Outstanding article and for all of us Americans who support Ukraine, a lighter feeling today that the real leaders will do what it takes, letting Trump know that he no longer matters.
It’s unfortunate the main stream media hasn’t thought it important to report on this. The MAGAts need to know that their “fearless” tho thoroughly unprincipled leader is not the all-powerful, all-knowing deity they are led to believe by his staff. He’s an old man hiding behind a curtain just like the wizard of Oz. It’s time to take the curtain down and let everybody see what many of us know. He’s almost 80 and time does not play favorites.
A story that reveals more about the "realpolitik" world than what we get from the MSM. I've been advocating for Ukraine distancing itself from Trump's "Theatre of the Absurd" since his election. Putin will only, truly, want a ceasefire when Russia is on the brink of defeat. Nothing Trump says will change that. The one thing that Trump could do is to increase and expand economic sanctions on Russia. The Russian economy is on "life support" just now and it won't take much more to push it over the edge. But with Trump you might as well flip a coin.
Excellent coverage, just one small quibble: “The Ukraine war, now in its third year, remained a daunting challenge…”
In fact it’s into the fourth year after three full years ending last February. Starting the twelfth year since the invasion of Crimea in February 2014.
With some recent promising signs that Trump may be at last getting his head screwed on right, I pray that it’s the last. If America could ever get 100% behind Ukraine’s cause, Trump would get the quick resolution he seeks in a few months – in Ukraine’s favour.
I hope Europe will finally give up hoping trump will stop backing Putin, after he once again betrays Ukraine. As he most assuredly will. The EU and the coalition of the willing will have to finally step up and win this war, without the US.
Thank you for sharing these details that were largely missed or glossed over in the mainstream media. I really appreciate your candid outlook and, for what it's worth, I share your bias!! :)
You are too charitable about Trump's nap. Cognitive issues and malignant narcissism aside, the dude is just patently too old to be doing this job. America deserves a president who can get through the day, regardless of the demands.
He falls asleep in public on the regular these days. It's time to take Grandpa home to Mar-A-Lago, feed him some applesauce, and put him to bed.
Well done. Your analysis is well fleshed out and supported.
The whole incident has gotten “some” coverage south of 49th, though one can tell it’s very restrained and allows for a variety of subjective interpretations.
Having a press that cares more about the need for Fed approval of mergers and acquisitions than straight journalism ain’t doing shit for us down here.
Thanks again. Best on the election 🗳️. If it goes for The Urinator (Mr PP)… we’re all screwed much worse than we are currently.
Sound ok with the Euopean model but I'd like Ukraine to be apart of NATO, less Trump interference with the creepy Mineral agreement( Trump's Autoriatarian economic scam), more territorial integrity for Ukraine, I think. Putin,Trump are taking advatage, sicking. Trump; "I can end this on Day 1." 4months later.
Outstanding article and for all of us Americans who support Ukraine, a lighter feeling today that the real leaders will do what it takes, letting Trump know that he no longer matters.
Finally, a hint of sanity, thanks to a trickle of humanity.
& thank you Dean for your report on the proceedings. :)
Does anyone really think Trump knows what Crimea is or even what the history of the region is? I’d wager all he knows is Putin wants Ukraine.
It’s unfortunate the main stream media hasn’t thought it important to report on this. The MAGAts need to know that their “fearless” tho thoroughly unprincipled leader is not the all-powerful, all-knowing deity they are led to believe by his staff. He’s an old man hiding behind a curtain just like the wizard of Oz. It’s time to take the curtain down and let everybody see what many of us know. He’s almost 80 and time does not play favorites.
Superbly written. Thank you🙏
Crimea is Ukrainian. 🇺🇦
A story that reveals more about the "realpolitik" world than what we get from the MSM. I've been advocating for Ukraine distancing itself from Trump's "Theatre of the Absurd" since his election. Putin will only, truly, want a ceasefire when Russia is on the brink of defeat. Nothing Trump says will change that. The one thing that Trump could do is to increase and expand economic sanctions on Russia. The Russian economy is on "life support" just now and it won't take much more to push it over the edge. But with Trump you might as well flip a coin.
Excellent coverage, just one small quibble: “The Ukraine war, now in its third year, remained a daunting challenge…”
In fact it’s into the fourth year after three full years ending last February. Starting the twelfth year since the invasion of Crimea in February 2014.
With some recent promising signs that Trump may be at last getting his head screwed on right, I pray that it’s the last. If America could ever get 100% behind Ukraine’s cause, Trump would get the quick resolution he seeks in a few months – in Ukraine’s favour.
What an awesome article! US legacy media was stating that Zelensky was ready to give up Crimea. He wouldn’t do that.
Thanks for providing proposals and counter proposals too.
I hope Europe will finally give up hoping trump will stop backing Putin, after he once again betrays Ukraine. As he most assuredly will. The EU and the coalition of the willing will have to finally step up and win this war, without the US.
Excellent essay. 👏👏👏👏
Thank you for sharing these details that were largely missed or glossed over in the mainstream media. I really appreciate your candid outlook and, for what it's worth, I share your bias!! :)
Insightful and illuminating account of the behind the scene events at the Pope’s funeral.
But please try to refrain from insulting 4-year olds.
You are too charitable about Trump's nap. Cognitive issues and malignant narcissism aside, the dude is just patently too old to be doing this job. America deserves a president who can get through the day, regardless of the demands.
He falls asleep in public on the regular these days. It's time to take Grandpa home to Mar-A-Lago, feed him some applesauce, and put him to bed.
Well done. Your analysis is well fleshed out and supported.
The whole incident has gotten “some” coverage south of 49th, though one can tell it’s very restrained and allows for a variety of subjective interpretations.
Having a press that cares more about the need for Fed approval of mergers and acquisitions than straight journalism ain’t doing shit for us down here.
Thanks again. Best on the election 🗳️. If it goes for The Urinator (Mr PP)… we’re all screwed much worse than we are currently.
Sound ok with the Euopean model but I'd like Ukraine to be apart of NATO, less Trump interference with the creepy Mineral agreement( Trump's Autoriatarian economic scam), more territorial integrity for Ukraine, I think. Putin,Trump are taking advatage, sicking. Trump; "I can end this on Day 1." 4months later.