Disgusting Chickenhawks like @CallMeBigErn laughing about Europe’s pie-in-the-sky peace plan as hundreds of people more die each day is a great gauge of personal character.So, when Trump was demanding a ceasefire and Zelensky said no, that was a clown show. But for some strange reason, now the Euros and Zelensky are working on a ceasefire. Euros and Zelensky will be demanding that the Russians keep only the Crimea and give up the territory they captured in this latest incursion. That seems like a non-starter for Putin.https://www.zerohedge.com/geopoliti...ttlefield-during-zelensky-trump-showdown-ovalWhat reality is MAGA going to face? If the Brits, French, and Canadians want to send troops to the frontlines, go for it. If they cams “handle it” themselves, why the crying over Trump saying no?
by Tyler Durden Saturday, Mar 01, 2025 - 10:25 AM
Many geopolitical pundits who are of the realism camp said from the start of the Ukraine war that it would be settled on the battlefield. Russia's military superiority has been evident to all - especially in the last two years of the conflict - which is of course why Kiev has remained totally reliant on military arms and aid from US-NATO countries.
This week as international press was focused on a flurry of diplomatic activity, which saw President Trump host France's Macron, the UK's Starmer, and Ukraine's Zelensky - all in quick succession, there hasn't been enough attention paid to developments on the battlefield in Ukraine's east.
While Zelensky was readying to make his last stand and 'confront' Trump at the White House - which https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/trump-meets-zelensky-says-minerals-deal-be-signed-today-will-use-ukraine-rare-earths - Ukrainian forces were steadily losing ground on the eastern frontline. Indeed Kiev forces were being beaten back at the very moment Zelensky and VP Vance were arguing in the Oval Office. Russia’s Defense Ministry https://t.me/mod_russia/49493 at the moment all eyes were on Trump-Zelensky meeting that its forces were busy seizing two more villages along the eastern frontlines.
"Moscow on Saturday said it had seized two more villages in eastern Ukraine as Kyiv officials said Russian strikes had killed one person and wounded 19," AFP https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/03/01/russia-says-seized-two-new-villages-in-eastern-ukraine-a88213.
"The Russian defense ministry said its forces had captured Skudne and Burlatske in the south of the eastern Donetsk region," the report continues. This is just outside the town of Velyka Novossilka, which Russia captured at the end of January.
The Ukrainians have been steadily losing ground for months in Donetsk, but have continued efforts to strike Russian oil and gas facilities inside Russian territory, which hasn't made any level of a strategic difference in the war.
Supposedly Europes combined economy is roughly equal to the US’s. They don’t need us on paper. The bigger scandal is what did Europe do with all of its money?Someone had to play the Neville Chamberlain/Charles Lindbergh role in these discussions. It was kind of the TugCons to volunteer.
Sounds like Starmer is now in the Neville Chamberlain role as the MAC conference leaders are seeking peace with Putin. You need new talking points.Someone had to play the Neville Chamberlain/Charles Lindbergh role in these discussions. It was kind of the TugCons to volunteer.
Europe joining the fight in Ukraine, of course. Ukraine and Europe are behind the 8-ball now that America has abandoned its allies. I don't see many other options. Doubt it will be front-line trench fighting any time soon, but logistics, air support, a presence in Western Ukraine, etc, to start.It would involve security guarantees obviously. You know, an actual deal.
What is the structure of the security guarantees? Who is the protector of Ukraine militarily?
The kids table of Starmer and the gang are making some noise, but they have no plan at all.
How do you reconcile Germany and other NATO countries funding Russia’s war efforts by purchasing natural gas and oil from Putin?Europe joining the fight in Ukraine, of course. Ukraine and Europe are behind the 8-ball now that America has abandoned its allies. I don't see many other options. Doubt it will be front-line trench fighting any time soon, but logistics, air support, a presence in Western Ukraine, etc, to start.It would involve security guarantees obviously. You know, an actual deal.
What is the structure of the security guarantees? Who is the protector of Ukraine militarily?
The kids table of Starmer and the gang are making some noise, but they have no plan at all.
Europe has to pretend like America doesn't exist for all intents and purposes. America's abandonment just created the conditions for a full-blown war between Europe and Russia. Gonna be extra special when America leaves NATO.
I wouldn't expect Article 5 to apply in Ukraine. Ukraine isn't in NATO.I’ll add that Trump is going to say NATO Article 5 will not apply if the UK and France send troops to the frontlines and they start being g killed.
Those countries are ready to destroy NATO for Zelesnsky and the continuing grift.
You must be a Fortunate Son.Someone had to play the Neville Chamberlain/Charles Lindbergh role in these discussions. It was kind of the TugCons to volunteer.
Show us on the doll where abandonment hurt you.Europe joining the fight in Ukraine, of course. Ukraine and Europe are behind the 8-ball now that America has abandoned its allies. I don't see many other options. Doubt it will be front-line trench fighting any time soon, but logistics, air support, a presence in Western Ukraine, etc, to start.It would involve security guarantees obviously. You know, an actual deal.
What is the structure of the security guarantees? Who is the protector of Ukraine militarily?
The kids table of Starmer and the gang are making some noise, but they have no plan at all.
Europe has to pretend like America doesn't exist for all intents and purposes. America's abandonment just created the conditions for a full-blown war between Europe and Russia. Gonna be extra special when America leaves NATO.
Europe was behind the 8 ball day one because they failed to increase defense spending when Trump told them the first time.Europe joining the fight in Ukraine, of course. Ukraine and Europe are behind the 8-ball now that America has abandoned its allies. I don't see many other options. Doubt it will be front-line trench fighting any time soon, but logistics, air support, a presence in Western Ukraine, etc, to start.It would involve security guarantees obviously. You know, an actual deal.
What is the structure of the security guarantees? Who is the protector of Ukraine militarily?
The kids table of Starmer and the gang are making some noise, but they have no plan at all.
Europe has to pretend like America doesn't exist for all intents and purposes. America's abandonment just created the conditions for a full-blown war between Europe and Russia. Gonna be extra special when America leaves NATO.