The whole thing feels really shady 
. I mean, the US is basically using Ukraine as leverage to get Russia to agree to their terms? It's like they're more worried about maintaining good relations with Moscow than actually supporting a country that's being attacked 
. And what's up with these "intimidation tactics"? Threatening to cut off vital intelligence sharing and military supplies if they don't get their way? That's just not how diplomacy works 
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It's also got me thinking - what does this say about the current state of US foreign policy? Are they really prioritizing getting along with Russia over promoting stability in Europe? It feels like they're more interested in avoiding conflict than actually standing up for their allies
. And NATO member states are going to be really worried about this... it's not just Ukraine that's being put at risk, but the whole security framework of the West 
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. I mean, the US is basically using Ukraine as leverage to get Russia to agree to their terms? It's like they're more worried about maintaining good relations with Moscow than actually supporting a country that's being attacked . And what's up with these "intimidation tactics"? Threatening to cut off vital intelligence sharing and military supplies if they don't get their way? That's just not how diplomacy works .It's also got me thinking - what does this say about the current state of US foreign policy? Are they really prioritizing getting along with Russia over promoting stability in Europe? It feels like they're more interested in avoiding conflict than actually standing up for their allies
. And NATO member states are going to be really worried about this... it's not just Ukraine that's being put at risk, but the whole security framework of the West .
. It's like, okay Russia wants more territory and you're just giving it to them? That doesn't seem right. What if they start to bully other countries next? 
We can't let that happen. I'm not saying we should be hard on Russia but we need to stand up for what's right here.
. Are they just trying to get a good deal or is this really about European security? It seems like they're being pretty pushy with Ukraine and that doesn't sit well with me 
. We need to make sure we're not compromising our values here.
. We need to know what's going on and what kind of commitment they're making to European security. Can't have them just winging it and hoping for the best 
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... can't even have a peaceful conversation without someone threatening to pull all the carrots 
. Newsflash: Ukraine won't just roll over and give Russia everything they want, especially not when their lives are on the line 
. It's not like this is the first time we've seen the US try to negotiate with Russia; it's just a different tactic 
. And honestly, who wants to be part of a Western alliance that can't even stand up for itself? 
