours ago

Excellent article, Tom. Everything you said here is true. The only deal trump made is with Putin. Traitor

turtle1cat.bsky.social•7 hours ago

When I read what was being proposed I was wondering if Russia was asked to concede anything at all. They invaded Ukraine and Trump wants to give Putin 20% of that country! That’s a huge reward for terrible behavior.

tsieht.bsky.social•13 hours ago

During Easter, in a visit to Putin from the heads of the orthodox churches of Serbia and Russia, Putin promised his religious buttkissers that, at their request, he will "protect" the christian Russians who live in Kosovo and Montenegro. So, expect that both countries will be next on the list.

jeffd735.bsky.social•7 hours ago

Zelenskyy’s answer to Trump should be 🖕🖕

collierphotos.bsky.social•12 hours ago

💯 🆘🆘🆘

kensheetz.bsky.social•12 hours ago

This happens when you elect a felon Russian stooge.

drgeophysics.bsky.social•13 hours ago

The Republican Party as a fully compromised foreign asset. Ukrainian victory is the only path forward.

viscountbosham.bsky.social•13 hours ago

“Quisling embraces Hitler Peace Plan”

heatherrae106.bsky.social•1 hour ago

When is a reporter going to ask Trump & his administration what is Putin being asked to give up???
🤬🤬🇺🇸🇺🇦⚖️🙏

wickit411.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Fuck this regime that supports Russia.

Support Ukraine 🇺🇦

freckleface.bsky.social•9 hours ago

Nobody knew just how complicated healthcare was. And now again, nobody knew just how complicated lasting peace in Eastern Europe is. It’s out of Trump’s tiny hands.

guwonder.bsky.social•2 hours ago

Trump is invested in the defeat of Ukraine for various reasons:

1. He’s a Putin-lover.
2. He hates Zelensky (because Zelensky has backbone/character & stood up to him).
3. He thinks of Ukraine as a Biden project & wants to blame Biden.
4. He is a fan of land grabs & thinks might or money is right.

drf5n.bsky.social•8 hours ago

"Billy, you know you shouldn't have eaten half of your brother Tommy's birthday cake. Now how about you and Tommy split what's left and I can forget about this whole sad issue." -- Worst Parent Ever. (And the shittiest negotiator that ever pretended he could make a deal.)

greatdanega.bsky.social•10 hours ago

Can anyone name the medical condition where you're simultaneously nauseous, confused, enraged & stunningly embarrassed?

No country will ever again trust our word in foreign policy, nor should they. The history of our decline as a global entry will include a chapter of our betrayal of Ukraine.

greatdanega.bsky.social•10 hours ago

It's too easy to reach for something angry or snarky to say, but nothing can possibly answer to what we as a country are perpetrating here.

Credit to Tom Nichols for laying it out in its ugly, craven reality. At least we can be honest about our treachery.

ringogreat.bsky.social•11 hours ago

Putin is toying with everybody.

stanrmitchell.com•13 hours ago

Incredible article. Definitely sharing part of this on the podcast this week. 👊❤️🫡

kdjs-1.bsky.social•13 hours ago

disgraceful betrayal...
"In 1994, Ukraine surrendered its nuclear weapons, which were inherited from the Soviet Union, in exchange for security assurances from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Russia, known as the Budapest Memorandum."

kdjs-1.bsky.social•8 hours ago

with 'friends' like Trump & Rubio - who needs enemies...

zathras5.bsky.social•9 hours ago

The reported American plan is more like a gift than a sell-out. The US doesn’t get very much; the Ukrainians get even less.

The entire episode is a wild departure from past American practice, and entirely in character for this American President.

creddingvye.bsky.social•13 hours ago

javaka.bsky.social•13 hours ago

Keep fighting

sarabjustone.bsky.social•11 hours ago

“But Russia had this yuge beautiful war and you want them to get NOTHING for it?!?”

It’s sick.

lizziebourbon.bsky.social•9 hours ago

Trump is Russia!

photonicsmarketing.com•9 hours ago

A fine piece, thank you for the gift article.

Sadly this was entirely predictable, surprising, only that Trump admin tool threw months to completely capitulate, offering to end the war by abandoning Ukraine.

bestgardener.bsky.social•12 hours ago

Thank you Tom for the Gift article. Truly appreciated.

langwoodj.bsky.social•12 hours ago

We all knew this.
They voted for him anyway.

drpaw.bsky.social•7 hours ago

This is exactly what Putin told his puppet to do.

21stcenturycicero.bsky.social•11 hours ago

Who would have guessed that a 5-time draft dodger, 6-times bankrupt, and 32-time convicted felon would be such an inept coward?!? (I mean, other than all of us with a $#@& brain in our heads.) https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/23/e...

trixxyil.bsky.social•12 hours ago

Trump needs Ukraine’s rare minerals so he can sell them to buy Greenland.
He’ll even trade them. Ukraine’s minerals for Denmark’s Greenland.
Deal?

slmorey.bsky.social•7 hours ago

Who didn’t see that coming? 🙄

pragprog.bsky.social•13 hours ago

And they claim part of this “deal” is that the US would recognize Russian annexation of Crimea, but Ukraine wouldn’t have to. What the hell does that even mean? How could anyone take the US seriously after this?

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