Posted on 02/19/2022 1:20:55 PM PST by yesthatjallen
As fears grow of a Russian invasion of his country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is proposing a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
"I don't know what the president of the Russian Federation wants, that's why I proposed to meet," Zelenskyy said at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday.
"We are ready to sit down and speak. Pick the platform that you like," Zelenskyy said. "What is the point of us shooting and proposing diplomacy at the same time?"
The Kremlin does not yet appear to have responded to Zelenskyy's proposal, as of Saturday afternoon ET.
"All we care about is peace," Zelenskyy said. Vice President Harris vows swift and severe sanctions if Russia invades Ukraine
Vice President Harris on Saturday met with Zelenskyy and assured him that the U.S. takes Russian threats against Ukraine seriously and that economic sanctions against Moscow would be "swift and severe" if Russia invades Ukraine.
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Not my monkeys. Not my circus.
Zelensky likely did not get a favorable response from NATO and the EU to his request that they give him a firm answer to Ukraine joining both, yes or no.
He probably thinks, “With friends like these...” he’s better off dealing with Putin directly.
Zelensky is the adult in the room.
Time for Zelensky to go! Putin has won this thing and no one has the stomach to take him on. If anyone fights against him they will be annihilated pure and simple. He has a motivated military and a technological edge at this point.
Offering to meet Putin is a great idea. Even if nothing comes of it, he can say he tried
What Stalin did to them should never be forgotten. Payback is impossible unless they develop nukes in which they’ll pay too. Think of the Chicom’s and what they think of the Japanese after Nanking(and much more).
Hat in hand diplomacy-is that the same as eating crow?
Kill the Russian Invaders!
Try to imagine the American response if a Chinese led military alliance stationed troops and missiles on the American border. This crisis would be over in 10 minutes if Zelensky and Biden came out with a joint statement that Ukraine has no desire to join NATO and that NATO would never accept Ukraine as a member. Ukraine’s long term sovereignty would best be served if the country adopted a Swiss style foreign policy of “neutralism”. ( although neutralism in the face of true evil is morally absurd)
No matter, the military-industrial complex here is salivating.
As you write, "Not my monkeys. Not my circus."
We will see on Zelensky.
He has made some flip statements, considering he is encircled by the Russian invasion forces. When the West is putting huge economic threats and restrictions against Russia, his commentary, at times, has seemed pollyanish.
And now, his demanding in public, as if he has any leverage with the West, something he knows the answer to, again, bizarre. 1. Ukraine is not ready for NATO yet. 2. To bring that up seems questionable if not very undiplomatic. He has been told the answer and NATO certainly will not say soon, which would guarantee an immediate invasion. I’m wavering on Zelensky as a serious leader.
You obvisouly do not represent Raytheon....
He's at least proposed to meet with a real potential threat to his freedom, whereas Fidel's son Trudeau, wouldn't even meet with the people whose freedoms he's taken away.
Notice the team representing the US in foreign negotiations. How inspiring! How reassuring! How proud! (sc)
Talking directly with Putin. This shows nothing but weakness! Only war is strength! - Marco Rubio...or any other Senator
Putin offered to meet Zelinsky in Sochi for a weekend skiing months ago.
Voldimor should have listened to his cousin Vlad when he had the chance.
Skinniest kid at fat camp. Tallest midget. Best defense in the Big 12. Etc...
It's hard for Ukraine to be "neutral" when they are fighting for 8 years against a Russian led insurgency.
“he’s better off dealing with Putin directly”
Correct.
He has no option but to accept the best deal Russia is willing to offer.
He will agree.
“Kill the Russian Invaders!”
Ukraine will invite Russia in and make accommodation.
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