Never let a crisis go to waste.

Strongly worded letters will be flying all over the place.

That'll show him!

I'm sure. That's not to say that all corruption magically went away in 2014. It certainly continued, and reforming the state prosecutor's office to go after corruption was Zelensky's primary issue that he ran on in 2019.  I imagine that a lot of the pre-2014 Russian stooges are unassigned the country as fast as they can because a destabilized country that sees them as corrupt collaborators is a good way to end up getting summarily executed.

That’s a bad take.

Mistakes are normal, but you are judged on your ability to recognize the mistake and then taking the initiative to own the solution for fixing it.  Get to work Germany, and fix it!

He added the “huge” part.

We must want them to have any army so we do t have to foot the bill.0

Has anyone explained to Belarus that if they head south into Ukraine that the Poles are now on their flank.   The Poles don't like Russians or those that are their friends.  They might just take their anger out on them.

If they hit Kyiv I think (if we want to try to avoid a nuclear Armageddon) we would nuke their base in Syria….warning them ahead of time that it’s Syria only…With the expectation they may also launch a full attack.

Tell us you never tracked outside the USA, without telling us you have traveled outside the usa..hahahaha.  dude, US currency is taken anywhere world wide.

If Putin starts lobbing tactical nukes, the Poles are going in with or without all of NATO supporting it.

Only if they can find an Austrian to lead them.

It's not clear to me how that would work since we have US troops and gear in all the NATO countries over there. Perhaps the idea is that the US would backfill any troops and equipment that NATO's European countries were to send into Ukraine on a humanitarian mission. But, the US would not be sending US troops into Ukraine ourselves.

It seems like the only way he can claim victory at this point.

I've posted similar videos.Only difference is I might type that they are Russian or propaganda sometimes.

Look up Rivne during the reign of Bandera's terror.

You challenge me based on what you've been taught by family in AMERICA while I tell folks in this forum what I've learned from MANY Ukrainians here (pro tip - they don't all agree with one another).

I initially thought that the Ukrainian leadership would fold like all the previous leaders but the current president has done an amazing job and proven the vast majority of experts, world leaders, and myself wrong and has rallied the Ukrainians to stand firm (seems like many are waiting for the fight to come to them instead of taking the fight to Russia).  I've seen a peaceful people do a complete 180 degree turn and now are starting to change their backwardly flawed mindset while stating their hatred of Russians (I can not see any peace settlement outside Russia's destruction).  This is a new generation that has finally decided that they will no longer live under Russia's thumb so it is amazing to witness.  Most people I talk with will talk the talk but it is frustrating that most don't know how to do the walk.

You over estimated how many Ukrainian men are willing to fight and die for this country but I can guarantee you that there are many heroes being born yet untold number of cowards being revealed (because I'm watching them flee to places like Lviv and into neighboring countries).  I am completely correct in their mindset and many agree that they were wrong and need to get up to speed but there still is a concept of being reactionary instead of being proactive so they have a steep learning curve which will be difficult to overcome but I am convinced that they will achieve victory.  Trying to work logistics with these people can be beyond frustrating.

I'm not sorry that I keep hurting your feelings and those of others but I tell locals about your comments & views and they laugh, especially since you've never set foot in this country and experienced the mindset first hand.

So, as you are mostly likely reading this, getting all fumed, and being comfortable behind your keyboard in Ohio, I'm listening to sirens go off outside my window with some announcement I don't understand.   Locals & foreigners are shocked that I decided to stay when most expats fled and keep asking why I keep coming back into the country every time I leave (even the border guard was interrogating me today because I've taken other people to safety.  It's good not knowing what the announcements are saying over the loudspeaker and all over the radios because I'm going to continue living my life, not being afraid of death.

Are your mother and all your friends constantly contacting you, telling you that you're going to die and telling you to go home to somewhere you'll be safe?  Mine are.

So, I think I have the right to be honest, objective, and critical with this situation because I have placed my LIFE on the line for these people.  They have many flaws (and aren't the evil corrupt people some make them out to be) but I love them dearly and they know I will die for them.

So we gonna mention that Zelensky banned all political opposition parties now?

He's the guy fighting for freedom right? Just checking cause he seems to be the same type of sh*tty politician that will use an opportunity to become a dictator just like Putin.

There are no good guys to be found, just civilians and soldiers getting screwed.

How does using a small tactical nuke make him victorious ? If its small and limited, then isn't the effects on the war limited in scope as well ? Sure it would suck for those near the target but it isn't going to end the war either.

How do you see that leading to a win for him?

Oh did he? Remember when the greatest generation of Americans ever were going to happily give FDR a fourth term because of war time?

Probably not the best time to allow a pro-Russian arm to be all 1A auditing during an open war and fight for your country. Lol.

I would think the smart move to a tactical nuke on Kyiv would be a massive cruise missile attack on several major Russian military installations with conventional warheads.  But with the strike coming from US, UK, French subs and planes.  And then the warning that if they don't withdraw the next step is a full NATO retaliation.  Putin would have to back down.  Macron, Biden, Johnson would look tough but measured and Russia would be forced to take down Putin internally.

Uhmmm.  Complete BS.  Not true, go back and study then try again.

Why wouldn't Russia be forced to take down putin prior to a tactical nuke? You're scenario doesn't make sense to me atleast.

Once they saw all the missiles in the air going toward Russia it would trigger their full Nuke response. They don’t know they are conventional.

These people went from deep denial a month ago to absolute determination that they will not bow down.  They are already talking about victory and I'm cheering them on, encouraging them, and telling them that they NEED to earn this freedom which was given to them 30 years ago.  They agree and are ready to go the long haul.  I am very proud of so many people here and can confirm that Ukrainians need the support of the world because this is a just fight for their right to survive as a peaceful people.  I'm not sure how we're going to view Russians in the future since they've been extremely forgiving in the past.  Now they're PISSED.  The UA propaganda machine is very effective here.

Well he said the reason he was inspired to get into politics was Trudeau so not really a surprise.

Biden has already said we're not fighting the Russians, no matter what.   Russia bringing nukes into play isn't likely to stiffen his spine.

He hooked one!

I did not know that. It is freaking nuts when you dig in and start connecting the dots on who has dealt with who through the channels.