Zelenskyy’s Mar-a-Lago Meeting with Trump Risks Undermining Ukraine’s Moral High Ground
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decision to meet US President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago represents a potential strategic misstep in Ukraine’s broader “war of legitimacy,” critics argue. By engaging Trump, who has been characterized as structurally weak toward Russian President Vladimir Putin and akin to Putin enablers such as Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, Slovakia’s Robert Fico, and Belarus’s Aleksandr Lukashenko, Zelenskyy may inadvertently normalize Moscow’s aggression, weaken international sanctions, and signal a readiness to compromise on core principles.
Ukraine’s post-2022 resilience has stemmed from unwavering moral clarity: labeling aggression as such, rejecting occupation, and isolating Putin rather than laundering his influence through Western populists. “We can’t let this Mar-a-Lago farce slide,” one observer urged. “A handful of principled voices can dismantle Putin’s web of deceit, but shaking hands with Trump’s Putin-sympathizing circle hands them the megaphone. It’s time to amp up the outrage: demand true isolation of aggressors, shatter the normalization, and mobilize for Ukraine’s unyielding moral stance—expose this as the betrayal it is.”
As talks unfold amid ongoing Russian bombardments, the encounter highlights the delicate balance between diplomacy and principle in Kyiv’s fight for sovereignty.
Just minutes ago Trump relays Putin’s claim that Russia wants Ukraine to succeed — by making it energy-dependent on Moscow. That’s not success, that’s vassalhood with a propaganda wrapper. This perfectly illustrates the the Mar-a-Lago hotline. Trump is just translating Russian talking points, not negotiating actual peace. Energy dependence is the mechanism of control, not development.
Entertaining Trump's offer of false diplomacy is a wasted effort on Zelensky's part and while they dilly-dally, nuclear proliferation is in the offing. Ukraine will only win backed by Europe in forming a post-NATO coalition.
"Europe does not defend itself at its borders in Brussels, Berlin or Paris. Europe defends itself on the frontline. And today, that frontline is Ukraine." [Credit: Rolf Ivar Skår]
Only the decisive defeat of the Russian Federation's armed forces in Ukraine will lead to a just and equitable peace, Russian accountability, and a brighter future for Europe and the world.
If you want to the war quickly, the only sure way to do it is boost Ukraine’s armed forces with every weapon they can absorb NOW.
A cease fire for its own sake will only inure to the benefit of the Russian Federation.
Talk is cheap. Actions speak louder than words. Time to stop enabling the Kremlin's imperial ambitions.
I was going through the MSN news feed and came across a documentary called Cover Up that got a 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating....since that is highly unusual my wife and I watched it on Netflix and it's not only powerfully done but is so germane about what we are going through now
The film covers the story of Pulitzer prize winning investigative journalist Seymour “Sy” Hersh and his uncovering military(MyLai massacre), government(Watergate), and corporate corruption(Paramount fraud) secrets that power doesn’t want in public discourse WE the People need “truth tellers” these days that will be willing to expose Cheeto regime’s corruption Although this happens to be more out in the open with its brazenness, there is more to be told For example, who is responsible for fhe murders of 100+ people in boats? How much money is being paid for pardons? How much money is Big Oil paying the Nazi Republicans to force Venezuela to surrender?
And here's a followup discussion on YouTube(bit.ly/4aA2ikl) that is an appropriate discussion about the past America and the current state that the country is in
I don’t know why I’m still waiting for corporate media to *at least* report on patterns of Trump’s (destructive) behavior, like these calls with Putin before meeting with Zelensky.
Sigh
I also remember when Trump paused (PAUSED!) a meeting, taking place in the White House, to “brief” Putin for almost an hour. An HOUR!
A weird detail: the attendees spent the intermission cooling their heels in the Roosevelt Room while Trump chatted with his man-crush.
This was after the Trump/Putin Alaska “Summit” debacle, when Mark Rutte, Ursula von der Leyen, and leaders from Britain, Germany, France, Italy, and Finland, rushed to D.C. in support of Zelensky.
Let’s face it, if Trump weren’t ignorant, stupid, and incapable of leadership, the U.S. wouldn’t be susceptible to putin’s manipulation, because there would be a team of smart experts advising him ahead of the call. Nothing this administration does is competent or planned adequately.
I am sorry to say i have shyed away from sharing any views on the conflict, as it's been a pretty depressing few years, but this is one of the best pieces of advocacy i have read for not giving up hope, for not succumbing to frustration and powerlessness. I hope the reality this piece travels around the free world and one day the people of Ukraine and Russia will both be free from such a game.
Zelenskyy’s Mar-a-Lago Meeting with Trump Risks Undermining Ukraine’s Moral High Ground
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decision to meet US President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago represents a potential strategic misstep in Ukraine’s broader “war of legitimacy,” critics argue. By engaging Trump, who has been characterized as structurally weak toward Russian President Vladimir Putin and akin to Putin enablers such as Hungary’s Viktor Orbán, Slovakia’s Robert Fico, and Belarus’s Aleksandr Lukashenko, Zelenskyy may inadvertently normalize Moscow’s aggression, weaken international sanctions, and signal a readiness to compromise on core principles.
Ukraine’s post-2022 resilience has stemmed from unwavering moral clarity: labeling aggression as such, rejecting occupation, and isolating Putin rather than laundering his influence through Western populists. “We can’t let this Mar-a-Lago farce slide,” one observer urged. “A handful of principled voices can dismantle Putin’s web of deceit, but shaking hands with Trump’s Putin-sympathizing circle hands them the megaphone. It’s time to amp up the outrage: demand true isolation of aggressors, shatter the normalization, and mobilize for Ukraine’s unyielding moral stance—expose this as the betrayal it is.”
As talks unfold amid ongoing Russian bombardments, the encounter highlights the delicate balance between diplomacy and principle in Kyiv’s fight for sovereignty.
Just minutes ago Trump relays Putin’s claim that Russia wants Ukraine to succeed — by making it energy-dependent on Moscow. That’s not success, that’s vassalhood with a propaganda wrapper. This perfectly illustrates the the Mar-a-Lago hotline. Trump is just translating Russian talking points, not negotiating actual peace. Energy dependence is the mechanism of control, not development.
President Zelenskyy has adequately proven he knows Trump is a 'dope' and he's 'ropeadope-ing' him for all to witness.
The Ukrainians are defeating Putin and Russia.
They will win.
Full stop.
Entertaining Trump's offer of false diplomacy is a wasted effort on Zelensky's part and while they dilly-dally, nuclear proliferation is in the offing. Ukraine will only win backed by Europe in forming a post-NATO coalition.
Have no idea who you are.
Have a very clear understanding of who President Zelenskyy is.
Adios.
DATELINE KYIV – DAY 1405 : 4331
Wake up, Europe!
"Europe does not defend itself at its borders in Brussels, Berlin or Paris. Europe defends itself on the frontline. And today, that frontline is Ukraine." [Credit: Rolf Ivar Skår]
Only the decisive defeat of the Russian Federation's armed forces in Ukraine will lead to a just and equitable peace, Russian accountability, and a brighter future for Europe and the world.
If you want to the war quickly, the only sure way to do it is boost Ukraine’s armed forces with every weapon they can absorb NOW.
A cease fire for its own sake will only inure to the benefit of the Russian Federation.
Talk is cheap. Actions speak louder than words. Time to stop enabling the Kremlin's imperial ambitions.
Time to unshackle your inner raging bull.
Time to decapitate the snake.
V/r – IB
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I was going through the MSN news feed and came across a documentary called Cover Up that got a 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating....since that is highly unusual my wife and I watched it on Netflix and it's not only powerfully done but is so germane about what we are going through now
The film covers the story of Pulitzer prize winning investigative journalist Seymour “Sy” Hersh and his uncovering military(MyLai massacre), government(Watergate), and corporate corruption(Paramount fraud) secrets that power doesn’t want in public discourse WE the People need “truth tellers” these days that will be willing to expose Cheeto regime’s corruption Although this happens to be more out in the open with its brazenness, there is more to be told For example, who is responsible for fhe murders of 100+ people in boats? How much money is being paid for pardons? How much money is Big Oil paying the Nazi Republicans to force Venezuela to surrender?
And here's a followup discussion on YouTube(bit.ly/4aA2ikl) that is an appropriate discussion about the past America and the current state that the country is in
I don’t know why I’m still waiting for corporate media to *at least* report on patterns of Trump’s (destructive) behavior, like these calls with Putin before meeting with Zelensky.
Sigh
I also remember when Trump paused (PAUSED!) a meeting, taking place in the White House, to “brief” Putin for almost an hour. An HOUR!
A weird detail: the attendees spent the intermission cooling their heels in the Roosevelt Room while Trump chatted with his man-crush.
This was after the Trump/Putin Alaska “Summit” debacle, when Mark Rutte, Ursula von der Leyen, and leaders from Britain, Germany, France, Italy, and Finland, rushed to D.C. in support of Zelensky.
Insane.
It is insane.
Europe is one thing, and not a small thing either.
I'm surprised by how Americans have accepted Russia dictating their foreign policy as fate accompli.
No protests or anything!
Let’s face it, if Trump weren’t ignorant, stupid, and incapable of leadership, the U.S. wouldn’t be susceptible to putin’s manipulation, because there would be a team of smart experts advising him ahead of the call. Nothing this administration does is competent or planned adequately.
Or pro democratic allies
It's not just incompetence. They're ideologically aligned with countries like Russia
I am sorry to say i have shyed away from sharing any views on the conflict, as it's been a pretty depressing few years, but this is one of the best pieces of advocacy i have read for not giving up hope, for not succumbing to frustration and powerlessness. I hope the reality this piece travels around the free world and one day the people of Ukraine and Russia will both be free from such a game.