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Trump, Zelensky strike friendly tone as they talk Ukraine security, avoiding repeat of February Oval Office blowup
NY Post ^ | 8/18/2025 | Steven Nelson

Posted on 08/18/2025 11:22:36 AM PDT by marcusmaximus

President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky put on friendly faces in front of the world’s media in the Oval Office Monday — avoiding a replay of their ugly spat from February — as the American leader attempts to hammer out a peace deal in eastern Europe.

Trump, 79, reflected approvingly on the fact that Zelensky, 47, chose to wear a military-style suit in a sign of respect — ditching his usual camoflauge wardrobe, and both leaders handled occasionally hostile press questions without clashing.

Zelensky said there were “two parts” that Kyiv needs as part of any peace deal, including a “strong Ukrainian army” featuring Western weaponry, training and intelligence sharing, and also persistent backing of “big countries.”

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KEYWORDS: beggarofkiev; greengrifter; littledictator; trump; visit; whitehouse; zelensky; zestinky

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1 posted on 08/18/2025 11:22:36 AM PDT by marcusmaximus
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To: marcusmaximus

“following the signing of any deal, which the allies assess would grant NATO-like protection to Kyiv without formal admission to the alliance.”

Are they going to ask for a treaty?

Without a treaty they got nuthin’.


2 posted on 08/18/2025 11:29:29 AM PDT by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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To: marcusmaximus

He did wear a suit this time although all black is not what I would consider appropriate unless you’re going to a funeral.


3 posted on 08/18/2025 11:46:29 AM PDT by AlaskaErik (There are three kinds of rats: Rats, Damned Rats, and DemocRats.)
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4 posted on 08/18/2025 11:49:12 AM PDT by newfreep ("There is no race problem...just a problem race")
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To: newfreep

lol!


5 posted on 08/18/2025 11:49:54 AM PDT by marcusmaximus
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To: marcusmaximus

Bannon calls the Weenies on site Z’s chaperones, Posobiec refers to them as his minders.

But the European Hillary never disappoints, as she just joined them all for what RSN referred to as their family portrait.


6 posted on 08/18/2025 11:52:04 AM PDT by 9YearLurker
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Somebody must had advised Zelinskyy about 5 major facts.

(1) Trump’s term ends on January 20, 2029.
(2) Trump has a FAFO attitude, don’t cross him, and he doesn’t have much personal skin in the game about Ukraine.
(3) The Republicans and Democrats control Congress until at least January 3, 2027.
(4) Justice Thomas was appointed by Bush41, Roberts & Alito were appointed by Bush43, and 3 others were appointed by Trump.
(5) Thousands of Ukrainians are dying each week right now and that’s not likely to change anytime soon if something isn’t done towards peace.

Did anyone else notice that Zelinskyy wasn’t falling for the usual Dem trick of trying to make Trump look bad and that Zelinskyy didn’t dare criticize Trump on anything?

This Oval Office meeting today has to really piss off the partisan Dems. Trump was attacking them mercilessly with jabs while he was. Does Trump still remember that he was almost assassinated and that the NY “justice” system (and others like Jack Smith and Fani Willis) were trying to destroy him and would still like to do so?


7 posted on 08/18/2025 11:56:54 AM PDT by Degaston
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To: newfreep

Picture and caption are perfect.
LOL


8 posted on 08/18/2025 11:57:48 AM PDT by Veto! (Trump Is Superman)
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To: newfreep

Classic photo!


9 posted on 08/18/2025 12:31:28 PM PDT by rrrod (6)
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To: newfreep

GOLD!


10 posted on 08/18/2025 12:32:05 PM PDT by cowboyusa ( YESHUA IS KING OF AMERICA AND HE WILL HAVE NO OTHER GODS BEFORE HIM!)
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To: Veto!

They deserve it and more.


11 posted on 08/18/2025 12:32:39 PM PDT by cowboyusa ( YESHUA IS KING OF AMERICA AND HE WILL HAVE NO OTHER GODS BEFORE HIM!)
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To: Degaston

Excellent comment. Thanks.


12 posted on 08/18/2025 12:33:41 PM PDT by rrrod (6)
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To: 9YearLurker

Bannon calls the Weenies on site Z’s chaperones, Posobiec refers to them as his minders.

But the European Hillary never disappoints, as she just joined them all for what RSN referred to as their family portrait
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I call them the 7 dwarves


13 posted on 08/18/2025 12:38:13 PM PDT by 5Madman2 (Practicing random acts of Douchebaggery whenever possible)
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Yes, 7 did ultimately show up.

But if they rope us in to some sort of security “guarantee” and selling weapons to NATO, for which we’re the largest funder, the laugh will be on us.


14 posted on 08/18/2025 12:44:43 PM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: 9YearLurker

Concur


15 posted on 08/18/2025 12:48:42 PM PDT by 5Madman2 (Practicing random acts of Douchebaggery whenever possible)
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To: 9YearLurker

“But if they rope us in to some sort of security “guarantee” and selling weapons to NATO, for which we’re the largest funder, the laugh will be on us.”

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How about NO? This effectively gives Zelensky the NATO protection he demanded all along and keeps us linked directly to corrupt Ukraine, which of course the Democrats will just love when they get back in power.


16 posted on 08/18/2025 2:14:42 PM PDT by Starboard
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To: Starboard

It also makes us sitting ducks for the larger war that the Weenies crave.


17 posted on 08/18/2025 2:17:54 PM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: AlaskaErik

“He did wear a suit this time although all black is not what I would consider appropriate”

Suit or not, still looks like “Joe S**t the Ragman”


18 posted on 08/18/2025 5:26:22 PM PDT by Huaynero ( )
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