Ukraine Accepts U.S. Ceasefire Deal Awaiting Russia’s Response
Ukraine has agreed to a deal put forward by the Trump administration during a meeting in Saudi Arabia, marking a big step toward securing a ceasefire and potentially ending the war with Russia. (Sratement from President Zelensky posted on X --- https://x.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/189953 … e-russians )
“We’ll take this offer now to the Russians, and we hope that they’ll say yes,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters.
Rubio, standing alongside National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, didn’t go into the specifics of the deal. But according to a readout from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office, Kyiv has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire—on the condition that Moscow accepts the terms. “We hope the Russians answer to that,” Rubio said. “The best goodwill gesture the Russians can provide is to say yes.”
Following Ukraine’s acceptance of the U.S.-brokered deal, President Donald Trump decided to lift the pause on U.S. security assistance to Ukraine “effective immediately” and also renewed intelligence sharing.
Rubio made it clear that this is just the beginning. If Moscow agrees, then the real negotiations can finally get underway. “This is very serious. Today, people will die in this war. They died yesterday, and sadly, unless there’s a ceasefire tonight, they’ll die tomorrow,” Rubio said. “The president wants that to stop.”
Waltz echoed that sentiment, saying, “We’ve gone from if this war is going to end to how this war is going to end.”
The next phase of talks will focus on major humanitarian issues, including the return of children abducted by Russia and the release of prisoners of war, according to Rubio and Waltz.
Waltz also confirmed that the Trump administration and Ukraine’s delegation discussed serious security guarantees to make sure any peace deal actually holds. However, neither Kyiv nor Washington has shared specifics just yet. A readout of the talks said both sides agreed to name their negotiating teams and get to work on securing a long-term peace deal. The U.S. also committed to discussing the proposal with Russia.
Ukraine also made it clear that European partners should be part of the peace process, according to the readout.
As for a mineral deal between Ukraine and the U.S., Rubio said that’s a conversation for another day. “We were here in pursuit of peace,” he told reporters. “That doesn’t mean the mineral deal is not very important.”
Hopefully, this first step toward a ceasefire brings an end to the death and destruction, paving the way for ongoing talks that result in a lasting peace agreement. The Ukrainian people have endured so much—it's time for peace to finally come to them.What was Putin's reply to the ceasefire that Zelensky agreed to on March 11, 2025
On March 13, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin responded to the U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire, which Ukraine had accepted on March 11. While expressing support for the idea in principle, Putin raised several concerns that he believes need addressing to ensure a lasting peace. He emphasized that any cessation of hostilities should not allow Ukraine to rearm or regroup militarily, as this could undermine the ceasefire's effectiveness. Additionally, Putin questioned how the ceasefire would be monitored across the extensive front line, highlighting the complexity of enforcement.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Putin's response, describing it as "very manipulative" and accusing him of preparing to reject the ceasefire by imposing conditions that could delay or prevent its implementation. Zelensky emphasized Ukraine's readiness for peace and urged the international community to apply pressure on Russia to commit to the ceasefire without preconditions.
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U.S. President Donald Trump found Putin's remarks "promising" but acknowledged that further negotiations are necessary to address the raised concerns. He reiterated his desire for a swift end to the conflict and indicated plans to discuss the matter directly with Putin in the near future.
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The situation remains fluid, with ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the conflict and establishing a sustainable peace in the region.Update March 14, 2025
'He is putting pressure on President Putin and the Russians to do the right thing,' Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Friday, Fox news
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Friday that "we have never been closer to peace," as the U.S. waits for Russia’s answer on a 30-day ceasefire agreement. Ukraine accepted the deal earlier this week after a meeting with U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia, on the condition that Moscow commits to the plan.
Leavitt noted that this morning President Donald Trump put out a scathing Truth Social post that included a message urging the Russians to accept the U.S. ceasefire proposal.
TRUMP 'HOPES' PUTIN AGREES TO CEASEFIRE AS MOSCOW SIGNALS NO TRUCE YET
"He is putting pressure on President Putin and the Russians to do the right thing," Leavitt told reporters. "Yesterday was a productive day for the United States of America and for the world. In terms of peace, we have never been this close to peace."
In celebrating the administration’s success, Leavitt pointed out that yesterday NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised Trump’s handling of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Rutte told Trump that he "broke the deadlock" in the Russia-Ukraine war with this week’s peace talks in Saudi Arabia and the opening of a "dialogue with the Russians."
"Ukraine, you broke the deadlock, as you said, all the killing and the young people dying, cities getting destroyed. And the fact that you did that, you started a dialogue with the Russians and the successful talks in Saudi Arabia, now with the Ukrainians. I really want to commend you for this," Rutte said.
Earlier on Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for tougher sanctions on Russia and accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of trying to drag out the peace talks to prolong the war.
However, on Thursday, while taking questions from reporters alongside Rutte, Trump said he would prefer peace to sanctions, but noted that there were things the U.S. could do financially that would be "very bad for Russia." He did not specify what that would entail."
Keeping the faith!Yeah, hope springs eternal we shall see. What will Russia say since we are not privy to what compromises were agreed upon
The lack of information being shared about the negotiations to end the war is likely due to the sensitive and complex nature of the talks. In conflicts like this, where multiple parties are involved with deep historical, political, and cultural divides, in my view, details of negotiations might often be kept confidential to prevent misunderstandings, leaks that could undermine progress, or public pressure that might derail the process.
I think, diplomatic negotiations typically require a great deal of time and patience, and parties need the space to work through sensitive issues without outside interference. Publicly revealing the details too soon could also lead to heightened emotions due to media coverage and unrealistic expectations that could make it more difficult to reach a compromise.
So, while it may be frustrating to not know what is being discussed, the lack of leaks might often be a sign that the involved parties are trying to ensure that any potential deal is not prematurely disrupted. The goal is usually to reach a comprehensive and lasting solution, which I think will require careful, behind-the-scenes negotiation.
March 17 2025 Update Trump and Putin have a scheduled call on March 18...
As of March 17, 2025, the conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues, with ongoing efforts to establish a ceasefire and negotiate peace. A significant development is the scheduled phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, set for Tuesday, March 18. The primary focus of this discussion is to broker a 30-day ceasefire, serving as a foundation for more comprehensive peace talks.
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In the lead-up to this call, both nations have outlined their respective conditions for a ceasefire:
Russia's Stance:
Neutrality and NATO: Russia demands that Ukraine renounce its ambitions to join NATO and adopt a neutral status.
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Territorial Control: Moscow insists on maintaining control over the four Ukrainian regions it annexed in 2022: Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia.
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Military Restrictions: Russia seeks assurances that Ukraine will reduce its military capabilities and refrain from rearming, coupled with a cessation of Western military aid to Kyiv.
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Ukraine's Position:
Security Guarantees: Kyiv is calling for robust security assurances from international partners to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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Territorial Integrity: Ukraine firmly rejects any concessions regarding its territorial boundaries and demands the withdrawal of Russian forces from occupied regions.
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Humanitarian Concerns: The Ukrainian government emphasizes the importance of addressing humanitarian issues, including the return of deported children and civilians detained in Russia.
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In my view---It appears Russia has some very aggressive demands.The Call March 18--- Fox News President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin for at least 90 minutes Tuesday about ending the war in Ukraine, the White House said, noting that the two leaders agreed that "negotiations will begin immediately in the Middle East."
The two leaders also agreed to a ceasefire against energy infrastructure, both sides said.
The call began at 10 a.m. ET, according to White House spokesman Dan Scavino. The White House then said around 12:52 p.m. that the call was over, though it would not say initially exactly when each side hung up.
"Today, President Trump and President Putin spoke about the need for peace and a ceasefire in the Ukraine war. Both leaders agreed this conflict needs to end with a lasting peace," the White House said in a statement after the call. "They also stressed the need for improved bilateral relations between the United States and Russia. The blood and treasure that both Ukraine and Russia have been spending in this war would be better spent on the needs of their people.
"This conflict should never have started and should have been ended long ago with sincere and good faith peace efforts. The leaders agreed that the movement to peace will begin with an energy and infrastructure ceasefire, as well as technical negotiations on implementation of a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea, full ceasefire and permanent peace," it continued. "These negotiations will begin immediately in the Middle East."
"The leaders spoke broadly about the Middle East as a region of potential cooperation to prevent future conflicts. They further discussed the need to stop proliferation of strategic weapons and will engage with others to ensure the broadest possible application. The two leaders shared the view that Iran should never be in a position to destroy Israel," the White House also said. "The two leaders agreed that a future with an improved bilateral relationship between the United States and Russia has huge upside. This includes enormous economic deals and geopolitical stability when peace has been achieved."
During the call, Putin said a complete cessation of military aid to Ukraine was a key condition for ending the war, Russia's state-run TASS news agency reported, citing the Kremlin.
Trump said last night that "Many elements of a Final Agreement" to end the Ukraine war "have been agreed to, but much remains."
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday that the two leaders would speak about the war in Ukraine but that there are a "large number of questions" regarding normalizing U.S.-Russia relations, according to The Associated Press.
State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said Monday that "the ball is now in Russia's court" to accept a U.S.-proposed ceasefire deal that Ukraine agreed to last week.
The U.S.-backed proposal, which includes an immediate 30-day ceasefire and guaranteed resumption of U.S. military aid and intelligence to Ukraine, was finalized during diplomatic talks in Saudi Arabia last week.
"Ukraine expressed readiness to accept the U.S. proposal to enact an immediate interim 30-day ceasefire to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The ball is now in Russia's court," Bruce said during a State Department briefing.
The last time Trump and Putin spoke was in mid-February.
"I just had a lengthy and highly productive phone call with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. We discussed Ukraine, the Middle East, Energy, Artificial Intelligence, the power of the Dollar, and various other subjects," Trump said at the time.
"We both reflected on the Great History of our Nations, and the fact that we fought so successfully together in World War II, remembering, that Russia lost tens of millions of people, and we, likewise, lost so many!" Trump continued.
"We each talked about the strengths of our respective Nations and the great benefit that we will someday have in working together. But first, as we both agreed, we want to stop the millions of deaths taking place in the War with Russia/Ukraine," he also said.Great news
March 18--- WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed during a lengthy call Tuesday to an immediate pause in strikes against energy infrastructure in the Ukraine war, but the Russian leader stopped short of backing a broader 30-day pause in fighting that the U.S. administration is pressing for.
The White House described it as the first step in a “movement to peace” that it hopes will include a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea and eventually a full and lasting end to the fighting.
Putin during the call reiterated his demand for an end to foreign military and intelligence assistance to Ukraine, according to the Kremlin.
And there was no indication that he has backed away from his conditions for a prospective peace deal, which are fiercely opposed by Kyiv. Russia wants Ukraine to pull back its troops from the four regions that Moscow has annexed but never fully captured, renounce any prospect of joining the NATO military alliance and sharply cut its army.
Shortly after the call ended, air raid alerts sounded in Kyiv, followed by explosions in the city. Local officials urged people to seek shelter.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters that Ukraine is open to any proposals that lead to a sustainable and just peace, but stressed the need for full transparency in discussions.
Zelenskyy said he was seeking more details on what Putin and Trump agreed on, but rejected Putin’s demand for halting military aid and intelligence sharing to Ukraine, warning that such a move would weaken Ukraine.
“We need to understand what the conversation is about," Zelenskyy said. “What are the details? And hopefully, we will be fully informed, and our partners will discuss everything with us.”
He added: “There are two sides in this war — Russia and Ukraine. Trying to negotiate without Ukraine, in my view, will not be productive."
Ukrainian officials had proposed a ceasefire covering the Black Sea and long-range missile strikes and the release of prisoners.
Trump immediately cheered Tuesday's development as a major step toward his ultimate goal of ending the biggest land war in Europe since World War II.
“We agreed to an immediate Ceasefire on all Energy and Infrastructure, with an understanding that we will be working quickly to have a Complete Ceasefire and, ultimately, an END to this very horrible War between Russia and Ukraine,” Trump said on social media.
Putin also told Trump that Russia and Ukraine are set to exchange 175 prisoners of war each on Wednesday, and Russia will also hand over to Ukraine 23 badly wounded soldiers, the Kremlin said.
The limited pause comes as Trump still hopes to get Russia to sign off on his 30-day ceasefire proposal aimed at ending the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian officials last week agreed to the 30-day ceasefire proposal during talks in Saudi Arabia led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. White House special envoy Steve Witkoff then met with Putin in Moscow to discuss the proposal.
Zelenskyy, however, remains skeptical that Putin is ready for peace as Russian forces continue to pound Ukraine.
“This is not a game where only Putin dictates the rules,” Zelenskyy said, making clear he remains doubtful that Putin was serious about wanting peace.Because lying is just second nature..
Asked by Laura Ingraham if Putin demanded an end to aid, Trump said, “No, he didn't-- we didn't talk about aid. Actually, we didn't talk about aid at all, we talked about a lot of things, but aid was never discussed.”
Per the Kremlin readout of the Trump-Putin call, “It was emphasized that the key condition for preventing the escalation of the conflict and working towards its resolution through political and diplomatic means should be the complete cessation of foreign military aid and the provision of intelligence information to Kyiv.”
https://apnews.com/article/trump-putin- … dd5c66c2b1update March 23, 2025
US, Ukraine hold talks in Saudi Arabia ahead of US-Russia meeting on Monday
Delegations from Ukraine and Russia are meeting their United States counterparts separately in Riyadh.
"Delegations from the United States and Ukraine have been holding talks in Saudi Arabia as part of peace negotiations brokered by the administration of US President Donald Trump.
Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, representing Ukraine in Riyadh, said “productive” talks had concluded late Sunday.
Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a televised statement, “Our team is working in a completely constructive manner. The conversation is quite useful; the work of the delegations is continuing.”
“But no matter what we say to our partners today, we need to get [Russian President Vladimir] Putin to give a real order to stop the strikes. Whoever brought this war must take it back,” he said.
Umerov said at the beginning of the talks that the two parties were discussing the protection of energy sites and critical infrastructure from attacks. What a partial truce would actually cover has been contentious, with Moscow and Kyiv stating differing parameters.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff on Sunday expressed optimism ahead of these high-stakes talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war, telling Fox News he believed Putin wanted peace. “I just don’t see that he wants to take all of Europe,” Witkoff added
The Russian and US delegations will meet separately in Riyadh on Monday.
In the meantime, at least seven people have been killed in overnight Russian drone attacks in Ukraine, as Zelenskyy urged his Western allies to put more pressure on Moscow to cease its attacks on the country in advance of the peace talks.
Three people, including a five-year-old child, were killed and 10 were injured in a drone attack on the capital Kyiv, the city’s military administration said on Sunday.
Elsewhere, four people were killed in Russian attacks in the Donetsk region, regional Governor Vadym Filashkin said, including three who died in an attack on the front-line Ukrainian town of Dobropillya.
Earlier, the Ukrainian Air Force said Russia launched 147 drones overnight, sending them to several Ukrainian regions. The Air Force said 97 of the drones were shot down, and 25 did not reach their targets.
In a statement on social media, Zelenskyy said attacks such as the one in Kyiv were a daily occurrence for Ukraine.
“This week alone, more than 1,580 guided aerial bombs, almost 1,100 strike drones and 15 missiles of various types were used against our people,” he said. “New solutions are needed, with new pressure on Moscow to stop both these strikes and this war.”
Meanwhile, Russia’s Ministry of Defence said its forces “destroyed and intercepted” 59 Ukrainian drones overnight, centred over the regions of Rostov and Astrakhan.
‘Difficult negotiations’
On Saturday night, Trump said efforts to stop further escalation in the war were “somewhat under control”.
The US president told Clay Travis, the founder of sports website Outkick, during an interview on Air Force One that “rational discussions” and having good relationships with Putin and Zelenskyy were key to negotiating the war’s end.
Last week, Trump had separate discussions with Putin and Zelenskyy aimed at ending the war that began in 2022. They came weeks after Trump and his Vice President JD Vance berated Zelenskyy at the White House.
However, while the talks fell short of Trump’s aim to secure a complete 30-day ceasefire, Putin did agree to stop Russian attacks on energy infrastructure for the period, which Zelenskyy accepted. Yet, since agreeing, both sides have accused each other of targeting energy sites.
The Kremlin on Sunday downplayed expectations for a rapid resolution to the Ukraine conflict, saying talks were just beginning and that “difficult negotiations” were ahead.
“We are only at the beginning of this path,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russian state TV.
He said Russia’s “main” focus in its talks with the US would be discussing a possible resumption of a 2022 grain deal that ensured safe navigation for Ukrainian agricultural exports in the Black Sea.
Moscow pulled out of the deal – brokered by Turkiye and the United Nations – in 2023, accusing the West of failing to uphold its commitments to ease sanctions on Russia’s own exports of agricultural products and fertilisers.
Earlier, Senator Grigory Karasin, leading the Russian delegation, told the Zvezda TV channel owned by the Defence Ministry that they “hope to achieve at least some progress” in the meeting.
Karasin said he and his fellow negotiator, Sergey Beseda of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), would approach the talks in a “combative and constructive” mood.
“We are going with the mood to fight for the solution of at least one issue,” Karasin told Zvezda."Peace will come quickly when the US stops paying for this war.
It comes down to Trump shutting down military aid, intelligence, special forces, weapons ...
Trump as yet is not committed to doing that, he wants to secure BlackRock's investment, he wants to make a deal that puts American interests in Ukraine.
If I were Putin I'd continue the war as well ...the goal is to keep America out of Ukraine, Georgia and anywhere else along the Russian border where Russia still has interests and investments.
Trump will continue to fail at ending this war until he is willing to walk away and stop supporting it.
If Trump is not willing to abandon Zelensky and tell Larry Fink to F off... He will continue in vain to get a deal done ...Putin will not let the US settle into Ukraine. Not now... Neither would I... There is no country on the planet less trustworthy than ours.
One minute we have a dementia patient as President starting a war with Russia and never communicating with Putin at all.
The next minute we have a President trying to make it a good economic investment for America ...oh and end the war while doing it.
Kinda like when Trump strangled Iran's economy and the Middle East began to calm down.
And then the dementia patient became President and gave Iran hundreds of billions, which went to Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis.
Putin can't afford to give Trump a good deal or end the war on any terms not favorable to Russia... Who knows what lunatic will be in control after Trump.I completely agree that peace will only come when the U.S. stops funding this war. I believe Trump is holding out on playing that card as a last resort, but most likely, he has already shared this with Zelensky. Cutting off military aid entirely would be the ultimate negotiating tool, but Trump is a dealmaker—he’s likely using the possibility of doing so as leverage to secure American interests first. However, if he isn’t willing to pull the plug when necessary, then he risks being just another U.S. president trying to manage a conflict rather than resolve it.
From a common-sense perspective, why should Putin take any deal that allows the U.S. to entrench itself in Ukraine? America has a history of shifting foreign policy based on political cycles, and Putin knows that even if Trump strikes a deal, another administration could come in and undermine it. To address this, the U.S. could work on establishing agreements with more global consensus—through multilateral bodies like the UN or NATO—that would ensure any peace deal is more enduring and less subject to domestic political shifts. By bringing in more international stakeholders, it makes it harder for any one administration to reverse progress without significant pushback from allies. This way, Putin would have greater assurance that the U.S. commitment to a deal would be sustained, even if there’s a change in leadership. But without that level of international buy-in, no deal will hold weight with Putin.
If Trump really wants to end this war, he has to take a hard stance, cut the financial lifeline, and make it clear that the U.S. will not continue to be a player in Ukraine’s fight. Otherwise, this cycle will repeat with every new administration.Don't forget, they had a peace deal, approved by the UN, backed by France and Germany...
And then Biden got elected and the script changed. Ukraine's artillery efforts in the Donbas increased, Zelensky began his world tour demanding support to take Crimea back "by any means necessary"...
And Putin could see where things were heading and instead of letting America dictate when the war would escalate, on his border, he escalated it on his terms.
Again, what business do we have interfering?
We thought Russia was weaker than it is, we thought Putin ready to be toppled from within.
We thought we could get the whole world to side with us as we took down Russia.
The world said it has had enough.
The UAE, Saudi Arabia, and many other nations shifted permanently from supporting America and trading exclusively in the Dollar to supporting Russia and BRICS.
No President ever did more harm to America's position globally in my life time... Biden did more for China's wellbeing than I thought possible.
He gave up Afghanistan to China's silk road initiative... He pushed Russia into their arms in the way only a war could... He drained another 13 trillion from America in a mere 4 years...
All we have to show for it is inflation and more than ten million migrants with no high skills or education... Unless being a criminal is now considered a trade... With the lunatics of the Biden administration that is likely.I see where you're coming from, and there’s no denying that Biden’s policies have weakened America’s global standing. The shift of nations toward BRICS and away from the dollar is a major consequence of how this administration has handled foreign policy. I also agree that the Afghanistan withdrawal was a disaster that handed strategic advantages to China.
That said, while I think the West underestimated Russia’s resilience, I’m not sure the original plan was as ambitious as ‘taking down Russia.’ It looks more like arrogance in assuming Russia would fold under economic pressure. What’s frustrating is that the U.S. could have played the role of a negotiator instead of fueling escalation, yet the administration chose a path that drained our resources and hurt our economy. Meanwhile, as you pointed out, we’re flooded with millions of migrants while our own citizens struggle.
At this point, I think the biggest question is: Where does this leave America? Because if we keep going down this road, we might not be the dominant force in the world much longer.
"the dementia patient - President"
As opposed to the convicted felon president?
Well so much for settling the war in Ukraine...
Putin begins biggest Russian military call-up in years
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the conscription of 160,000 men into the army, state media reported, marking the largest draft initiative in years, even as ceasefire talks with Ukraine continue under U.S. mediation....
Putin's order, effective April 1 through July 15, calls up Russian citizens aged 18 to 30 for military service, according to state news agency TASS.
The spring conscription campaign will not only add fresh troops and replace conscripts who have completed their service.
Sort of seems he's thumbing his nose at us.
OH WELL...
https://www.newsweek.com/putin-largest- … ks-2053658So much for settling the war in Ukraine...
Rubio Says U.S. to Decide in Days if End to War in Ukraine Is ‘Doable’
“If it is not possible to end the war in Ukraine, we need to move on,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio said as he departed meetings in Paris.
Really, Little Marco? Dear leader said he'd have this thing wrapped up before he took office?
OH WELL
The United States will abandon efforts to end the war in Ukraine if it proves impossible to broker meaningful progress in the next several days, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said as he departed Paris on Friday a day after meeting with President Emmanuel Macron of France.
"Mr. Rubio said Mr. Trump “has spent 87 days at the highest level of this government repeatedly making efforts to bring this war to an end. We are now reaching a point when we need to decide and determine whether this is even possible or not.”
I guess it's just just not as easy as Trump thought.... He's just not really a very bright man or a very skilled man.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/18/worl … paris.html"He's just not really a very bright man or a very skilled man."
He certainly isn't! After all there have been dozens and dozens of far more ordinary men and women that have already ended the war, right?He promised to end it before he took office... His words. Folks will let him off the hook now though? After all of the criticism leveled at Biden? Absolutely not. The truth of the matter? This foreign policy thing isn't as easy as all the "art of the deal" BS he puts out...
Good one--- But I don't think your point will be we;ll digested... I mean it's always look hear, not there. Easier to slam Trump instead of the guy who did zero to stop Russia from entering Ukraine, spent billions on keeping the war fired up. And did zero to bring this war to an end.
So it is hard to end a war but easy to prevent one? How does that work? Maybe Trump should have kept his mouth shut? Why do you think Putin would have listened to anyone at anytime who tried to stop him from doing exactly what he wanted to do?
Putin wanted to invade Ukraine, so he did. Putin wants to continue the war in Ukraine and thus it looks like he will... Any action that could have theoretically prevented this war could also end it, right?Preventing a war and ending one are two entirely different beasts. Deterrence works before blood is shed, it’s about posture, policy, and consequences. Once a war starts, especially one driven by a major power like Russia, the dynamics shift. You’re now dealing with sunk costs, national pride, and geopolitical stakes.
Putin may not have listened, sure—but the point is, nobody even tried hard enough to stop him when it mattered. And when you spend billions to prolong a conflict but don’t prioritize diplomacy with equal urgency, you're not aiming for peace, you’re playing politics. So, if Trump’s words were reckless, what do we call inaction dressed as leadership?
It's disheartening to see this war escalating to such a level. I truly hope Putin agrees to the ceasefire currently on the table so that meaningful negotiations can finally begin.
Yeah, I remember the pledge and boast by Trump and Vance for ending the war immediately upon their swearing in. So, now what has happened? Putin plays Trump for the chump that he is. Anyone with any grey matter knows that Putin did not fight a 3 year war to be charmed by Trump to put aside all of his objectives for starting it.
Trump and Vance is the latest comedy duo among the ranks of Abbott and Costello or Laurel and Hardy, so who is the "straight man" on this team?
The fact remains that Trump and his crack negotiating team laid an egg, big time. I or any reasonably intelligent person could have probably told you that Putin was not interested in negotiations or a peaceful solution. that was evident long before Trump took office, with a just a small dash of discernment.
And now our "negotiating" comes down to this..
We have never looked more foolish and pathetic. He’s slow walking Ukraine’s destruction while doing this BS to say “see, I tried.”"We have never looked more foolish and pathetic."
Except when our wondrous leaders told us that men are women.
Except when our glorious leaders told us the border was secure with thousands crossing illegally every day.
Except when our leaders of morality told us that discrimination based on color or sex is not discrimination, but DEI instead.
Except when our greatest universities told us that "diversity" included banning this race or that one from being a part of the student body.
Except when those guiding and teaching our children tell us that a 3 year old must learn about sexual perversions and lies so that they can understand themselves.
The list is long and varied of incredibly foolish and pathetic claims from those holding power over us.Putin thumbing his nose at America has nothing to do with DEI or transgenderism. It's about Putin knowing full well he can do whatever he wants under this regime. He knows he has a friend in Trump.
I mean maybe if Trump says it this way...
Vladimir stoooooooppppp
You know like kids do when they're in the backseat of a car.
Its a shame we had such a pathetic Administration before Trump that started this war, refused to even talk to Putin and sabotaged any and all efforts to negotiate a peace deal...
So the warmongering lunatics got what they want... and after 3 years and millions of mutilated or killed humans suffering the arrogance and evil of the Biden Administration... I suppose for a rational person it is easy to understand that you cannot just snap your fingers and get the war to end.
Not now that we are in the midst of WWIII... with Iran (and all their proxy groups like the Houthis) and Russia and North Korea... thank you Biden!This argument just doesn't hold any water. Why was Putin any different or more amenable to backing down from his ambitions prior to the war versus now?? Doesn't make any sense. I mean I think you're basically saying that Trump just doesn't have the negotiating skills to end this war. Maga thought that Biden could have prevented it but for some reason Trump can't stop it?
Eliminating Ukraine as we know it has always been Putin's goal.Well, Ken
Trump should not have been boasting about solving this conflict in “a day”. So, now you resort to blaming Biden. I thought that the “stable genius” would make successful negotiations child’s play. Not quite
It has hardly been over 100 days and we already have a Trumpster fire of epic proportions.
My prediction is that those who voted for Trump based on their assessment of the economy and such will desert , leaving only those slavishly loyal lemming types who choose to stay on a sinking ship and hang on until they reach “Davy Jones’ locker”, rock bottom.
That will put Republican legislators on the spot, to have a chance with constituents blaming Trump for economic misfortunes, they will turn on Trump if it is between loyalty to him verses getting reelected. It will no longer be one and the same.
So, Trumpers, prepare your Roman toga outfits because there will soon be mayhem in the Senate chamber and malice in the palace. Trump will be stabbed in the back by those that he terrified before as Trump will be politically weak enough where they will not fear any retaliation on his part.
How would Trump react? Declare martial law, who knows?
Helter Skelter…. Promise made, promise kept…..
Flashback ...
Sec. of State Mike Pompeo: "Today, the Trump administration is releasing what we’re calling the Crimea Declaration...I want to assure this committee that the US does not and will not recognize the Kremlin’s purported annexation of Crimea”
(2018)
My how things have changed
https://x.com/RpsAgainstTrump/status/19 … 2976507220He has lost the Wall Street journal, Fox News and now the Post...
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Biden's Staunch Support for Ukraine vs. Trump's Diplomatic Aspiration
by Sharlee 2 months ago
Since the war in Ukraine escalated in February 2022, I’ve been observing President Joe Biden’s firm stance against Russian aggression. He has made it clear that supporting Ukraine is a top priority, implementing extensive sanctions against the Kremlin and pushing for strong military and financial...
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Putin Needs To Be Removed -- Timeline Of What Followed That Statement
by Sharlee 3 years ago
Please read, and just add your thoughts.6:49 pm: Putin cannot remain in power, Biden saysRussian President Vladimir Putin could not remain in power, and his war against Ukraine has been a strategic failure for Moscow, Biden said on Saturday."For God's sake, this man cannot remain in...
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Is Russia Going to Invade Ukraine? Should America care if they do?
by Readmikenow 10 days ago
I guess in this situation I do have a bias. I'm Ukrainian. I have relatives in Ukraine. I've been to Ukraine more than once. I have a bias, but I may also have a bit more insight into the situation.Russa invaded Ukraine in 2014. The propaganda will say it was Ukrainian...
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Presidential Debate. What do you think will happen?
by Readmikenow 7 months ago
I think harris lacks a lot in debate skills. She avoids questions from the press. Interviews she has done are very few. With the one national press interview done by her she was accompanied by her VP. It was taped. harris will have a difficult time answering questions...
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Did Ukraine start the war?
by Willowarbor 4 weeks ago
Trump on Tuesday appeared to blame Ukraine’s leaders for the war triggered by a Russian invasion three years ago, scoffing at comments from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about Kyiv being left out of a meeting between American and Russian officials.“I think I have the power to end this war....