I think, and hope, that this is Zelenskyy calling Trump's bluff. It is proof that it's not really about Zelensky (although Trump cannot stand anyone with true backbone that stands up to him), it's about Trump being willing to give Putin anything he wants, including Ukraine. I do think there is seriousness in his Z's offer, but it must also come with guardrails to stop a Putin/Russian apologist from taking his place. I do think it's a sincere dare, though, but those who would take him up on it would not work in Ukraine's best interest. It is amazing how wonderful a good, decent, truly strong man can look in comparison to Trump and Putin.
He should not step down. Fascism does not win and will never win. Fuck the orange fucking asshole and the apartheid fuck. It’s Russia that had to ask North Korea for help. Russia will never give Ukraine permission to join NATO.
Apparently NATO needs to kick Russia out, and if necessary, the US. If such time comes when we rid ourselves of this regime, we can reapply and see if they will accept us. You shouldn't get to take the help when you need it then refuse to kick in to help others when it's their turn. To me, that's enough of a violation to deserve ejection.
This is some serious bullshit. Zelensky should make zero concessions. His strong leadership was and is what Ukraine needed and continues to need. Trump needs to go to jail and if Elon Musk shuts off starling Ukraine he needs to lose every damn government contract and be deported.
A member of Parliament is petitioning Trudeau to revoke Musk’s Canadian citizenship. If the US, at a future date, elects someone with brains, I would hope that they would also revoke Musk’s American citizenship.
When we come out of this…and we WILL come out of this, I expect Americans will be demanding that Trump and Musk be tried, convicted, and jailed for the crimes they have so obviously committed. Then we should also be demanding that ALL of the Republican Representatives resign from their positions immediately as the Republican/MAGA party can no longer be trusted.
He’s a dual citizen of Canada/USA/South Africa. These 3 countries allow multiple citizenships, which includes eligibility to receive financial support (read grants) for his research undertakings. His mother was Canadian.
Do you think Putin will allow Ukraine to become a member of NATO, while his country is denied? Unfortunately, I don’t even think his resignation will be enough. He wants what he was fighting for in the first place, and the 🤡 is all too happy to give it to him, and stick it to Zelinsky, the guy who exposed his extortion call. He’s dealing with a vengeful child, and his murderous idol.
I don’t think Putin will go for this, any more than Zelenskyy will go for ceding any of Ukraine’s sovereign territory to the Russian invaders. But Zelenskyy’s offer is a slap in the faces of both Putin and Trump, whose representatives are meeting right now — behind closed doors — to effect Ukraine’s total extinction as a nation.
If Putin says he’ll give Ukraine peace if Zelensky resigns, the terms of that peace will still need to be negotiated with Zelensky. Zelensky has simply added himself to Ukraine’s bargaining position, a canny move.
Trump and Putin are planning a “peace deal” without any input from Zelensky or the EU. This is as corrupt as Putin’s original invasion to “denazify” Ukraine.
Trump and Hegseth have made it clear that the US will pull out of NATO. Expecting any other action from them is naive. They are betraying our allies as well as Ukraine.
When people tell me the Russians will inevitably annex Ukraine because they’re bigger and more powerful, I remind them of the Vietnam War.
Putin and Trump didn’t count on the Ukrainian people fighting back. They’re making the same mistake again.
Zelensky has a level of integrity and leadership that Trump has never had and never will have. Trump looks so weak in comparison to President Zelensky. He’s a crooked greedy man who just wants power wealth and fame. And he’s also dumb as a box of rocks.
It seems we are all going down with Ukraine - sadly money and power have the leg up on the rest of us - I support Ukraine's independence; I support Mexico; and I support Canada - I am no longer proud to be USA citizen
Russia, and therefore Trump, want an election to install a pro Russian president. I don’t want that for them. Never. Zelenskyy has shown what patriotism and leadership look like. Trump should study him and learn.
The poor man must be physically and emotionally drained after fighting for three years and now seeing that a country that used to be an ally has become an enemy. 😟
He is absolutely a great leader! He is giving his country and his people hope whereas the convicted felon fascist Donald Trump tries to hold on to power no matter who it hurts. Who is the bigger person? No competition. Trump is a loser, a vile, despicable, cheating, lying bastard.
This is so incredibly sad. He is a good man. I don’t like to see a good, strong man bullied like this. He just wants to save his country.
I think, and hope, that this is Zelenskyy calling Trump's bluff. It is proof that it's not really about Zelensky (although Trump cannot stand anyone with true backbone that stands up to him), it's about Trump being willing to give Putin anything he wants, including Ukraine. I do think there is seriousness in his Z's offer, but it must also come with guardrails to stop a Putin/Russian apologist from taking his place. I do think it's a sincere dare, though, but those who would take him up on it would not work in Ukraine's best interest. It is amazing how wonderful a good, decent, truly strong man can look in comparison to Trump and Putin.
Yes, as I read that I kept thinking, Okay hopefully he is playing chess here which neither of the buillies have the finesse to understand.
Must also remember Trump stated "We will own a piece of Ukraine and Putin the other."
And then he lied and said we wanted to use those minerals to help Ukraine rebuild. Could he be any more despicable?
Wish we had a leader like Z
He should not step down. Fascism does not win and will never win. Fuck the orange fucking asshole and the apartheid fuck. It’s Russia that had to ask North Korea for help. Russia will never give Ukraine permission to join NATO.
Apparently NATO needs to kick Russia out, and if necessary, the US. If such time comes when we rid ourselves of this regime, we can reapply and see if they will accept us. You shouldn't get to take the help when you need it then refuse to kick in to help others when it's their turn. To me, that's enough of a violation to deserve ejection.
This is some serious bullshit. Zelensky should make zero concessions. His strong leadership was and is what Ukraine needed and continues to need. Trump needs to go to jail and if Elon Musk shuts off starling Ukraine he needs to lose every damn government contract and be deported.
A member of Parliament is petitioning Trudeau to revoke Musk’s Canadian citizenship. If the US, at a future date, elects someone with brains, I would hope that they would also revoke Musk’s American citizenship.
When we come out of this…and we WILL come out of this, I expect Americans will be demanding that Trump and Musk be tried, convicted, and jailed for the crimes they have so obviously committed. Then we should also be demanding that ALL of the Republican Representatives resign from their positions immediately as the Republican/MAGA party can no longer be trusted.
Alas, not likely for me to bear witness to the joyous occasion.
I didn’t know Musk had Canadian citizenship. How is it that he has so many citizenships?
He’s a dual citizen of Canada/USA/South Africa. These 3 countries allow multiple citizenships, which includes eligibility to receive financial support (read grants) for his research undertakings. His mother was Canadian.
Exactly right. He would be an asset to NATO, clearly.
Sadly, he’s dealing with an ignorant, immature, vengeful Putin lover.
Zelinsky is clearly willing to put country and citizens before his own ego. THAT is loyalty to country.❤️
so unlike every freaking repuke and many democrats as well - I am ashamed to be a USA citizen
It’s a brilliant move! If Ukraine is admitted to NATO now, Russian aggression will be met by the full force of NATO.
Do you think Putin will allow Ukraine to become a member of NATO, while his country is denied? Unfortunately, I don’t even think his resignation will be enough. He wants what he was fighting for in the first place, and the 🤡 is all too happy to give it to him, and stick it to Zelinsky, the guy who exposed his extortion call. He’s dealing with a vengeful child, and his murderous idol.
I don’t think Putin will go for this, any more than Zelenskyy will go for ceding any of Ukraine’s sovereign territory to the Russian invaders. But Zelenskyy’s offer is a slap in the faces of both Putin and Trump, whose representatives are meeting right now — behind closed doors — to effect Ukraine’s total extinction as a nation.
100% true. And thank goodness Saudi Arabia is in on those behind closed door meetings to “help work things out”.🙄
very true
And if they don’t give him NATO membership, but instead offer “peace”? BIG mistake.
If Putin says he’ll give Ukraine peace if Zelensky resigns, the terms of that peace will still need to be negotiated with Zelensky. Zelensky has simply added himself to Ukraine’s bargaining position, a canny move.
I can't imagine Trump and Blackout Pete allowing that to happen.
Trump and Putin are planning a “peace deal” without any input from Zelensky or the EU. This is as corrupt as Putin’s original invasion to “denazify” Ukraine.
Trump and Hegseth have made it clear that the US will pull out of NATO. Expecting any other action from them is naive. They are betraying our allies as well as Ukraine.
When people tell me the Russians will inevitably annex Ukraine because they’re bigger and more powerful, I remind them of the Vietnam War.
Putin and Trump didn’t count on the Ukrainian people fighting back. They’re making the same mistake again.
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This is what makes someone Nobel Peace Prize material.
I hope they get NATO or that his country says they don’t want him to step down.
Zelensky has a level of integrity and leadership that Trump has never had and never will have. Trump looks so weak in comparison to President Zelensky. He’s a crooked greedy man who just wants power wealth and fame. And he’s also dumb as a box of rocks.
And that's being kind
No, no, no!! Please don’t do this!! They will take your country!! You can’t believe them!! They lie all the time!! Please don’t give up!!
NO!!! Please NO!!
It seems we are all going down with Ukraine - sadly money and power have the leg up on the rest of us - I support Ukraine's independence; I support Mexico; and I support Canada - I am no longer proud to be USA citizen
With you.
Russia, and therefore Trump, want an election to install a pro Russian president. I don’t want that for them. Never. Zelenskyy has shown what patriotism and leadership look like. Trump should study him and learn.
what are you talking about - cheeto face has no brain to learn with
tRump learn?😂😂😂😂😂😂
Trump is selling America and Europe down the drain too. Evil after the incredible fight they have put up against Russia.
The poor man must be physically and emotionally drained after fighting for three years and now seeing that a country that used to be an ally has become an enemy. 😟
Praying for Ukraine people to stand up for their honorable president and implore NATO to support him! F Trump the Putin puppet.
He is absolutely a great leader! He is giving his country and his people hope whereas the convicted felon fascist Donald Trump tries to hold on to power no matter who it hurts. Who is the bigger person? No competition. Trump is a loser, a vile, despicable, cheating, lying bastard.