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Polybius

(18,108 posts)
Wed Nov 6, 2024, 02:36 PM Nov 6

Zelensky congratulates Trump, noting commitment to 'peace through strength' approach

Source: The Hill

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered former President Trump his congratulations Wednesday, after Trump was projected to win the 2024 presidential election.

“Congratulations to @realDonaldTrump on his impressive election victory! I recall our great meeting with President Trump back in September, when we discussed in detail the Ukraine-U.S. strategic partnership, the Victory Plan, and ways to put an end to Russian aggression against Ukraine,” Zelensky wrote in a post on the social platform X.

He added that he admires Trump’s “commitment to the ‘peace through strength’ approach in global affairs.”

“This is exactly the principle that can practically bring just peace in Ukraine closer,” the Ukrainian leader continued. “I am hopeful that we will put it into action together.”

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4976166-volodymyr-zelensky-donald-trump-2024-election-victory/

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Zelensky congratulates Trump, noting commitment to 'peace through strength' approach (Original Post) Polybius Nov 6 OP
Poor Zelensky, poor Ukraine , and poor us. Joinfortmill Nov 6 #1
Well, he has to try. ananda Nov 6 #10
Trump's peace plan will be to give Ukraine to Russia IronLionZion Nov 6 #2
I saw someone else with NATO making a similar response. Silver Gaia Nov 6 #3
Yeah, they have no choice but to kiss his ass Polybius Nov 6 #4
They're being "gentlemen" Lulu KC Nov 6 #7
Flattery can't hurt. But it doesn't matter. Koreans will be occupying Ukraine shortly. The other North Korea. SupportSanity Nov 6 #5
Oh, man Lulu KC Nov 6 #6
Zelensky is a dead man walking and he knows it. Irish_Dem Nov 6 #8
Trump will negotiate with Russia and without Zelenskyy. He's done it before. Marcuse Nov 6 #9
So much will go wrong after bluestarone Nov 6 #11

Silver Gaia

(4,897 posts)
3. I saw someone else with NATO making a similar response.
Wed Nov 6, 2024, 02:44 PM
Nov 6

I thought WTF? Maybe they are just trying do do whatever they can to curry favor with flattery?

SupportSanity

(1,163 posts)
5. Flattery can't hurt. But it doesn't matter. Koreans will be occupying Ukraine shortly. The other North Korea.
Wed Nov 6, 2024, 02:47 PM
Nov 6

And they will be bringing their long range missiles with them.

Irish_Dem

(58,803 posts)
8. Zelensky is a dead man walking and he knows it.
Wed Nov 6, 2024, 05:57 PM
Nov 6

The best he can do is plead for his life and some minimal favorable terms.

Marcuse

(8,041 posts)
9. Trump will negotiate with Russia and without Zelenskyy. He's done it before.
Wed Nov 6, 2024, 07:13 PM
Nov 6

Ukraine = Afghanistan
Taliban = Russia
Trump = Trump

"Europe, you're on your own.”

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