Ukraine said it would accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia after talks with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
  • John Richard@lemmy.worldEnglish
    18·
    4 months ago

    Zelensky is making a big mistake by catering to Trump. I know he doesn’t have much choice, but I totally see Trump prepping to help with a Ukraine-government takeover by a Russian asset before long.

    • Hubi@feddit.orgOPEnglish
      24·
      4 months ago

      I’d bet that Ukraine is banking on Russia not agreeing to the ceasefire. This way they can utilize the US support a little longer while also shopping for alternatives. The US will not be a reliable partner in any case, but it might still be enough to hold on for now.

      • gothic_lemons@lemmy.worldEnglish
        4·
        4 months ago

        Even then do you trust trump to actually give aid or intelligence? I’m sure he’ll say yeah I’ll give it to you, but he’ll never deliver. Still it’s about the only play Ukraine. No real downside if Trump agrees and ends up following through.

    • assaultpotato@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      3·
      4 months ago

      Maybe. Russia currently has the upper hand sadly, but if Zelenskyy trades 30 day pause (appearance of victory for Trump and a short reprieve for UKR) for resuming intel sharing and some US aid that may be a net win for UKR. Really depends on what comes along with the deal - what has UKR agreed to give up to get this ceasefire?

        • John Richard@lemmy.worldEnglish
          4·
          4 months ago

          This 100%. Trump & his apparatus has been floating in exchange for a deal that Zelensky must resign & hold elections. Musk is already prepping his botfarm to get Ukraine to vote for the Russian asset.