Posted on 02/18/2026 11:18:10 AM PST by Tench_Coxe
US-mediated peace talks on Ukraine collapsed in less than two hours after Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky claimed it was unfair that Donald Trump was placing more pressure on his country than on Russia.
The second day of talks concluded on Wednesday, though neither side signalled they were any closer to ending Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II.
The talks wrapped up after just two hours, much shorter than the six hours of meetings on Tuesday, according to the head of Russia's delegation.
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I take Trump at his word that he wants the killing to stop, and appreciate the effort, but sometimes you have to walk away.
My first preference would be for the US to walk away entirely.
My second preference would be to start sending massive shipments of advanced weapons to Russia. Finish Ukraine.
We must by all means continue this Davos/City of London war with Russia for EU control of the region’s resources.
Even if it means sacrificing tens of thousands of American soldiers (because the EU is too effeminate, disarmed and muslim to do it).
Sincerely
Klaus Schwab.
If Ukraine wasn’t dependent upon the United States, then it would not be possible for Trump to be “unfair” which he is not being.
I’ve said many times the only thing that will make Putin compromise is a threat to his rule or to his life.
Perhaps a serious defeat on the battlefield would also do the trick. So far, I don’t see any of these things happening.
On the other hand, president Trump is not stupid. I believe that he wants to do the right thing. But he cannot hand Putin a victory heading into the midterm elections and that is just political reality. Zelensky knows that and that he has the democrats and the European countries on his side.
So here we are.
Fair? Life’s not fair, little Z. Never will be. High time you learn that and move on.
If the EU thinks they can do it better, let them.
By the way, we’ve been told how many times that Ukraine had “completely collapsed” and there’s “nothing left”, “only a matter of time for the news to come out they’ve been routed”, “Zelensky begs for cease fire”, etc. how many times over the last 4 years? Similar things have been said about Russia, including that Putin has died or become totally incapacitated a number of times. So what peace talks? What is being negotiated and with whom? You mean those sources were all wrong, repeatedly?
“Article doesn’t mention delegations from EU countries showing up uninvited. Given some past actions from them, I wouldn’t be surprised if they were there to queer the deal.
I take Trump at his word that he wants the killing to stop, and appreciate the effort, but sometimes you have to walk away.”
100% agree with you.
“But he cannot hand Putin a victory heading into the midterm elections and that is just political reality. “
He can withdraw from peace talks.
You want us to send massive shipments of weapons to an ally of Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, Islamic Jihad, etc.?
Hello
I really just want Ukraine to go away.
Its really unfair when the side that is winning militarily won’t agree to just quit and withdraw after losing about 150,000 men in 4 years ….when at a minimum they are achieving the goal of reducing the size of the Uke army and the treasuries and military stockpiles of NATO countries
The longer this goes, the more expansive become Russian goals of neutralizing Ukraine as a future security threat
I want Ukraine to fight to the last square inch of its property, because that probably means Little z is finally quieted.
Sometimes I think all you need to finish the war is to finish Zelensky.
The EU is not foot most of the bill. They have every right to be there. And if Trump really wants to stop the killing then he needs to pivot to aid the Ukrainians and not support Russian war aims. Ukraine is fighting for its survival. They are not going to fold no matter how much pressure Trump tries to put on them.
Take the deal Vlod! You are lucky your country is not one big ashtray.
Two points, Putin already took that area, you gonna kick him out?
Second point, in the beginning, God had to decide whether to make the world round,,, or fair. Guess what Z?
Of course you do. Why should anyone think that the Ukrainians are equal to us and have the same right to independence that we have? Right?
How long will it take you piano penis playing fans to figure out NEVER poke the bear? U crane is a hole from hell and the mighty Z does NOT care about anybody but his next cocaine high. Putin the bear is in for the long haul ... and I personally am opposed to funding the devils from hell.
You better take another look at the aid that the US is giving, or rather not giving, to Ukraine. They are not dependent on the US.
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