Exactly my thought as well. The one positive thing is that it exposes trump when Zelensky gets time with him. Exposes his allegiance to putin every single time.
I always wonder what role Kushner and Witkoff are playing? They have not been elected ( as Susie Wiles either ?). Ok.. they go for the💰, but how congress can accept those people being part of the deal?😡
Zelenskyy should stick to meeting with the EU allies for help, not Trump.
I just don’t understand what Trump thinks he and his oligarchs are entitled to get any rare earth minerals and such from other sovereign nations, such as Ukraine and Venezuela, when all Trump does is stabs said countries in n the back, so to speak. The Art of the Deal, my ass!
Zelenskyy should pass Trump by! What is there to get from him, anyway? Trump has to check in with Putin before they even have a get-together! Am sure they do the same following a meeting? What a waste! Zelenskyy should move on since Trump has proven his thorough disregard for helping support the Ukraine fight for democracy! Trump is tied to Putin and his control and power. Trump wants that Putin support and the Nobel Peace Prize!
I don't either. Canada and the EU are stepping up and providing Zelensky with massive funding. I don't know if he's a glutton for punishment, or if he's just rubbing it in Putin's face that he can come to the US, and not just the Alaska part of the US, freely. Putin would be detained anywhere else. TRump let a war criminal, with a bounty on his head, waltz right into our country. He's a disgrace.
Putin loses nothing by allowing his puppet to do his "made-for-TV" shows, with Zelenskyy having to hold his tongue. And you never know - Trump MIGHT pull a rat out of the hat! Putin then gains far more than the cost of giving Trump his "broker's commission" - assuming he remembers! Presumably, Trump will then threaten the relevant powers until they defer to his being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, upon which he can die happy!
But I agree: this is a complete waste of time for Zelenskyy! Trump isn't going to give him any of the required weapons, so why drag the farce out any longer? Let the EU do its job and provide all the necessary assistance to Ukraine, NOW!, so that it can push Putin's forces back where they belong.
I understand- all great points. I just wish Zelenskyy would refuse to meet with Trump and finish the job with the EU support. It would completely demoralize Trump and show everyone what an ineffective piece of manure he is. I just want “good” to win for a change- for EVERYONE- including we poor souls in the US who are watching the few completely destroy our country!
OK--but how many Ukrainians do you think are looking at Zelenskyy to act, to work for peace, even with low chances of success with that fucking slimy orange turd? Our perspective matters a lot less than the view of Ukrainians who are suffering right now, like my friends Alla and Taya and their families.
Understand. But Ukrainians need to see that, unfortunately, they cannot rely on the US right now because we have been taken over. I wish it were different-
Likely with the wishful, but misguided hope that the U.S. will honor this agreement by continuing to provide economic and other support for Ukraine while picking its pockets.
Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Ukraine on the Establishment of a United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund Signed at Washington April 30, 2025 (Rare Earth Minerals Agreement)
Trump is nothing more than a mob boss. He sickens me. He isn’t on the side of peace. He is on the side of putin. putin owns him. Noting more nothing less.
F TRUMP, F PUTIN!!!! Trump seriously made Zelensky do a meeting at Maralago?!!! Like what the actual F?!!!! No other President has made a world leader meet them at their house!!!! What about Camp David?! That was usually a secure Presidential meeting place. But Maralago??!!! Wtf?!!! I hate Trump and I hate Putin and I hate Netenayu! The 3 biggest frauds and international war criminals! I wish the ICC would finally do their job and put these 3 in prison!!!! Let us all just have a Happy New Year FFS!
This evil person has not only our country, but, the entire world in an uproar. He needs to go now. No more waiting. The powers that be need to start doing their jobs!
From one who knows this person, great job as always, Michael.
I keep hoping the CIA, or one of our many security agencies, will just take the mo-fo out! He is a clear and present danger to our country and our national security. TRump needs to go!
Trump is Putin’s lover. Thanks to him thousands of Ukrainian people have died. More have died since he started his regime than in 3 years of war without him in power. He’s all in helping our enemies (Putin/Russia) be victorious.
Lovely thoughts And wouldn't we all like this to happen. Something tells me that the CIA our national security have all signed up to keep this trash in the White house. The only way to remove the trash is by we the people and I do not think we the people will have the chance to vote out the trash or vote again. Are we ready to wake up?
Like Michael Cohen's other pieces, this too is excellent. One of the mysteries for me is the very premise that Trump should be seriously considered a peace broker of anything! His 'quest for peace' -together with his recent faux-piety claims of religiosity - ring hollow when measured by any and all indicators of the self-serving, unprincipled considerations that have always and continue to guide his actions. There's only one aggressor in this war, and Trump is shamelessly in his corner. That his son-in-law and his realtor buddy should be the chosen persons to represent the U.S. as 'negotiators' is a total farce! Garry Kasparov underscored that point recently when he chided a CNN journalist for even referring to the Witkoff/Kushner intervention as constituting "peace talks," when one look reveals the dollar signs in their eyes as they angle for business deals with Putin. Who the hell is Donald Trump to insist on Ukraine ceding territory to Russia!?
Most Americans know that Trump is on the Wrong Side of this war. His pole numbers keep dropping but he’s either too arrogant or Putin has him over a barrel.
You are correct... but, toying more toward Trump than Zelenskyy. Putin is trying to destroy Ukraine, because Ukraine is still trying to be a democracy. Dt and his regime are playing around with plutocracy. Putin likes countries with authoritarian ideologies.
It’s obvious but I’ve got to say it. Every time Felon 47 meets with Zelenskyy, he checks with Putin first, to get his marching orders. I think he’s a Russian Operative in need of a Treason conviction. Putin is Felon 47’s friend, NOT America’s.
He definitely is a Russian agent and was long before he became president. Russia has bragged about it, trump showed it from the beginning with a meeting with Putin with no one else allowed in when he first got elected for his first term.
WELL the best thing for President Zelenskyy to do, is to just STOP meeting with these DOGS! They are playing GOOD WAR CRIMINAL/ BAD CRIMINAL with President Zelenskyy, and he needs to just PULL BACK meeting these HOGS OF WAR! Ukraine 🇺🇦 is a SOVEREIGN NATION, they don't need Trump's APPROVAL! because basically, that's a WASTE OF TIME! AMERICA 🇺🇲
Zelenskyy is wasting his time with Trump! I don’t understand why he is even talking to Trump!
Exactly my thought as well. The one positive thing is that it exposes trump when Zelensky gets time with him. Exposes his allegiance to putin every single time.
Good point.
I always wonder what role Kushner and Witkoff are playing? They have not been elected ( as Susie Wiles either ?). Ok.. they go for the💰, but how congress can accept those people being part of the deal?😡
Zelenskyy should stick to meeting with the EU allies for help, not Trump.
I just don’t understand what Trump thinks he and his oligarchs are entitled to get any rare earth minerals and such from other sovereign nations, such as Ukraine and Venezuela, when all Trump does is stabs said countries in n the back, so to speak. The Art of the Deal, my ass!
Absolutely correct
Zelenskyy should pass Trump by! What is there to get from him, anyway? Trump has to check in with Putin before they even have a get-together! Am sure they do the same following a meeting? What a waste! Zelenskyy should move on since Trump has proven his thorough disregard for helping support the Ukraine fight for democracy! Trump is tied to Putin and his control and power. Trump wants that Putin support and the Nobel Peace Prize!
I don't either. Canada and the EU are stepping up and providing Zelensky with massive funding. I don't know if he's a glutton for punishment, or if he's just rubbing it in Putin's face that he can come to the US, and not just the Alaska part of the US, freely. Putin would be detained anywhere else. TRump let a war criminal, with a bounty on his head, waltz right into our country. He's a disgrace.
So did he with Netanyahu, who has an arrest warrant by the ICC
Because Putin likes the drama.
Putin loses nothing by allowing his puppet to do his "made-for-TV" shows, with Zelenskyy having to hold his tongue. And you never know - Trump MIGHT pull a rat out of the hat! Putin then gains far more than the cost of giving Trump his "broker's commission" - assuming he remembers! Presumably, Trump will then threaten the relevant powers until they defer to his being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, upon which he can die happy!
But I agree: this is a complete waste of time for Zelenskyy! Trump isn't going to give him any of the required weapons, so why drag the farce out any longer? Let the EU do its job and provide all the necessary assistance to Ukraine, NOW!, so that it can push Putin's forces back where they belong.
I understand- all great points. I just wish Zelenskyy would refuse to meet with Trump and finish the job with the EU support. It would completely demoralize Trump and show everyone what an ineffective piece of manure he is. I just want “good” to win for a change- for EVERYONE- including we poor souls in the US who are watching the few completely destroy our country!
OK--but how many Ukrainians do you think are looking at Zelenskyy to act, to work for peace, even with low chances of success with that fucking slimy orange turd? Our perspective matters a lot less than the view of Ukrainians who are suffering right now, like my friends Alla and Taya and their families.
Understand. But Ukrainians need to see that, unfortunately, they cannot rely on the US right now because we have been taken over. I wish it were different-
I’m not disputing that. What I see in Ukrainians is that they need some kind of hope about their futures, even if it’s rather ephemeral.
I do agree.
Start planning for NOKINGS lll and ship out Chuckes and AIPAC Shikiur
I don't know why President Zelenskyy is wasting his time with Trump. Zelenskyy needs a good power wash after being in the same room with Trump.
Likely with the wishful, but misguided hope that the U.S. will honor this agreement by continuing to provide economic and other support for Ukraine while picking its pockets.
Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Ukraine on the Establishment of a United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund Signed at Washington April 30, 2025 (Rare Earth Minerals Agreement)
https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/25-523-Ukraine-Reconstruction-and-Investment.pdf
He has to appear to be reasonable and open to discussions.
But he must know that security guarantees are worthless.
You have to remember Zelenskyy is trying to save his country, even sale his soul to Satan er I mean trump.
Yep.
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Trump is nothing more than a mob boss. He sickens me. He isn’t on the side of peace. He is on the side of putin. putin owns him. Noting more nothing less.
Both.
F TRUMP, F PUTIN!!!! Trump seriously made Zelensky do a meeting at Maralago?!!! Like what the actual F?!!!! No other President has made a world leader meet them at their house!!!! What about Camp David?! That was usually a secure Presidential meeting place. But Maralago??!!! Wtf?!!! I hate Trump and I hate Putin and I hate Netenayu! The 3 biggest frauds and international war criminals! I wish the ICC would finally do their job and put these 3 in prison!!!! Let us all just have a Happy New Year FFS!
You took the words right out of my head Lauri! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
AGREE!
This evil person has not only our country, but, the entire world in an uproar. He needs to go now. No more waiting. The powers that be need to start doing their jobs!
From one who knows this person, great job as always, Michael.
I keep hoping the CIA, or one of our many security agencies, will just take the mo-fo out! He is a clear and present danger to our country and our national security. TRump needs to go!
Trump is Putin’s lover. Thanks to him thousands of Ukrainian people have died. More have died since he started his regime than in 3 years of war without him in power. He’s all in helping our enemies (Putin/Russia) be victorious.
Seriously, time to get rid of the worthless pile of putrid trash.
Lovely thoughts And wouldn't we all like this to happen. Something tells me that the CIA our national security have all signed up to keep this trash in the White house. The only way to remove the trash is by we the people and I do not think we the people will have the chance to vote out the trash or vote again. Are we ready to wake up?
Like Michael Cohen's other pieces, this too is excellent. One of the mysteries for me is the very premise that Trump should be seriously considered a peace broker of anything! His 'quest for peace' -together with his recent faux-piety claims of religiosity - ring hollow when measured by any and all indicators of the self-serving, unprincipled considerations that have always and continue to guide his actions. There's only one aggressor in this war, and Trump is shamelessly in his corner. That his son-in-law and his realtor buddy should be the chosen persons to represent the U.S. as 'negotiators' is a total farce! Garry Kasparov underscored that point recently when he chided a CNN journalist for even referring to the Witkoff/Kushner intervention as constituting "peace talks," when one look reveals the dollar signs in their eyes as they angle for business deals with Putin. Who the hell is Donald Trump to insist on Ukraine ceding territory to Russia!?
Most Americans know that Trump is on the Wrong Side of this war. His pole numbers keep dropping but he’s either too arrogant or Putin has him over a barrel.
Putin has owned him for years- he's bought and paid for.
Trump is toying with Zelenskyy as he has done with our courts. We all know, Dt has a fork tongue.
Putin is toying with both of them.
You are correct... but, toying more toward Trump than Zelenskyy. Putin is trying to destroy Ukraine, because Ukraine is still trying to be a democracy. Dt and his regime are playing around with plutocracy. Putin likes countries with authoritarian ideologies.
I should add... Putin likes lap dogs too.
It’s obvious but I’ve got to say it. Every time Felon 47 meets with Zelenskyy, he checks with Putin first, to get his marching orders. I think he’s a Russian Operative in need of a Treason conviction. Putin is Felon 47’s friend, NOT America’s.
He definitely is a Russian agent and was long before he became president. Russia has bragged about it, trump showed it from the beginning with a meeting with Putin with no one else allowed in when he first got elected for his first term.
#Trumpstinks/removehim
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I hear ya with that! I am about to approach a charity to help. I hate living like this :(
WELL the best thing for President Zelenskyy to do, is to just STOP meeting with these DOGS! They are playing GOOD WAR CRIMINAL/ BAD CRIMINAL with President Zelenskyy, and he needs to just PULL BACK meeting these HOGS OF WAR! Ukraine 🇺🇦 is a SOVEREIGN NATION, they don't need Trump's APPROVAL! because basically, that's a WASTE OF TIME! AMERICA 🇺🇲
Trump always ignorant and doesn't care about anything except himself even his own Mother forbade him to live in her home
How about waiting until AFTER the meeting to call Putin with our instructions?