Merz, von der Leyen to join Trump, Zelensky in DC

Baha Breaking News ^ | 8/17/2025 | Christian Baha

[marcusmaximus]

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will attend the meeting of the presidents of the United States and Ukraine, Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, respectively, his government spokesperson announced on Sunday.

Previously, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed on X that she would attend the encounter too. The event will take place in Washington DC on Monday.

The meeting would follow Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, during which they both confirmed their commitment to a swift solution to the conflict in Ukraine.

[jjotto]

Cokeheads, party like it’s 2023!

[9YearLurker]

Seems only appropriate for them to arrive in a Folkswagen bug.

[Starboard]

“You get invited to the Whitehouse.”

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After the vulgar comedian’s disgraceful and disrespectful antics during his last visit to the White House its disappointing to see him invited back so casually. We need to set and enforce higher standard for people invited to the White House.

[Starboard]

“There is like ten people coming from various countries and organizations.”

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Must be coming to endure they get their share of handouts or assurances of grift protection.

[Starboard]

“Just more asses for Trump to kick.”

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And make deals with people who don’t care about upholding them.

[Starboard]

“ensure” not endure. My typo.

[budj]

Just keep the Uniparty pussy-hawks away.

[Bratch]

Zelenskyy Likely to Bring EU Leaders Monday for Moral Support as He Meets Trump to Discuss Terms of Russian Peace Agreement

August 17, 2025 | Sundance 

Considering that Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been called a “puppet” for various western interests, the reports of Zelenskyy bringing EU leaders along for his meeting with President Trump, strikes as a little ironic.

Apparently, the EU is worried that Zelenskyy could screw things up for their Ukraine interests, so handlers or minders are being dispatched along with him just in case. Finnish President Alexander Stubb and NATO General Secretary Mark Rutte are among the names being discussed as chaperones for the Ukraine President.

Additionally, French President Emmanuel Macron and U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer are planning a teleconference Sunday as the “coalition of the willing” brainstorms the best way to avoid a Zelenskyy capitulation to the terms and conditions outlined by President Vladimir Putin.

With Blackrock and JPMorgan prepositioned to control the Ukraine Recovery and Reinvestment Bank {LINK}, the coalition of the willing want U.S. troops to backstop the terms of a potential peace agreement.  The banks and financial beneficiaries need the insurance provided by the U.S military.

Ultimately banking interests are the stakeholders in the future, and the U.K, France and German political officials represent the strategists, in place to protect the interests of the banks.  Not coincidentally this is classic -albeit inverted- fascism.

If Zelenskyy is indeed the character playing a role complete with costume, then the Ukraine President would appear to be responsible for negotiating something considerably outside his skillset. Hence, the chaperone handlers are needed.

Credit should be given, because the front man Zelenskyy is very good at banging the tin-cup in various parliamentary houses, while the actual war fighting is subcontracted to the CIA and western intelligence.  However, in this phase a different skillset is required.

The new role may require a costume change for Zelenskyy.  The traditional Call of Duty cosplay outfit may not work well given the nature of the meeting in the Oval Office.  Perhaps the ‘coalition of the willing’ will decide Sunday whether to require a suit and tie for the White House performance.

There are also reports that President Trump wants to wrap things up quickly, perhaps as early as this week.

Once Zelenskyy agrees to the broad terms outlined during the Trump meeting with Putin, President Trump then wants to put both Putin and Zelenskyy into the peace deal process fast.

Again, with Trump pushing rapid urgency to stop the bloodshed, the EU needs to have their interests represented in DC on Monday.

[chief lee runamok]

I didn't see anywhere President Trump inviting anyone other than little z.

The eu weenies shouldn't be allowed past the White House gate.

[going hot]

Hopefully they will respectively break down and take a shower before attending.

[bigbob]

Ursula is pwned by Trump.

[dfwgator]

Kabuki Theater.

[Starboard]

With Blackrock and JPMorgan prepositioned to control the Ukraine Recovery and Reinvestment Bank {LINK}, the coalition of the willing want U.S. troops to backstop the terms of a potential peace agreement. The banks and financial beneficiaries need the insurance provided by the U.S military.

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There you have it. Always follow the money.

[bigbob]

Someone seems to really hate your source, but Christian Baha looks to have more credibility than most of the bloggers that are posted here.

[napscoordinator]

So true! I’m still hoping that Trump puts them in a room and tells Z to come to the oval. If they object, kick them out of the White House.

[Mashood]

Too little, too late.

[9YearLurker]

Are you offering inspiration for Z’s outfit?

https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/performance-in-kabuki-za-theatre-royalty-free-image/528702962?phrase=kabuki%20actor&adppopup=true

[Kazan]

I bet this sends a tingle up your leg, Marcus. No doubt, you’re a fan fuhrer Merz.

[combat_boots]

“You don’t understand. We’ll fight to the last Ukrainian.”

Can’t you just see it?

[marcusmaximus]

Your Putin looking good in Alaska, Ivan. Stronk like bull!