My personal theory is much darker than that: They got aggressive in the hopes that they could provoke Zelensky into talking back. So they could then clip it and use it as justification for cutting ties and handing the country to Russia. Trump is obviously acting like a Russian asset, but pulling a complete 180 on the Ukraine thing will need to be justified somehow. This was their attempt at justification.
I agree with that as well. It’s a catch 22 either way. They step back and even help Russia and get minerals or they extort them. If I were in their position I would agree to the mineral deal once an aid package is secured, then prevent it from happening due to “security concerns” etc. and then just turn around and say fuck you or say I need more in order to ensure srcurity and safety, there’s landmines/unexploded ordinance, etc. and it just never happens due to equipment and business people getting “stuck” in customs forever due to ever changing requirements and regulations.
My personal theory is much darker than that: They got aggressive in the hopes that they could provoke Zelensky into talking back. So they could then clip it and use it as justification for cutting ties and handing the country to Russia. Trump is obviously acting like a Russian asset, but pulling a complete 180 on the Ukraine thing will need to be justified somehow. This was their attempt at justification.
I agree with that as well. It’s a catch 22 either way. They step back and even help Russia and get minerals or they extort them. If I were in their position I would agree to the mineral deal once an aid package is secured, then prevent it from happening due to “security concerns” etc. and then just turn around and say fuck you or say I need more in order to ensure srcurity and safety, there’s landmines/unexploded ordinance, etc. and it just never happens due to equipment and business people getting “stuck” in customs forever due to ever changing requirements and regulations.