Trump and Scholz told Putin not to escalate. In response, he organizes one of the largest attacks on Ukraine. Putin will only understands force. It is impossible to persuade him peacefully.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is calling for a "new, large security package" to Kyiv, including the supply of a broader range of weapons..
“We must defend Ukraine. Precisely because we are a strong democracy!” Baerbock declared, urging immediate action.
“Now it is a matter of finally finding the strength to do what our partners are already doing,” Baerbock stated.
I consider Zelenskyy one of the greatest leaders in modern history, and here's why:
- Many thought he would flee Kyiv right after Feb 2022. Instead, he stayed and decided to fight against Russian barbarism
- He's been a target of massive disinformation and smear campaigns: he's been called a Nazi, Zionist, warlord, drug addict, corrupt, beggar, etc.
- He still delivers messages to his people on a daily basis, whom he watches die every day
- He goes around the world and asks for politicians and governments to help Ukraine defend itself, usually without any good results
- He's actually gone to the front lines to meet the soldiers, unlike the bunker grandpa
- He's had to make some tough war-time decision over censorship, elections, mobilization, etc.
Of course there's always room for criticism, and many Ukrainians have criticized him for domestic politics, decisions over the war, and so on. But I can't remember many war-time presidents or leaders who have done better.
Unfortunately, it seems like the war fatigue, US domestic politics and time has turned president Zelenskyy into a somewhat negative figure, and the Kremlin will most probably keep pushing their smear campaigns against him (just watch as its lackeys come and swarm in the comments below).
As Harvey Dent famously said in Dark Knight,
"You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain."
Trudeau’s a senior global statesman now. Duly and deeply respected for his success. And many other world leaders are following his policy lead. #Cdnpoli
@maddenifico The Sun is Setting on American Democracy and darkness is upon us with a storm a brewing on the horizon that I fear the Masses have ‘yet” to realize a Dick’tator on day one granted full immunity by our corrupt SCOTUS has changed the equation of norms that will test our democracy!
It cannot be overstated how corrupt this #DougFord deal is. It’s on the heels of Con MP’s like PP’s neofascist lying wingman, #MichaelBarrett trying to block the Trudeau gov’t from making satellite broadband available through a 🇨🇦 company & after learning about Musk’s abuses.
🚨NEW: Senators Jean Shaheen and Jack Reed have sent a letter to the Pentagon demanding they investigate Elon Musk’s business contracts with Russia due to his new role in the federal government.
RETWEET to thank these Senators for standing up for our democracy!