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Laffy

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 Feb 26

@GottaLaff Zelensky is smarter than trump.

@SueDiOh A rock is smarter than Trump

SueDiOh Feb 26

@GottaLaff Yes and so is my big toe, but I didn't want to insult Pres. Zelensky.😉

@SueDiOh 😊

Irene Costa 🥁🌊🐦🌻Feb 26

@GottaLaff Dust is smarter than trump

Wiley Miller Feb 26

@SueDiOh
That's not exactly high bar to get over, Sue.

@GottaLaff

SueDiOh Feb 26

@Wileymiller @GottaLaff Lol. Not really saying much, but if it gets to trump's ears it's worth it. We must never stop pointing out how stupid he is. He knows it, but hates that we do, too.

MFennVT Feb 26

@GottaLaff Interesting. I hope that's the case.

@mfennvt Me too!

Irene Costa 🥁🌊🐦🌻Feb 26

@GottaLaff Ditto!

T.Wllms Feb 26

@GottaLaff

we knew Zelensky was smarter than trump and Rubio... and played them like the fake Gibson's Les Pauls they are....

Tammy Gentzel Feb 26

@GottaLaff That is fantastic news.

@TammyGentzel I hope he’s right

@GottaLaff @TammyGentzel Mining requires large investments ... from the USA. This can therefore be seen as a framework agreement for American investment in Ukrainian mining. Certainly helpful for Ukraine after the war 😇

@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.

@GottaLaff @TammyGentzel
In my view, all negotiations with the USA are about gaining time. They are not a reliable partner, neither for Ukraine nor for the other European nations. Unfortunately, the Americans' departure creates a major power vacuum. Everything now depends on the Europeans. We must organize effective military and not just monetary support for Ukraine as quickly as possible.

@GottaLaff @TammyGentzel

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?

@h_albermann Exactly

@GottaLaff My concern is that Zelenskyy comes to talk....and Trump arrests him.
He should NOT travel to the States to do anything. It is not safe to.

reiterator Feb 26

@GottaLaff Also, Trump reneges on treaties all the time, what makes us think other countries will feel they have to to perform? An extorted deal isn't morally obligated.

https://mstdn.social/@GottaLaff/114070925589719184

@reiterator Bingo.

Laffy (@GottaLaff@mstdn.social)

@NZedAUS@mastodon.nz I agree with all of that. But I still worry about this so called “deal.” You can’t make a deal with a liar.

Mastodon 🐘

~Feb 26

@GottaLaff yeah I dunno about this one. They’re right about how it should play out, but it’s fundamentally Trump’s idea, not Zelensky’s, in the first place.