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Summary

Days before the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion, Ukrainians find unity threatened not just by Russia but also shifting U.S. support.

Donald Trump’s false labeling of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a "dictator" has provoked fierce backlash, even from Zelenskyy’s critics, who now rally around him.

With ongoing Russian attacks and Ukrainian forces stretched thin, Trump’s suggestion of a swift end to hostilities raises fears of concessions favoring Russia.

Officials argue that elections amid war would undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty. Many vow to continue resisting, regardless of major foreign policy changes.

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[–] Teknikal@eviltoast.org 4 points 19 hours ago

Does Trump realise the whole world just thought what an obvious lying Cunt.

[–] Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 14 points 1 day ago

Slava Ukraini from America. Fuck Trump.

[–] leadore@lemmy.world 27 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Ukrainian friends, as an American I'm sorry this has happened, sorry both for my country and for yours. It may be a small consolation as our new regime withdraws aid, but remember that most Americans are still on your side as we have been throughout the war.

Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 !

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[–] holdstrong@lemm.ee 9 points 1 day ago

There is a similar thing happening with Trudeau in Canada (with lower stakes perhaps). His popularity in 2024 was abysmal, but Trump being elected and coming after him as revived his legacy.

[–] madcaesar@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago

Fuck Trump, fuck Putin. We stand with Ukraine.

[–] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 11 points 1 day ago (4 children)

I'm worried that this will soon lead to a US invasion into Ukraine, using Russian talking points. The military is already beheaded to avoid any opposition

[–] Balaquina@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 day ago (2 children)

How many countries can this guy invade at a time? Greenland, Canada, Panama, South Africa, Ukraine... the list is so long I'm sure I'm missing somebody.

[–] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 1 points 8 hours ago

The US military is powerful but even they have their limits. With Cheeto now firing the tip brass and lowering it's budget immensely, expect the US armed forces to be extremely reduced in strength to the point where it won't be able to wage any war anywhere let alone multiple countries

[–] wide_eyed_stupid@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Wait, South Africa? Did I miss something? I know about all the other ones, but what is his beef with SA? Did Musk complain about something?

[–] vxx@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

They want to steal the land of black people. They called for an uprise of white people over there.

[–] Spzi@lemm.ee 1 points 17 hours ago

Wtf. How I hate muzzle velocity politics. Put those guys in camps, they are a threat to public safety.

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[–] Jimmycakes@lemmy.world 5 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Does a country need extra unity at war time. And if they did do they get from external sources???

American citizens are with you even if our traitorous politicians aren't

[–] yournamehere@lemm.ee 26 points 1 day ago (1 children)

fuck russia. fuck the american people as they had a vote.

[–] FahrenheitGhost@lemmy.world 18 points 1 day ago

American here. Fuck the people who voted for Trump, didn't vote at all, and anyone involved in the huge spike of voter suppression. We were sold out through misinformation and inference.

[–] Generic_Idiot@lemm.ee 21 points 1 day ago (5 children)

Isn’t it pretty standard to postpone elections in wartime?

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[–] bruhssa@lemmy.world 19 points 1 day ago (4 children)

I don't know any country that runs an election in wartime, on top of the thought that Russia could easily manipulate those elections from outside to further destabilize the country.

[–] Spacehooks@reddthat.com 10 points 1 day ago

Murica is always at war somewhere.

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[–] Zink@programming.dev 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

If Trump’s incompetence in executing Vlad’s grand vision saves Ukraine, and his chaotic bumbling at home collapses our government in such spectacular fashion that we look more like modern Europe in a decade, I will obviously be happy about it but I will also be so annoyed.

He would not be the Trump we deserve, he would be the Forrest Magoo that we need.

[–] Tattorack@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Looking more like modern Europe means you're going to have to fight, maybe even physically fight, the rather distressingly large population of very rascal right wingers your country has.

If your government collapses and it's not you who'll stick your neck out for it to be remade in a different way, then there'll be someone who comes along and remakes it in an even worse way.

[–] Teal@lemm.ee 12 points 1 day ago

Good! Keep the truth alive Ukraine!

[–] h_nt3r@lemmy.world 85 points 2 days ago (6 children)

USA is completely solidifying itself as the entire world’s enemy.

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[–] onecarmel@lemm.ee 129 points 2 days ago (14 children)

Zelensky is the best person to be in the position he has, all things considered. Seems like a stand-up guy, and not a career politician that you’re gonna worry has other motives in mind.

A true man of the people.

“Slava Ukraini!”

Fuck Trump and MAGA. I am beyond disappointed in my country.

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