Posted on 04/09/2024 5:24:31 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine warned in an interview that Russian influence had pierced the American political system and rejected the idea, backed by allies of Donald Trump, that Ukraine could swiftly end the war just by making massive territorial concessions.
But Zelenskyy said Tuesday that he had privately urged Trump through intermediaries to travel to Ukraine and that Trump had expressed interest but had not yet committed to making a trip. Zelenskyy said he was open to hearing Trump’s proposals for the war, while making clear he was highly skeptical.
“If the deal is that we just give up our territories, and that’s the idea behind it, then it’s a very primitive idea,” Zelenskyy said in an interview with Axel Springer media outlets. POLITICO is owned by Axel Springer.
Zelenskyy continued: “I need very strong arguments. I don’t need a fantastic idea, I need a real idea, because people’s lives are at stake.”
Any deal that merely gave up land to Russian President Vladimir Putin in exchange for an end to hostilities, Zelenskyy said, would just open the way for more Russian wars of conquest in the future. A negotiated peace, he said, had to leave the Russian despot “no room to carry out his plans.”
In the interview, Zelenskyy swerved at times between expressing impatience with Western allies that have not delivered military aid readily enough — he faulted Germany most explicitly — and admitting that Ukraine is under considerable pressure to show new progress in the war. The interview was conducted in a combination of English and Ukrainian, partially using translators.
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This sounds like a Logan Act trap to me.
who knows more about penetrating American politics than The Zelensky?
Got it in one.
If my GOP Congressman votes to give Zelenskyy money I will surely write “Zelenskyy” in on Election Day.
Republicans who vote for money to Ukraine must think Zelenskyy runs this country anyway.
So who is involving themselves in our politics by even saying that? He needs to take a look at himself because Ukraine is so part of our politics, they are like a 51st state. Sucking up our $ and pocketing it, no doubt. I truly can’t stand him.
Is this just a continuation of Hillary’s original Russia, Russia, Russia or is this a new Biden/Globohomo Russia, Russia, Russia? I guess only the stooges of both movements will know for sure which flag they’re marching under.
Involving Trump may seem like a good idea to "the man with one green shirt"...But don't think Trump will bite...
If Trump were to accept Zelensky’s invitation, he would likely leave Ukraine in a casket.
The deal is Russia keeps what it has, Ukraine gets NATO membership, the war ends. Russia also is guaranteed that Ukraine won’t be able to get nuclear weapons or 5th generation fighters or current equipment, nor will such weapons be based there. Russia will be allowed to inspect this. However should Russia invade again it’s article 5 and all bets are off. Russia would have to pay some reparations.
You’re a little behind the times Z. The Russians intererfered with the 2016 election. Everybody knows that.
“That little dictator can come to Mar-a-Lago and kiss trump’s feet.”
That was my first thought.
And I don’t think even that would work.
You’d think Zelenskyy could afford a closet full of designer suits with all the countless billions we’re sending that grifter.
Did they develop and send us the COVID illness?
When’s the next election in your “Democracy” there, Mr. Piano Player?
The Bolsheviks are trying to topple Russia again.
Should President Trump go?
Listen and engage in some shadow (Logan Act) diplomacy on the down low?
“Zelenskyy warns Russia has penetrated U.S. politics”
Explains the picture of PUTIN on the RNC home page, along with the caption: “Our hero, today and forever!”
Never could understand it before.
He is a Gay Actor. He is just playing a part.
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