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That’s a significant development. Will Zelenskyy now ask for more commitment from Europe or urgently sign the minerals deal?
Sure... but Elon hasn't produced any music... decent or otherwise.
Exactly as you had predicted... all part of the game (or repayment).
He's already been trying to both in previous days - as Trump's move was highly predictable, based on his strategy and behaviour.
How was it predictable when Zelenskyy tried to talk about diplomacy and questions the US commitment in front of the world media. Perhaps he should have done all this behind closed doors and just do the usual PR stuff in front of the cameras and eventual sign off.
He was already prepared to sign the minerals deal. It's just that the deal that was on the table didn't include any security guarantees for his country. The framework agreement did not include a commitment from the U.S. to support Ukraine in case of further Russian f**kery. Trump wanted the minerals, but reckoned that it was Europe's job to offer security.
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Still could have been done behind closed doors which is why that’s now Zelenskyy in your little funny gif.He was already prepared to sign the minerals deal. It's just that the deal that was on the table didn't include any security guarantees for his country. The framework agreement did not include a commitment from the U.S. to support Ukraine in case of further Russian f**kery. Trump wanted the minerals, but reckoned that it was Europe's job to offer security.
So Volo told him to GGFd.
IIRC what happened next was.
Trump, Zelenskyy say no US security guarantee in drafted Ukraine minerals deal
If agreed, the deal would mean the US would receive preferential access to Ukraine's critical minerals deposits, in exchange for continued American support.
I think we can agree that most of the world saw that meeting differently than you did. Let's leave it at that.
Most or you saw it differently? Which is fine
Here we go again.
Yet he has the audacity to call me relentless. f**k me.
Well from what I understand, most of the world saw it as a brazen premeditated set-up. Public humiliation in front of the cameras. Why was it in front of the camera in the first place, considering that these high level talks are NEVER like that ?
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Yes, that was your point about Gaza. Who cares.
You realise the other side can also use put up just as many references with the opposite view? Or are they all just stupid and disciples of Trump?Well from what I understand, most of the world saw it as a brazen premeditated set-up. Public humiliation in front of the cameras. Why was it in front of the camera in the first place, considering that these high level talks are NEVER like that ?
BBC Audio | Americast | Americanswers... on 5 Live! Did Trump ambush Zelensky?
And is he still the 'leader of the free world'?
The Oval Office ambush | Lowy Institute
There is a deep-seated hostility from Trump and Vance towards Zelenskyy that defies short term fixes – so the test of courage falls to other Western leaders.
Trump's Oval Office antics - 'More of an ambush than a media conference' - ABC listen
Managing Director of Global Directions Think Tank, Keith Suter has referred to US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as an 'ambush'.
Ambush! A mugging in the Oval Office reveals the alliance’s deep split
The train wreck of the White House meeting between Zelensky and Trump upsets any expectations for a quick end to the war in Ukraine. What happens next with efforts to end the conflict?
‘Ambush’, ‘appalling’- media reacts to Trump and Zelensky’s showdown
Some newspapers have labelled Ukraine’s president a ‘global hero’, while others say Russian President Vladimir Putin must be ‘laughing his head off’.
I do. I just have more support for Israel.
Well from what I understand, most of the world saw it as a brazen premeditated set-up. Public humiliation in front of the cameras. Why was it in front of the camera in the first place, considering that these high level talks are NEVER like that ?
BBC Audio | Americast | Americanswers... on 5 Live! Did Trump ambush Zelensky?
And is he still the 'leader of the free world'?
The Oval Office ambush | Lowy Institute
There is a deep-seated hostility from Trump and Vance towards Zelenskyy that defies short term fixes – so the test of courage falls to other Western leaders.
Trump's Oval Office antics - 'More of an ambush than a media conference' - ABC listen
Managing Director of Global Directions Think Tank, Keith Suter has referred to US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as an 'ambush'.
Ambush! A mugging in the Oval Office reveals the alliance’s deep split
The train wreck of the White House meeting between Zelensky and Trump upsets any expectations for a quick end to the war in Ukraine. What happens next with efforts to end the conflict?
‘Ambush’, ‘appalling’- media reacts to Trump and Zelensky’s showdown
Some newspapers have labelled Ukraine’s president a ‘global hero’, while others say Russian President Vladimir Putin must be ‘laughing his head off’.
That's not english. What are you trying to say here.
Condescending as always. It’s obviously a grammatical error.
plus I could use a few commas.
