What kind of bandit “nation” steals a nuclear power plant? Banditry is in the very fabric of Russian history and modern society.
Yes. It’s why Trump-Putin must not echo Molotov-Rippentropp.
Not just in terms of the egregious land grab deal, but in precedents set by Hitler violating the agreement.
Germany violated the deal, triggering a regional war that escalated into a world war.
So what happens if Russia and the USA enter into a similar arrangement and Putin attacks parts of Ukraine in the American sector?
I’m fed up of the “because Zelensky wants war, Putin doesn’t” narrative excuse for refusing to discuss (even in principle) security guarantees. If Putin won’t guarantee to stay in his lane unless the”peacekeeping” is done entirely without Ukraine, Europe or American personnel, the Trump mineral deal is worthless. Unless he doesn’t mind having Kadyrovites and Wagner PMC doing it...