Apparently Zelenski was warned beforehand to concentrate on the Agreement and not to get sidetracked into anything else, but he couldn't resist knocking back Vance when he suggested diplomacy was the only way forward. It went downhill from there and the sight of the Ukrainian ambassador sat with her head in her hands told you all you needed to know,
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Was the Ukrainian ambassador head in her hand as she witness the disrespect that Trump and Vance had shown her president, or maybe it was as you suggested she was disappointed with Zelenski, we will nver know.Originally posted by sinkov View PostApparently Zelenski was warned beforehand to concentrate on the Agreement and not to get sidetracked into anything else, but he couldn't resist knocking back Vance when he suggested diplomacy was the only way forward. It went downhill from there and the sight of the Ukrainian ambassador sat with her head in her hands told you all you needed to know,
As for the mineral rights aggreement, does the support of the USA against Russian aggression not being part of that agrrements.
It appears that Trump wants to obtain mining rights in several countries so as to curry favour with his billionaire backers who will operate those mining companies. Trump is like a spoilt child if he does not get his own way he tend to throw a wobbler.
It was reported earlier that when he was knocked back on taking control of Greenland, the day after the Danish Prime Minister received an abusive telephone call from Trump. Or is it the case he considers himself as being the only person in the world who is always in the right, which is shown in his arrogance.
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Reading from a very well balanced Spanish media source this morning that Trump has emboldened the EU countries to organise a seismic defence change in strategy. Billions to be spent on defence and no money’s going across the Atlantic. Apparently Team GB can join the party but need to cut ties with the US. I can’t see Starmer and Bonnie King Charlie doing that. Somewhat incredulously I see Starmer giving an envelope to Trump with a written invitation to hit London for another State visit. The lunatic asylum just got bigger.Originally posted by sinkov View PostEnd of Ukraine, unless the comedian/dictator comes to his senses. It's quite simple really, the USA does not need Ukraine but Ukraine needs the USA.
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There's one big problem with that mon ami, the EU countries don't have billions to spend on defence, nor do we, Two Tier had to cut the Foreign Aid Scam budget to increase defence spending by a paltry 0.5% of GDP. No wonder Two Tier told the comedian to get his arse back to Washington and cuddle up nicely to the Donald.Originally posted by The Bedlington Terrier View PostReading from a very well balanced Spanish media source this morning that Trump has emboldened the EU countries to organise a seismic defence change in strategy. Billions to be spent on defence and no money’s going across the Atlantic. Apparently Team GB can join the party but need to cut ties with the US. I can’t see Starmer and Bonnie King Charlie doing that. Somewhat incredulously I see Starmer giving an envelope to Trump with a written invitation to hit London for another State visit. The lunatic asylum just got bigger.
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I love the story coming out of Australia, the Chinese Navy decided to conduct a live firing exercise off the coast of Australia, the first anyone knew about it was when a Virgin pilot picked up a warning radio msg from the Chinese, he told Australian ATC who told the Australian military, ships and planes were then diverted away from the area. I know there's a lot of sea around Australia but you'd think they'd know about Chinese warships, it seems not.
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"When are we going into lockdown for Ukraine then? It’s a question everyone reasonable is asking themselves, since measures must be taken to Flatten the Crimea. Remember to take your Russian World Conquest Vaccine. It’s 100% Safe and Effective."
"At 8pm every night we will banging our pots and pans to signal that we value and respect Our Ukraine. Remember to check Government websites for a full list of banned Russian foods, books, ideas and facial expressions. Maintain social distance from anything you suspect may be Russian. You do not need to think for yourselves. Be assured that the BBC, reputable newspapers and the Government are your only sources of truth. We will keep you informed of what to think. Until further notice, please continue to think that IT IS 1939 AGAIN and that PUTIN IS A MONSTER WHO MUST BE STOPPED. These two opinions should be sufficient for you to support any amount of spending and any amount of risk. But remember to get Booster opinions from approved media at regular intervals. We have employed 100,000 people to set up Emergency Russian Vaccine stations in car parks across the country. If you feel any of the following symptoms please report to your nearest station immediately:1. Thinking for yourself.2. Accessing Non Approved News Sources.3. Caring more about your own country than Our Ukraine.4. Not worshipping Zelenskky (the New Churchill).5. Knowing that it isn’t 1939.6. Suspecting that the Government and supporters of Our Ukraine are ****ing retards. Also keep an eye out for these dangerous symptoms in your friends, neighbours, co workers and family members. Social distancing rules apply, but it’s also important to ring our Russian Spy Detected Hotline and inform us of suspicious independent thinking. We can beat this imaginary threat that doesn’t actually affect you at all, except by our insane actions in response to it! Britain’s forces are mobilising as we speak. All of our Diversity Coordinators have adjusted their paperwork to exclude Russian sympathisers and Russian speakers from up to date diversify frameworks. Our intelligence services are seizing copies of Tolstoy from public libraries. And our entire force of 367 trained, competent and experienced fighting disabled lesbians are ready to face the Russian War Machine. We will save Ukraine from Russian aggression and Putin’s madness, and fight to the very last Ukrainian. But we need your unwavering support too. Banging your kettle tonight makes all the difference. Changing your profile picture puts a significant dent in Russia’s military and manpower advantage over Ukraine. Taking your Russia Vaccine inoculates you from reality. Let the dictator Putin know that you Stand With Our Ukraine."
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It's certainly a topsy-turvy world mon ami, a right-wing US president is trying to bring an end to a war, Lefties in the USA and Europe are doing their best to keep it going. No wonder defence stocks are surging, the military/industrial complex must think it's their birthday and Christmas all rolled into one.Originally posted by The Bedlington Terrier View PostI mentioned elsewhere the lunatic asylum is getting bigger and it is.
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Putin has already TWICE pulled off land grabs in Ukraine. He miscalculated badly when going for the whole country in 2022 thinking the Red Army would just stroll into Kyiv.The USA helped stop him then. Why do you think he will stop now the Trump is in the White House?Originally posted by The Bedlington Terrier View PostCould it possibly be the Europeans don’t trust Putin and now Trump is siding with Putin the alarm bells are ringing? Would Trump possibly allow Putin to pull off an audacious land grab in Ukraine. I think not.
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Totally Agree Outwood, if either Putin or Trumps told me it was dark at midnight, I would need to go and look outside for my self.Originally posted by outwoodclaret View PostPutin has already TWICE pulled off land grabs in Ukraine. He miscalculated badly when going for the whole country in 2022 thinking the Red Army would just stroll into Kyiv.The USA helped stop him then. Why do you think he will stop now the Trump is in the White House?
Trump and Vance arranged that staged attack on Zelenski as payback to Putin, why else would they behave in such a crass maner knowing the TV cameras were capturing it for all to see. It was typical of Trump's time on a reality tv show, he is a loudmouth bully, I also think that Vance may be even worse than Trump if that is possible.
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it's certainly is a topsy-turvy world, but not in the way you're trying to suggest.Originally posted by sinkov View PostIt's certainly a topsy-turvy world mon ami, a right-wing US president is trying to bring an end to a war, Lefties in the USA and Europe are doing their best to keep it going. No wonder defence stocks are surging, the military/industrial complex must think it's their birthday and Christmas all rolled into one.
trump concluded that press conference with zelensky by casting himself and putin as the real victims.
no one with any decency or common sense could sit next to a man who has lost thousands of his countrymen and had his towns and cities devasted and waffle on about hunter biden's laptop and the conspiracy against him and his pal putin.
he's a squalid little man.
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I can no longer contemplate just what Putin will do next Sir Outwood, I no longer have any idea of the long game Trump and Putin are planning. Who does?Originally posted by outwoodclaret View PostPutin has already TWICE pulled off land grabs in Ukraine. He miscalculated badly when going for the whole country in 2022 thinking the Red Army would just stroll into Kyiv.The USA helped stop him then. Why do you think he will stop now the Trump is in the White House?
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