“ #Zelenskyy says no security guarantee agreed with the US and minerals deal ‘depends on #Trump’
The Ukrainian president told reporters there will be no ceasefire without security guarantees and that ‘nothing will work’” #Ukraine
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/feb/26/ukraine-russia-war-donald-trump-volodymyr-zelenskyy-valdimir-putin-emmanuel-macron-live-news-latest?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
2/ From a follower at Bsky. What do you guys think?
“ Pretty smart. Can't even start the 7 year process of mining minerals until the war is over. But won't get to mine minerals at all unless the war ends on Ukraine's terms.
Basically if Trump wants those minerals, he has to take Zelenskyy's side.
Zelenskyy boxed him in.”
@SueDiOh
That's not exactly high bar to get over, Sue.
we knew Zelensky was smarter than trump and Rubio... and played them like the fake Gibson's Les Pauls they are....
@h_albermann @TammyGentzel I'm not so sure there is an "after the war" until Russia completes its mission.
I think Trump's "deal" will eventually end up with the war resuming and Russia having free rein.
The technical capabilities are definitely there, even if there are gaps. The war in Ukraine is being fought according to completely new rules anyway. Now the Europeans must show that they can quickly implement the consequences of this.
If we can do that, it doesn't matter what treaties the Americans conclude with the Russians.
@GottaLaff @TammyGentzel@awscommunity.
There is no security for anyone in all of this. But for Europe, it's all or nothing.
The changes in the US-European relationship cannot be overestimated. Pro-American politicians are speaking out in a way that would have been unthinkable a year ago. Trust has been permanently destroyed and will never return to its former level.
@GottaLaff
And what about the other American allies?
What consequences will they draw from American behavior? American weapons systems may be (partly) superior, but what is that worth if I am no longer supplied with ammunition in an emergency because the USA has a better deal with my attacker?
@[email protected] I agree with all of that. But I still worry about this so called “deal.” You can’t make a deal with a liar.
Trump's favorite word is 'mine'
@GottaLaff I hope that the news media finally wises up to this administration intentionally trying to shape reality via their reporting, and that they are doing the country (and the world) a disservice by reporting what the administration says.
*Nothing* happens just because this administration says it is going to happen, or even when the administration says it is happening. Direct evidence or evidence from outside the administration is required. Too many examples to count in the past 30+ days.
@GottaLaff once again for those at the back who weren't paying attention..."Trump Is A Bullshitter"
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