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Ukraine confronts a future without America, and perhaps Zelensky
The Economist ^ | 3-1-25 | Unknown to me

Posted on 03/01/2025 9:07:55 AM PST by bimboeruption

THE NEWS from Washington reached Ukraine in real time. In all corners of the country—in offices and trenches, cafes and factories—people watched President Donald Trump and Vice-President J.D. Vance attack Volodymyr Zelensky, with claims that he had been “disrespectful”. On the front lines, amid artillery duels and explosions, those who could turned to messaging apps to express their anguish at the deliberate humiliation of their president. “Andriy”, an officer in a secret unit with access to the chats, says Mr Zelensky’s rating has been boosted among soldiers. “I don’t remember the last time someone said, this is over, time to pack up. On the contrary, everyone is saying Sanych [a nickname for Mr Zelensky] has done well.”

Yet the disaster in the Oval office has also raised fears that America might now move to choke off support for Ukraine, and questions about whether Europe could ever compensate. Among Ukraine’s stunned elite there is a growing debate about whether Mr Zelensky is still the right person to lead the country. According to one former diplomat, “Zelensky’s demise is now inevitable...because he is inconveniently stubborn and basically got hated by both Trump and Putin. They both need someone submissive in Ukraine.”

Mr Zelensky has now landed in Britain and is due to meet Sir Keir Starmer, the prime minister, on the afternoon of March 1st. The day after both will attend a summit with European leaders in London. Those leaders have made public statements backing Mr Zelensky. But the meeting will illuminate how much credibility Mr Zelensky really has left and whether Europe has the resolve to attempt to militarily support Ukraine without full American backing. Ukraine’s hero is in danger of becoming a tragic figure.

(Excerpt) Read more at economist.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: beggarofkiev; greengrifter; littledictator; littlezimplodes; trump; ukraine; vance; zelensky; zestinky
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Today, Dictator Zelenksy meets with British Prime Minister Starmer. Tomorrow both will attend a summit with European leaders in London, leaders who have made public statements in support of Zelensky.

But does Europe have the backbone to militarily support Ukraine without our backing?

IMHO, President Trump should walk away from Ukraine. It's a never ending war, a black hole sucking up more and more people and resources.

If European leaders support Zelensky as much as they claim, they can deal with him.

1 posted on 03/01/2025 9:07:55 AM PST by bimboeruption
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To: bimboeruption

Zelensky is unsustainable if he actually cut a deal with Russia the Nazi diehards (Ukrainian Nationalists) would overthrow him.


2 posted on 03/01/2025 9:10:54 AM PST by Nextrush (FREEDOM IS EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS-REMEMBER REV. NIEMOLLER)
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To: Nextrush

Putin is in the same boat with his people. He makes a deal, he won’t live to see the sunrise.


3 posted on 03/01/2025 9:12:14 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: bimboeruption

Time for the US to withdraw from NATO.

NATO can welcome Ukraine.

Europe can reset to 1913.


4 posted on 03/01/2025 9:15:27 AM PST by Redleg Duke (“Time to Play Cowboys and Snowflakes!”)
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To: dfwgator

You got a blind spot there Buddy!


5 posted on 03/01/2025 9:16:41 AM PST by SoConPubbie (Trump has all the right enemies, DeSantis has all the wrong friends.)
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To: bimboeruption

BTTT


6 posted on 03/01/2025 9:17:15 AM PST by nopardons
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To: bimboeruption
If European leaders support Zelensky as much as they claim, they can deal with him.

Zelensky is going to run out of men to fight his war. At that point, if Europe supplies the bodies, they too become targets. At that point, Article V becomes operant and we have WWIII anyway. Trump is definitely engaging in brinksmanship in that respect.

7 posted on 03/01/2025 9:17:35 AM PST by Carry_Okie (The tree of liberty needs a rope.)
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To: Redleg Duke

The problem with that is i doubt Poland, Finland or the Baltic nations desire a return of the warm embrace of Mother Russia.


8 posted on 03/01/2025 9:17:59 AM PST by Reily (a)
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To: bimboeruption

no Zelensky? no Ukraine? no Europe? Where do I sign up?


9 posted on 03/01/2025 9:20:35 AM PST by JonPreston ( ✌ ☮️ )
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To: bimboeruption

“””people watched President Donald Trump and Vice-President J.D. Vance attack Volodymyr Zelensky,”””

and

“””But the meeting will illuminate how much credibility Mr Zelensky really has left and whether Europe has the resolve to attempt to militarily support Ukraine without full American backing.”””


It looks like it is ‘put up or shut up’ time for the Europeans.

I noticed the Economist used the word ‘attack’ to describe yesterday’s event.

Well, Europe you can attack our President all you want, but just maybe it will be your sons and daughters losing their lives on the battlefield if USA backs away from financially supporting Europe as it has done for the last 80 years.


10 posted on 03/01/2025 9:21:09 AM PST by Presbyterian Reporter (,)
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To: bimboeruption

But does Europe have the backbone to militarily support Ukraine without our backing?


No!


11 posted on 03/01/2025 9:22:15 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Presbyterian Reporter

The Ukes and the Russkies have hated each other for centuries; let them fight it out.


12 posted on 03/01/2025 9:23:42 AM PST by yldstrk (Nothing like the truth)
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To: bimboeruption

If Zelenskyy would’ve gone along to get along, things might be different.


13 posted on 03/01/2025 9:24:00 AM PST by equaviator (If 60 is the new 40 then 35 must be the new 15.)
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To: bimboeruption

F the Economist … what a pathetic article.


14 posted on 03/01/2025 9:24:51 AM PST by jcon40 (Leftists are usually obnoxious Bullies)
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To: Carry_Okie

If NATO chooses of voluntary war, there is no reason for America to join in. Europe can fight World War III on its own.


15 posted on 03/01/2025 9:25:09 AM PST by wildcard_redneck ( )
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To: bimboeruption

Hint to Ukrainians: a future without Zelenskyy is a future with America.


16 posted on 03/01/2025 9:26:07 AM PST by Texas Eagle ("Throw me to the wolves and I'll return leading the pack"- Donald J. Trump)
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To: bimboeruption

Yyyeahhh. I don’t know. Did the cut-and-paster from The Economist actually talk to “Andriy”?


17 posted on 03/01/2025 9:28:27 AM PST by Texas Eagle ("Throw me to the wolves and I'll return leading the pack"- Donald J. Trump)
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To: Carry_Okie

Hey, I’ve just figured out the answer to all the world’s problems. Have the EU send all their “immigrants” to fight Russia in Ukraine.


18 posted on 03/01/2025 9:30:25 AM PST by butterdezillion
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To: Carry_Okie

“Zelensky is going to run out of men to fight his war. At that point, if Europe supplies the bodies, they too become targets. At that point, Article V becomes operant and we have WWIII anyway. Trump is definitely engaging in brinksmanship in that respect.”

NATO treaties obligate the US to defend member states from invasion, but I don’t believe we are required to support foreign adventures.


19 posted on 03/01/2025 9:31:23 AM PST by I-ambush (From the brightest star comes the blackest hole. You had so much to offer, why didya offer your sou?)
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To: bimboeruption

Europe has nothing but words when it needs bullets and soldiers. Enough of America playing the fool for NATO. Z wants to call the shots, fine. Let’s see how far he gets with that.


20 posted on 03/01/2025 9:33:16 AM PST by SaxxonWoods (The road is a dangerous place man, you can die out here...or worse. -Johnny Paycheck )
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