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In reply to the discussion: Zelensky surrenders to Trump and 'will sign mineral deal within hours' [View all]Emrys
(8,552 posts)44. I seriously doubt Zelensky will be in power in four years' time,
most likely through his own choice.
I reckon Ukraine can outlast Trump.
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Zelensky surrenders to Trump and 'will sign mineral deal within hours' [View all]
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
Feb 22
OP
Don't like trump bullying Ukraine, but it may be the only way to keep money flowing
Silent Type
Feb 22
#3
Zelensky did not sell out. He held out for US security guarantees for Ukraine and looks like he got it.
SunSeeker
Feb 22
#10
U.S. and Ukraine Appear to Move Closer to Deal for Minerals Amid Leaders' Public Feud - NYT
cliffside
Feb 22
#9
Sounds like you are correct :) fingers crossed Zelensky got a decent deal, don't trust trump though. nt
cliffside
Feb 22
#13
We can't trust tRump, and no matter what the deal was he'll claim it was a great victory for his negotiating prowess
groundloop
Feb 22
#16
Trump reportedly had run-of-the-mill legal hacks not familiar with international law draw up the agreement
Emrys
Feb 22
#25
The thing about it is, that there is no world governing body that enforces international agreements
everyonematters
Feb 22
#36
There's no single body, but there are mechanisms through the UN and ICJ outside of wartime
Emrys
Feb 22
#37
What are they going to do besides give us a tongue lashing and some embarrassment.
everyonematters
Feb 22
#38
the slanted Daily Mail has blatant right wing pro- Republican bias and not acceptable
wishstar
Feb 22
#30
Giving him Ukraine's resources is only going to embolden him. The stupid Greenland shit, for one, is going to get SO
Karasu
Feb 22
#32