Posted on 03/04/2025 6:20:30 PM PST by lasereye
I don’t know how else to interpret this tweet by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He got bad advice from Democrats before meeting with President Trump and Vice President Vance, unfortunately tried to score points in the press through that meeting, lost the opportunity to sign the mineral development agreement, and now realizes his mistake:
Please read it all. Key points:
None of us wants an endless war. Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring lasting peace closer. … My team and I stand ready to work under President Trump’s strong leadership to get a peace that lasts.
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We do really value how much America has done to help Ukraine maintain its sovereignty and independence. And we remember the moment when things changed when President Trump provided Ukraine with Javelins. We are grateful for this.
Our meeting in Washington, at the White House on Friday, did not go the way it was supposed to be. It is regrettable that it happened this way. It is time to make things right. We would like future cooperation and communication to be constructive.
And finally:
Regarding the agreement on minerals and security, Ukraine is ready to sign it in any time and in any convenient format.
So Zelensky obviously realizes his mistake, and I surmise that he now understands what bad advice the Democratic Senators gave him. But the broader point is this: President Trump will do something bold, or out of the box, and the Democrats and the commentariat will go crazy. It’s a disaster! Trump has made a horrible blunder! The world will never be the same! But if you give it a few days to let the dust settle, it turns out that there was no disaster, no fiasco, and things are proceeding just fine.
We have a ways to go before peace can be declared in Ukraine, but the effort seems to be back on the right track.
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If something can be worked out, Trump will do it, barring interference from democrat judges.
Yeah, how many times is he going to say we’re ready to sign the deal? It’s like doing business with a coke head who thinks he’s smarter than you. How long do you have to put up with it all?
President Zelensky trusting President Trump asked for written security assurances.
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Past Security Assurances signed and offered to Ukraine:
1. Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances (1994)
Signed: December 5, 1994, in Budapest, Hungary.
Parties Involved: Ukraine, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Russia.
Key Provisions:
In exchange for Ukraine giving up its nuclear arsenal (then the third-largest in the world), the U.S., UK, and Russia provided security assurances.
Commitments included respecting Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty, and existing borders.
The signatories agreed to refrain from using or threatening to use force against Ukraine and to refrain from economic coercion.
Significance: This memorandum underscored the U.S. commitment (and even Russia’s signed commitment back then) to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, laying the groundwork for subsequent U.S.-Ukraine relations and proving the U.S. as an ally in safeguarding Ukraine’s independence.
2. Charter on a Distinctive Partnership (1997, Updated 2009)
Signed: July 9, 1997, in Madrid, Spain; updated December 19, 2009, in Washington, D.C.
Parties Involved: United States and Ukraine.
Key Provisions:
Established a framework for U.S.-Ukraine cooperation in areas including political dialogue, economic development, security, and defense.
The creation of a U.S.-Ukraine Binational Commission to monitor and enhance bilateral relations.
Emphasized Ukraine’s sovereignty and the shared commitment to regional stability and security.
Significance: The charter formalized a “distinctive partnership” between Ukraine and the U.S., setting up structured cooperation mechanisms and reaffirming U.S. support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and independence.
3. U.S.-Ukraine Charter on Strategic Partnership (2008)
Signed: December 19, 2008, in Washington, D.C.
Parties Involved: United States and Ukraine.
Key Provisions:
Affirmed the strategic partnership between the U.S. and Ukraine, highlighting areas of mutual interest such as democracy promotion, economic cooperation, and energy security.
Reiterated support for Ukraine’s aspirations to join NATO and its Euro-Atlantic integration.
Strengthened commitments to cooperate on defense and security matters, including military reform and modernization.
Significance: This document significantly deepened the U.S.-Ukraine alliance, particularly in terms of defense cooperation and support for Ukraine’s NATO aspirations, proving a long-term strategic alliance.
4. Memorandum of Understanding on Conventional Weapons and Ammunition (2011)
Signed: 2011
Parties Involved: United States and Ukraine.
Key Provisions:
Focused on the elimination of excess stockpiles of conventional weapons and ammunition in Ukraine.
Enhanced cooperation to reduce the risks associated with weapons proliferation.
Significance: This agreement demonstrated U.S. commitment to improving Ukraine’s internal security environment and reducing proliferation risks, reinforcing the alliance through tangible security cooperation.
5. Defense Cooperation Framework Agreements (Various Years)
Signed: Various years, with notable agreements and updates frequently made.
Parties Involved: United States Department of Defense and Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense.
Key Provisions:
Agreements cover joint military training, defense capacity building, and the provision of military assistance, including lethal and non-lethal aid.
Cooperation on military reforms and enhancing interoperability with NATO forces.
Joint military exercises and exchanges to enhance Ukraine’s defense capabilities.
Significance: These defense agreements solidify the military dimension of the U.S.-Ukraine alliance, providing substantial proof of the U.S. commitment to Ukraine’s defense against external threats.
6. Bilateral Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) (2008)
Signed: April 1, 2008.
Parties Involved: United States and Ukraine.
Key Provisions:
Established a formal framework to expand and enhance trade and investment between the two countries.
Promoted dialogue on economic policies, trade barriers, and investment opportunities.
Created a mechanism for resolving trade disputes.
Significance: The TIFA underscored the economic dimension of the U.S.-Ukraine partnership, proving a commitment to mutual economic growth and cooperation.
7. Joint Statement on the U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Partnership (2021)
Signed: September 1, 2021, during President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Washington, D.C.
Parties Involved: United States and Ukraine.
Key Provisions:
Reaffirmed the U.S.-Ukraine strategic partnership across multiple domains, including democracy, security, and economic growth.
Strengthened cooperation on defense, cybersecurity, and energy security.
Emphasized the U.S. commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russian aggression.
Significance: This joint statement reaffirmed and updated the strategic partnership in light of evolving threats, further solidifying the U.S. as an ally of Ukraine.
8. Bilateral Cybersecurity Cooperation Agreement (2017)
Signed: 2017.
Parties Involved: United States and Ukraine.
Key Provisions:
Established a framework for enhanced cooperation on cybersecurity.
Included provisions for sharing information, best practices, and technical assistance to improve Ukraine’s cybersecurity defenses.
Significance: This agreement reflects the U.S. commitment to helping Ukraine address modern security challenges, such as cyber threats, particularly those emanating from Russia, proving a deep alliance in digital security.
9. U.S.-Ukraine Memorandum of Understanding on Energy Cooperation (2018)
Signed: November 12, 2018.
Parties Involved: United States Department of Energy and Ukraine’s Ministry of Energy.
Key Provisions:
Outlined cooperation in energy security, including nuclear energy and diversification of energy supplies.
Focused on reducing Ukraine’s reliance on Russian energy resources.
Significance: This memorandum emphasized the strategic importance of energy security, showcasing the U.S. role in supporting Ukraine’s energy independence and resilience against external pressures.
10. U.S.-Ukraine Agreement on Science and Technology Cooperation (1999, Renewed Multiple Times)
Signed: May 4, 1999; renewed in 2006, 2011, and 2018.
Parties Involved: United States and Ukraine.
Key Provisions:
Promoted collaboration in scientific research, technology development, and innovation.
Covered areas such as space exploration, environmental science, and biotechnology.
Significance: This agreement fostered scientific and technological collaboration, benefiting both countries and reinforcing a long-term, broad-based alliance beyond military and economic domains.
Resume:
These agreements collectively demonstrate the United States’ juridical commitments to Ukraine as an ally. They cover a wide range of cooperation areas—security, defense, economic development, energy independence, cybersecurity, and scientific collaboration—providing a strong legal and strategic foundation for the U.S.-Ukraine alliance.
H/T USA-FRANCE
Why does he keep calling it a negotiating table?
That’s funny that he thinks he will be back at the White House negotiating.
President Trump cut funding for military support - all funding to Ukraine at a standstill. The Ukraine and it’s Euro allies squealed in agony that this is tantamount to giving Putin the victory. Less than 24 hrs (I think) we saw Zelensky ‘change his mind’ and ‘realize his mistakes’ etc. Zelensky still doesn’t want peace, but he now needs money enough to pretend to cooperate.
Nice cut and paste from another phony Ukie Bot Psycho Mommy.
🥱 isn’t past your bedtime 🤡😂
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Here’s a way to ensure a deal
Trump gives original deal to Rubio .
Rubio has Zelensky and sign it and keeps it in his possession and rides over to White House to walk in to meet Trump in Oval Office
only cameras are allowed .
Zelensky is invited in to watch Trump sign the document in the room they met in before while he’s sitting in the same chair next to Trump.
No pre speech
After Trump has he can hand it to Z who can acknowledge the terms of the agreement then he can explain his change of heart/ mind.
That’s a graceful way for him to acknowledge that it should have gone better the last time.
Trump thumped this 🤡 into a blubbering baby in 48 hours.
FA FO.
Trump thumped this 🤡 into a blubbering baby in 48 hours.
FA FO.
I heard he is getting advised by Susan Rice and her crowd. No wonder hes not reading the room
Tell him no.
Resign Z.
Time to go.
Now.
Bye.
>>>>Trump thumped this 🤡 into a blubbering baby in 48 hours.
FA FO.<<<<
Say it one more time, Buck. I love hearing it!
Go Trump!
Go JD!
Since the first example is so egregiously flawed, it is not worth spending time on the rest to debunk them, too.
You and the Little Z Zeepers on Free Republic are amazingly deluded.
One of the most difficult things to do gracefully, is to get down off your high horse.
His message seems somewhat suspicious. For all appearances it looks to be coached yet again, attempting to “kiss a$$” in an attempt at pandering to Trump while trying to save face to his own people by not specifically stating, without qualifiers, that he wants an end to the war.
The Budapest Memorandum wasn’t just a suggestion for “mere conversations” — it was a diplomatic commitment where Russia, the U.S., and the U.K. assured Ukraine’s sovereignty in exchange for nuclear disarmament. And they DID disarm! Right?
Claiming it had “no security provision” is a blatant distortion. While it lacked an automatic enforcement mechanism, its violation shattered trust in international agreements and non-proliferation efforts. Brushing off this betrayal as insignificant is either willfully ignorant or a deliberate attempt to mislead. If the first example is “egregiously flawed,” it’s only because it exposes the real flaw—Russia’s blatant disregard for its promises.
"barring interference from democrat judges"
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