If I was Zelenskyy, tomorrow I'd be inking a deal to sell Ukraine's mineral resources to China, in exchange for military support and to hell with the USA.
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That is not going to happen. Maybe when there is a sort of peace they will enter a peace mission but for now there is no European country wanting to have boots on the ground in Ukraine.
As an American, I hope they do. I consider myself somewhat cynical but a small part of me still thought what they taught me as a kid. The US does the right thing and stands up to bullies. I am officially embarrassed to be a part of this country. Shame
That’s what happens. We were in rural Kenya years ago and China was stepping in and building roads (not out of the goodness of their hearts either). Our Kenyan driver wished that China was not getting involved with his country.
I mean - China is a nice middle-finger move. But wouldn't the EU be more stable / reliable? Ukraine's survival is of personal interest to EU nations. And EU weaponry will be NATO compatible looking forward. China's appetite and refinery capabilities might make Ukraine's resources more appealing. 1/2
But... EU has just kicked off a program to make itself less dependent on China's resources and processing capability. Ukraine would dovetail in to that initiative perfectly. It would cement Ukraine as essential to EU's future. And thus a more reliable future for Ukraine (read: NATO membership). 2/2
This won't end with Zelensky, it looks like the supply of daggers to stick in former allies, partners, and friends' backs by the current Trump regime is inexhaustible. They may turn to, or at least more to, China in response to these latest actions. Trust arrives on foot, but leaves on horseback.
NO. I'd be inking a contract with the EU and other countries, other than the US who have been helping Ukraine. F^ck China and the rest of the them. Hang with those who have hung tight with you until Krasnov got into the WH.
I think we all in Europe might fare better with closer ties to China and closing our borders to the US. I will be making every effort to not buy US goods from this point on.
doesn't even need to be China, could go for a deal with Germany, Poland, Finland, France. It is def time to deal with someone else as primary, I think we might have arrived there today.
The Guardian is reporting that the Spanish prime minister has just posted a new message of support for Ukraine on social media, as did the Polish p.m. At least Europe knows which side to be on.
Updated tally is 14 European leaders chiming in with messages of support. Also EU's foreign policy chief quoted as saying "the free world needs a new leader".
From what I understand they worked out a possible deal with Europe already. I think Zelensky knew this wouldn’t get signed, he was not going to sign if Trump didn’t recognize Russia as the aggressor.
mango mussolini would only lie cheat & steal from Ukraine / Zelenskyy.
that’s a fact.
at this point, the us is merely putin’s satelite office
“If I was Zelenskyy, tomorrow I'd be inking a deal to sell Ukraine's mineral resources to China, in exchange for military support and to hell with the USA”
I believe I have just identified the reason why China has been willing to remain under the same roof with America, in Putin's Axis of Evil. It's the Economic Clout they can regain. The loss of USAID, and the world reaction to moments like this will help fuel Chinese Neo-Colonialism.
If I were Zelensky, I would be talking to Canada and arranging that. Let's hope that Europe and other countries step in to give much needed support. Our country is 💩.
Same i also think Europe should be on the phone to China tomorrow. Time to isolate America, I'm sorry to say. This is exactly what Putin wants but no one can put up with this bullshit anymore.
President Zekenskyy is a strategic and intelligent leader. I hope EU will fill the gap the US has left wide open by abandoning our Ukrainian ally. Slava Ukraini 💪🏽🇺🇦
My money is still on Poland saying: "Fuck Article 5, time for war crime!" and just unilaterally giving the Russians a new front to think about.
If (BIG "if") they timed it right, and they hit hard enough, fast enough, they might be able to dictate terms with their tanks surrounding the Kremlin.
Maybe not China, but certainly someone else. Maybe as a wholesale to the EU in exchange for military aid and the new NATO alliance that doesn't include the US.
I give Zelenskyy a lot of credit, to maintain self-control when Trump was sitting there being a rude lying jackass and publicly scolding him. I would've had my fist so far up his nose I could've felt the deterioration in his brain, and I'm a relatively peaceful person.
Any of us who have tried to have a conversation with maga cult members has been in this situation. People defending war criminals and invaders trying to shame the victim of that invasion.
#SlavaUkraine
Having grown up in the Cold War, when USSR/Russia were the ultimate bogeyman, I simply can't comprehend how so many of my generational cohort are just fine with cozying up to Putin. Who was frigging KGB, ffs.
That shouldn't be too much of a surprise, though. Zelenskyy was offered the chance to leave Ukraine when Putin first invaded, and he refused. He stayed behind to fight.
It was obvious back then that the man's self-control was iron-strong.
I cannot believe that such a thing as that actually happened. Not out in the open like that. I mean my god. There isn’t offensive enough profanity to convey my rage and disgust
Obviously, this is the ideal, but the EU has (figuratively speaking) been watching its neighbours beating on each other over the fence for three years now, and hasn't bothered to call the cops.
Trust me, that "alliance" is a tenuous one, at best.
China has territorial ambitions in Siberia that will be easier to pursue if Russia is weakened in a protracted military quagmire. They might be willing to offer the Ukrainians some support if they thought doing so would give them an advantage.
Trump can't be trusted to keep any agreement so zelensky is right to turn toward UK and EU and other more reliable allies.
That was a despicable display of a pissing contest.
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All these countries Tweeting they stand with Zelenskyy need to make more than a statement
King Charles must rescind his offer of a visit
Always stand with those fighting for freedom from tyranny!!!
Ukraine seems to be stuck with either the US or EU for their weapons procurement
He knows he's dealing with two numbskulls.
We lied
Russia invaded Ukraine
A great many weapons are US, until Putin’s agent shuts it all down to sell more weapons to Israel. He so wants that Trump Tower & Golf, Gaza.
that’s a fact.
at this point, the us is merely putin’s satelite office
“If I was Zelenskyy, tomorrow I'd be inking a deal to sell Ukraine's mineral resources to China, in exchange for military support and to hell with the USA”
Enough with his disgraceful bullshit.
If (BIG "if") they timed it right, and they hit hard enough, fast enough, they might be able to dictate terms with their tanks surrounding the Kremlin.
Helluva world where CHINA is the safer bet, but that’s where the American voters shoved us by reelecting that lard ass Trump.
#SlavaUkraine
That shouldn't be too much of a surprise, though. Zelenskyy was offered the chance to leave Ukraine when Putin first invaded, and he refused. He stayed behind to fight.
It was obvious back then that the man's self-control was iron-strong.
I wish I could be more optimistic, but I'm not.
China has territorial ambitions in Siberia that will be easier to pursue if Russia is weakened in a protracted military quagmire. They might be willing to offer the Ukrainians some support if they thought doing so would give them an advantage.
"What exactly does putin have on you? The pee tape? Huge loans he has given you? Epstein video with under age girls?"
Because there HAS to be something!
That was a despicable display of a pissing contest.