Posted on 03/04/2025 5:22:54 AM PST by marcusmaximus
That said, Trump holds all the cards. At the moment, things are a lot better than they look on the surface.
In light of the blow up between Trump and Zelensky in the oval office, for all who said, "how will the Zeepers handle (x)", two questions:
How will the Russia faction here handle, the US and Russia are not actively negotiating a peace treaty outside of Ukraine, or any European or NATO framework?
Which means, before the Trump-Zelensky blow up the oval office, there was NOTHING for Putin to sign on to, even if Zelensky agreed to Trump's demands?
Exactly correct.
This is just the usual noise and flurry that comes from people trying to deny the facts, and ‘create reality’ from nothing.
When there are no more weapons and grift coming in, and the supposed ‘leaders’ actually experience some hardship - some sanity will rise to the surface.
I don’t think Trump and Putin talked about the weather for an hour and a half the other day. 🙄
Washington’s efforts and Moscow’s readiness alone will not be enough.
The runt queered the deal wonder if Putin will send a 4th floor window inspector to Ukraine?.
The U.S. aims to secure critical resources while using economic incentives to encourage peace negotiations. Russia has shown openness to a minerals deal, potentially as part of an effort to end the war.
This is a brilliant strategy that uses economic reward to stabilize the region while benefiting all parties involved (including us).
And our presence as business partners is far cheaper, more effective, and much less flammable than boots on the ground.
I have no doubt of it. IMO Trump has decided to bring Putin/Russia into the western fold which should have been done a long time ago.
I just watched an interview with Putin by a foreign press the other day. He was saying he hopes to increase the Russian sale of 15% of US aluminium to 40% and looks forward to US companies operating in Russia helping to produce aluminium and Im sure other products.
First they have to get a peace deal in the Ukraine so everyone can move on to bigger and better endeavors. Trump is now thumping Dependent over the head with the reality stick. He ran back to the EU and is finding out they dont have the money or the military to help him fight a war. Now its just a matter of time until he drags his azz back to DC to get on the cease fire bus.
MSN is leftist propaganda
do better
Relax. Putin is playing political gamesmanship. He and Trump are good at this.
So make one
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