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some guy with some opinions

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

NATO is the most cost-effective option for preventing another war. It is the simplest and most logical solution.

If Ukraine does not join NATO, we will have to create NATO within Ukraine, which means maintaining an army strong enough to repel aggression, financing it, producing and storing enough of our own weapons, and negotiating with our partners about their participation to deter Russia from starting another war.

That’s why we are talking about a comprehensive system of security guarantees—military, economic, and political. We need to weigh everything—what is cheaper, what is more realistic, and what can be done faster.

I am grateful to everyone who supports Ukraine in our work toward real security.

[Piers Morgan @piersmorgan]

The vaccines were imperfect (like all vaccines) but saved millions of lives. If you don’t agree then you’re as wrong about that as you are about Ukraine. And that’s hard to do.

[Alex Vindman 🇺🇸 @AVindman]

This is a straw-man argument. You’re saying Russia is bigger, has more people, and equipment. Flash of the obvious.

It takes more to win wars. Look at Afghanistan and Vietnam. Better yet, America during the Revolutionary war.

The quality of Russia’s troops is inferior, hence Russia takes 1500 casualties a day. Its equipment advantages were greatest 3 years ago and have been reducing throughout the war. Their heavy equipment is Soviet era.

The net, effect is that Russia has made very little gains in the last two 2.5 years.

Russia’s doesn’t have the staying power for protracted war. But you and Trump are sure as heck ready to through Putin a life-line.

Ukraine is also hard pressed, particularly because your predecessors squandered opportunity. You have a chance to properly support Ukraine and bring this war to a conclusion.

Ukraine is holding and likely claw back territory, compelling Russia to negotiate.

Your current approach is the capitulate and appease. That will embolden Putin to fight-on and take more. This is a recipe for protracted war and bigger war.

The lessons of the past are to act with resolve not appease dictators.

[Jake Broe @RealJakeBroe]

These are the current teams.
Democracies vs Dictatorships.
Will you fight for the light or for the darkness?

[Garry Kasparov @Kasparov63]

Trump said he had good meetings with Russia and not so good ones with Ukraine. Yes, when you ask nothing of Russia and agree to everything Putin wants, those will go great. When you make unreasonable demands of Ukraine, those aren't going to go so well.

[Francesco Venier @checovenier]

WHERE ARE OBAMA AND HIS ROYAL FAMILY? WHERE ARE THE CLINTONS? WHERE ARE THE METOOS? WHERE ARE THE BLMS? WHERE IS THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY? IS THIS OLD SOCIALIST THE ONLY ONE WITH THE GUTS TO STAND FOR THE AMERICAN VALUES OF FREEDOM, DEMOCRACY, SELF DETERMINATION?

[Michael A. Arouet @MichaelAArouet]

Supporting Trump was not a popular thing with many of my friends and family members. I did it nevertheless.

If Trump really said that Ukraine started the war, I feel deeply ashamed for my naivety. I strongly assume that most decent people feel the same way.

[Piers Morgan @piersmorgan]

I admire a lot of what you do, @elonmusk .. but your vicious attack on President Zelensky last night was incredibly disappointing. Anything negative to say about Vladimir Putin - or is it just the guy whose country he illegally invaded who is the problem?

[Vatnik Soup @P_Kallioniemi]

The Trump administration and MAGA today;

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

I had a productive talk with UK Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer. Europe must be at the negotiating table to end the war and ensure strong security guarantees. Ukraine’s security is inseparable from Europe’s security.

We coordinated our military cooperation, joint steps, and engagements for the coming week, which will be very active. The UK and its people are among Ukraine’s biggest supporters, and we deeply appreciate this.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

I am ending the day with a long and substantial conversation with French President @EmmanuelMacron.

I told him about my meeting with General Kellogg and my recent calls with foreign leaders. Ukraine, the U.S., and Europe must act consistently—a united position is key to bringing a just peace closer.

As always, our discussion with Emmanuel was constructive. Clear coordination of our positions, joint plans, and next steps. We thoroughly discussed our views on security guarantees—a just and lasting peace is our shared goal, and we are working toward it together. This is how true partners should work.

The future security architecture must be strong—so strong that Russia can never attack anyone again. And it is possible to guarantee this.

Thank you, Emmanuel, for your advice and support.

[Piers Morgan @piersmorgan]

Well said @DouglasKMurray 👏👏👏

[Stephen King @StephenKing]

Just wanted to say that Trump is a traitorous, Putin-loving dipshit!
Goes double for Elon!

[Destiny | Steven Bonnell II @TheOmniLiberal]

She was wrong, though. They didn't even get to lunch, Putin ate him for breakfast.

[Nikki Haley HQ @NikkiHaleyHQ]

The worst thing we can do is walk back from our friends right now.

America needs to stand with Israel, Taiwan and Ukraine.

[Dietmar Pichler @DietmarPichler1]

Little experiment: Since President Reagan is no longer with us, I was curious and asked ChatGPT what he might say about the current situation. The results are quite interesting. AI-generated photo by Grok.

AI generated "Reaganesque" speech (ChatGPT):

"My fellow Americans,

I speak to you today not as a Republican, not as a Democrat, but as an American who believes in freedom, in democracy, and in the sacred duty we have to stand against tyranny wherever it may rise.

For decades, the United States has been a shining city on a hill—a beacon of hope for those oppressed, a defender of liberty, and a friend to those who fight for their own freedom. That is who we are. That is who we have always been. And that is who we must remain.

Today, we see a tyrant in Moscow—Vladimir Putin, a man who mourns the fall of the Soviet Union, not because he seeks peace, but because he longs for empire. A man who crushes dissent, silences opponents, and wages war against a free and sovereign Ukraine.

And yet, we hear voices here at home—some even within our own party—who would rather appease this dictator than oppose him. Who would rather shake his hand than stand firm against his aggression. Who mock and belittle a man like President Zelensky, not because he has failed, but because he has dared to succeed. Because he has dared to resist. Because he has dared to stand on his feet and say, not today, not ever!

Let me be clear: America does not cower before tyrants. America does not abandon its allies. America does not betray those who fight for the very ideals upon which this nation was founded.

Some would have us turn inward, retreat from the world stage, and cozy up to those who despise our way of life. But we have seen this story before, and we know how it ends. Weakness invites aggression. Silence encourages oppression. And appeasement? Appeasement is but a prelude to disaster.

So I ask you, my fellow Americans: Shall we stand with the man who jails his critics, poisons his opponents, and invades his neighbors? Or shall we stand with the man who fights—not for conquest, but for the right of his people to live in peace and liberty?

If America is to remain the last, best hope of Earth, we must choose wisely. Because the free world still looks to us, as it always has. And I say, as I have always said: Mr. Putin, we will not yield. And Mr. Zelensky, we stand with you.

God bless you, and God bless the United States of America"

[Garry Kasparov @Kasparov63]

If Zelensky were half as corrupt as Trump and Musk say, they’d be happy to do business with him just like they do with Russia and China. But Trump tried before and Zelensky turned him down, indirectly leading to Trump's impeachment.

[Ed Krassenstein @EdKrassen]

MAGA, be honest—if a foreign enemy invaded the U.S. and occupied 20% of our land, would you seriously argue that we shouldn’t declare martial law? That we shouldn’t fight back? That we should just hand over whatever the enemy demands?

Because that’s exactly what Trump is telling Ukraine to do. And somehow, you're all nodding along.

It’s wild how fast your ideals and moral compass shift to match whatever Trump decides is right that day. If you can’t even question him—if you’re not allowed to have a differing opinion—then let’s stop pretending this isn’t a cult.

[Senator Mark Kelly @SenMarkKelly]

To call one of our allies ‘a dictator’ while they’re defending their country against an actual dictator is ridiculous. I’ve met with President Zelenskyy multiple times and understand how hard the people of Ukraine are fighting to defend their homeland.  I’ll continue to stand with them against Putin even if Trump won’t.