Another issue is, if he abandons Ukraine and the minerals then that puts Greenland squarely back in his sights again.
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Zelensky calls Putin’s words ‘empty’ as Ukraine and Russia trade blame for breaking ‘Easter truce’
Kyiv says Russian shelling and drone activity have increased today while Moscow accused Ukraine of launching hundreds of drone attacks.
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Lets wait and see how it goesZelensky calls Putin’s words ‘empty’ as Ukraine and Russia trade blame for breaking ‘Easter truce’
Kyiv says Russian shelling and drone activity have increased today while Moscow accused Ukraine of launching hundreds of drone attacks.
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Ukraine-Russia war: Zelensky says Russian attacks continuing despite Putin’s 'Easter truce'
President Zelensky claims Russia is trying to create an impression of a ceasefire while still making attempts to advance in some areas.
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Apparently it has not stopped.
Ukraine war: Putin suggests Russia open to direct talks with Kyiv
The Russian president's proposal is the first signal of bilateral talks since the early days of the war.
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Turns out those mines in the Donbass are not that profitable
Large explosion at Russian ammunition depot east of Moscow
Russian military authorities say the blast in a warehouse is due to a fire.
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Another smoking incident apparently
Or it could be this
Large explosion at Russian ammunition depot east of Moscow
Russian military authorities say the blast in a warehouse is due to a fire.
Another smoking incident apparently
Or it could be this
If it was a Ukrainian missile strike, then good for them.
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Ukraine may have to give up land for peace - Kyiv Mayor Klitschko
Vitaliy Klitschko tells the BBC that although unfair, it could be a temporary solution to end the fighting.
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These arguments for me are ridiculous because it assumes that Putin won't just invade again under some other pre-text.
2008 Invasion of Georgia
2014 Invasion of Ukraine in Crimea
2022 Invasion of Ukraine as a whole.
That also doesn't include supporting violent separatist movements in other countries too.
There is absolutely no point proceeding with any peace deal unless Ukraine has some kind of strong guarantee that Russia won't just come back. I guess in an ideal scenario, membership of NATO and the EU to force Europe to defend it.
Full NATO membership and support (sans the US, because that's gone to ****) seems like the only route for Ukraine outside of pure attrition over another 3+ years.
(I am well aware of my ignorance in this matter, just providing a point of view)
(I am well aware of my ignorance in this matter, just providing a point of view)
Ukraine war live: Trump envoy in Moscow to meet Putin as Russia's Lavrov says 'ready to reach deal'
Russia's investigating authority confirms that General Yaroslav Moskalik is killed in a Moscow explosion.
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Trump says he fears Putin ‘may be tapping me along’ after Zelenskyy meeting
US president admits to concern Russian counterpart does not want to ‘stop the war’ and ponders new approach to Moscow
Ya think?
Everyone has been saying this and now he's finally released.Trump says he fears Putin ‘may be tapping me along’ after Zelenskyy meeting
US president admits to concern Russian counterpart does not want to ‘stop the war’ and ponders new approach to Moscowwww.theguardian.com
Ya think?
One day, the strumpet might catch up with the rest of the world.Trump says he fears Putin ‘may be tapping me along’ after Zelenskyy meeting
US president admits to concern Russian counterpart does not want to ‘stop the war’ and ponders new approach to Moscow
Ya think?
On current performance, very unlikely.
7D chess you european commie peasant.Trump says he fears Putin ‘may be tapping me along’ after Zelenskyy meeting
US president admits to concern Russian counterpart does not want to ‘stop the war’ and ponders new approach to Moscow
Ya think?
Only because he spoke to Zelenskyy today, without any attack dogs to get in his ear.
He'll reverse track again when he gets home and Putin, Vance or MTG have a chat
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No no no, it's 4D chess. He's a genius, not a moron who is swayed by whoever he last spoke to.
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Putin announces three-day Ukraine ceasefire from 8 May
The ceasefire will run until 11 May, the Russian president said.
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I'm getting a sense of deja vu
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I thought ceasefires were normally agreed bilaterally. Putin is just unilaterally dictating when they should happen and then putting the onus on Ukraine to dance to his tune.
Yeah Ukraine haven't agreed to anything
Seeing as the reason is to celebrate WWII victory, it smacks a little bit of self congratulation and therefore Ukraine should ignore it.
