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As disgusting as the idea of Trump, Russian cocksucker supreme, getting any short-term credit for victory in Ukraine is, I'd accept even that if it meant Ukrainian victory and an end to the butchery of the Ukrainian people.
Of course, there would an obligation for those of us with more than two brain cells to rub together to ensure that the cultural memory of the future remembers that Trump was an accessory to Russia, not an opponent.
This is assuming that tales of Russian weakening are not the same line as has been passed the past three years - ie that Russia is genuinely weakening, but ignoring that large countries can weaken for a very long time without needing to change course.
I don't think zelensky needs to take that.
Just like the Chinese kept saying there's no talks with Trump.
His supporters will accept it like they always do but who cares.
Zelenskyy's public actions and reactions will likely be very cautious, even towards a fuckwad fascist like Trump, until Ukrainian victory and recovery is secured and assured.
As much as I'd love to hear Zelenskyy tell Trump to go to hell in no uncertain terms, I also understand completely why he doesn't. Even just slowing down the deterioration of US aid saves Ukrainian lives, and Ukrainian lives are worth more than pride.