After their initial shock at Trump’s false claims that Ukraine is led by a “dictator” who started the war with Russia, the Ukrainian people are rallying around their President.

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.

  • Amanduh@lemm.eeEnglish
    13·
    1 day ago

    People do. Here’s a comment from someone in a discord I am in, we’ve been arguing about the nazi salutes and donny calling himself king. I brought up the 3rd term stuff that donny has been saying and this is what my “friend” said verbatim : “As much as I’d be down for a 3rd term considering all the garbage thrown at him his first term, I don’t see it as realistic. VP? Have at it. But 3rd term as King, not so much. Tho as far as I’m aware, he’s not said anything about it, just others in the party”

    • CaptainvaqinaEnglish
      32·
      1 day ago

      It’s a nice thing, the volunteer outreach you’re doing to try and help the mentally disabled.

      • Amanduh@lemm.eeEnglish
        7·
        1 day ago

        I’m not even trying to like win an argument here I just think saying “wow that’s crazy and he shouldn’t be calling himself a king” is too much to ask from some people.