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TexasTowelie

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2. I think that Putin and Trump are hoping to get someone easier to negotiate with than Zelenskyy.

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Mon Dec 29, 2025, 01:36 AM

Dec 29

However, they fail to realize that the next popular person in Ukraine is General Zaluzhnyi who is currently serving as ambassador to UK. I suspect that he has a low tolerance for either Putin or Trump.

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'We're not ready to capitulate': Ukrainian Parliament member speaks out amid latest peace talks - MS NOW Reports [View all] Rhiannon12866 Dec 29 OP

Ukraine knows who they are dealing with..two vipers who want them to hurry up and sign their Deuxcents Dec 29 #1

I think you summed this up exactly. Putin has spoken out for a new Ukrainian election. Rhiannon12866 Dec 29 #3

I think that Putin and Trump are hoping to get someone easier to negotiate with than Zelenskyy. TexasTowelie Dec 29 #2

Hasn't Putin already pressed Zelenskyy to step down in favor of a new election?? Rhiannon12866 Dec 29 #4