"Ukraine at a Crossroads: Trump Being Used as Pawn in Putin's Game"
As the US Thanksgiving Day deadline for Ukraine peace talks came and went, Russia expert Mark Galeotti pointed to a key indicator of how the Kremlin is handling diplomatic efforts. A government paper revealed that Vladimir Putin has no interest in a ceasefire followed by talks that would defend Ukraine's sovereignty, but rather seeks its reabsorption into Moscow's orbit.
Putin's demands for further Ukrainian territory are non-negotiable, and his rhetoric towards Volodymyr Zelenskyy's government is increasingly vitriolic. The Russian president has called the Ukrainian leader "illegitimate" and questioned the legitimacy of any future agreement. This approach has led to a flawed peace plan that calls for an end to fighting as a precondition for talks over territory, mirroring the Kremlin's own wishlist.
The US role in these negotiations is problematic, with Donald Trump being strung along by Putin. The President's desire to do business with Russia and his own sense of self-importance may lead him to inadvertently facilitate Moscow's agenda. This would be catastrophic for Ukraine, which has already suffered four years of resistance, sacrifice, and suffering.
Europe must not let this happen. Providing Kyiv with sufficient financial and military resources to resist Russian aggression is essential. This can come through various channels, including a "reparations loan" underwritten by frozen Russian assets or the EU budget. The key is for European leaders to send a clear signal that they will resolutely defend Ukraine's right to a just peace.
Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy must be given more control over his own destiny. He needs resources and support to resist Russia's advances in eastern Ukraine. As the Kremlin seeks leverage through battlefield attrition and diplomatic pressure, Europe must offer a powerful counterbalance. The fate of Ukraine hangs in the balance, and it is imperative that the international community acts swiftly to prevent a cynical carve-up.
As the US Thanksgiving Day deadline for Ukraine peace talks came and went, Russia expert Mark Galeotti pointed to a key indicator of how the Kremlin is handling diplomatic efforts. A government paper revealed that Vladimir Putin has no interest in a ceasefire followed by talks that would defend Ukraine's sovereignty, but rather seeks its reabsorption into Moscow's orbit.
Putin's demands for further Ukrainian territory are non-negotiable, and his rhetoric towards Volodymyr Zelenskyy's government is increasingly vitriolic. The Russian president has called the Ukrainian leader "illegitimate" and questioned the legitimacy of any future agreement. This approach has led to a flawed peace plan that calls for an end to fighting as a precondition for talks over territory, mirroring the Kremlin's own wishlist.
The US role in these negotiations is problematic, with Donald Trump being strung along by Putin. The President's desire to do business with Russia and his own sense of self-importance may lead him to inadvertently facilitate Moscow's agenda. This would be catastrophic for Ukraine, which has already suffered four years of resistance, sacrifice, and suffering.
Europe must not let this happen. Providing Kyiv with sufficient financial and military resources to resist Russian aggression is essential. This can come through various channels, including a "reparations loan" underwritten by frozen Russian assets or the EU budget. The key is for European leaders to send a clear signal that they will resolutely defend Ukraine's right to a just peace.
Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy must be given more control over his own destiny. He needs resources and support to resist Russia's advances in eastern Ukraine. As the Kremlin seeks leverage through battlefield attrition and diplomatic pressure, Europe must offer a powerful counterbalance. The fate of Ukraine hangs in the balance, and it is imperative that the international community acts swiftly to prevent a cynical carve-up.
Putin's playing a super shady game using trump as a pawn 
and europe needs to wake up ASAP 
we can't let him just take over ukraine without putting up a fight 
the us is like "oh look we're helping" but really they're just enabling putin's agenda 
Zelenskyy deserves way more support than what he's getting right now 
and europe needs to step up their financial & military game stat 
if not, it's gonna be a dark winter for ukraine 
. Putin's got some bad cards to play here, but the West can't just sit back and let Ukraine get crushed 
. I think Europe needs to show some serious strength and send Ukraine a solid message that they're not alone in this fight. We need more financial support and military aid ASAP 
. It's Ukraine that's been getting screwed over here, and it's not fair at all. Four years of fighting and suffering is already a huge price to pay... if Europe doesn't step up and give Ukraine some serious help, I think it could be game over for them 
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What does that even prove? And Trump being used as a pawn in Putin's game? That's just unbelievable... 
The US should be supporting Ukraine more, not strung along by Russia like this. We need to show Moscow that we're serious about standing up for Ukrainian sovereignty. 
seriously though, can't believe Trump's being used like this! 
. Zelenskyy's gotta be in the driver's seat here, making decisions for himself & his country. We can't just sit back & let Russia bully them 
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Europe needs to step up and provide Ukraine with the resources it needs to fight back against Russia's aggression. It's time for some real leadership and a clear message: we will not let you bully Ukraine into submission 
. The EU and US are all about finding ways to get Russia on board without really making them back down 
. Can't let Russia just carve up Eastern Europe without pushing back 
4 years of fighting, what if we don't act now? 
Anyway, Ukraine's sovereignty can't be compromised 
12% of global wheat production comes from Ukraine
The conflict has resulted in $100B worth of damages
Over 13,000 people have died in the fighting
The US has provided $23B in aid to Ukraine so far
NATO's military spending accounts for 70% of global defense expenditure
It's like, hindsight is 20/20, right? Anyway, I think Europe needs to step up its game and give Ukraine the support it needs. We can't just sit back and let Putin bully them around. 
Those frozen Russian assets could be a great way to get Kyiv the help they need, like a "reparations loan" or whatever. And what's with Putin calling Zelenskyy "illegitimate"? That's some pretty shady stuff right there. 
. We need to learn to put our own interests aside and work together to prevent a catastrophic outcome. It's time for us to step up and show that we care more about doing what's right than just looking good 
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I mean, we're supposed to be supporting Ukraine, but Trump is getting played by Putin like a fiddle 
. We need to put our money where our mouth is and give Ukraine the resources they deserve, not just rhetoric 
. And what's with Trump being used as a pawn in all of this? Like, didn't the US learn from past experiences? I'm getting major "embarrassment" vibes from this whole situation 
. It's time for us to take action and support Ukraine - financially, militarily, whatever 
what if Europe doesn't step up and help Ukraine out? They've already lost so much, it'd be a tragedy for the entire region 
. We can't let Ukraine fall into his trap 
... that'd be a disaster! 
. It seems like Putin is just using Trump to get what he wants, which is not good for anyone. I don't think we should be helping Trump try to make deals with Russia because it sounds like Putin is just going to use that against Ukraine.
. He should be focused on helping his country instead of trying to make deals with Russia. I just hope Europe can send a strong message that we won't let Ukraine get taken over without a fight 
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. We gotta stand behind Ukraine now more than ever 
. Europe needs 2 put pressure on Russia 2 stop this aggression & let Ukraine have a say in its own future 
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