Posted on 08/15/2025 8:48:17 AM PDT by marcusmaximus
VOLODYMYR Zelensky has said he is "counting on America" as Donald Trump prepares to greet Vladimir Putin on the runway after he lands in Alaska.
The embattled Ukrainian president said he hopes the peace summit between the two leaders leads to a trilateral meeting to get Ukraine involved in the peacemaking process.
It comes after Trump blasted Vladimir Putin for continuing to attack Ukraine and said his urge to kill "might be in his genes".
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Trump says tyrant Putin’s need to kill ‘might be in his genes’ but onslaught ‘hurts his He said: "In [Putin's] mind, it helps him make a better deal if they can continue the killing.
"Maybe it's a part of the world, maybe it's a part of his fabric, his genes, his genetics, but he thinks it gives him strength in negotiating.
"I think it hurts him."
Trump also warned that Russia faces "very severe" consequences if Putin doesn't appear interested in agreeing to a peace deal during the summit.
Don has voiced concerns over how Putin may behave during the talks already, as he described the summit as being like a chess game.
Trump reiterated these thoughts as he took to Truth Social shortly before he left Washington to simply say: "HIGH STAKES!!!"negotiations’ as leaders head to Alaska for Ukraine peace summit.
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-PJ
Putin: This one? [click] Aiyeeee!!!
[Putin ejected out the top]
Trump: I told you not to push that button...
-PJ
“”Flyover as President Trump met Putin on the tarmac! LOL!””
So ‘that’s’ what they were both looking up at. I wondered if it was drones or a helicopter or what.
Brilliant move by President Trump with the flyover.
“”Brilliant move by President Trump with the flyover.””
How so? What was it supposed to represent? US air power? A form of welcome? How did you interpret it? And... how will Putin interpret it, is probably the most important thing.
“”Trump: Just don’t push THAT button.
Putin: This one? [click] Aiyeeee!!!
[Putin ejected out the top]
Trump: I told you not to push that button...
-PJ””
Putin: But... it had the name Moscow on it, so I thought I was supposed to push it.
Trump: Uh oh.
I think he's used to it.
-PJ
“”I think he’s used to it.””
No doubt and good point.
“President Trump is right. Putin is a Mongol.”
You’re a racist. What’s your problem with Asians?
The jig is up for you, deminimus.
You and the Biden Junta need to find a new cause to cheerlead on FreeRepublic.
Maybe you and Zelinsky can move in together in Portland. He is going to need a new place to live. Y’all can join Antifa together there.
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