Surely they don’t have to accept something worked out by others, they just don’t accept a ceasefire and carry on fighting with European assistance?

full of shit, this is what it will be.

Ukraine will be safer with Russian than fallling into trumps traps

They would be carrect in their assessment.

Absolutely not all Ukrainians, change is dreadful to people. Trump is a peace preacher and maker, he has brought hope to the vulnerable in Ukraine _ children, disabled, women, sick, elderly and the pacifist young men. Light at the end of tunnel personified - Trump, it's a loss for the war mongers.

Of course there will be false promises! That’s the only thing that comes out of his mouth.

Brilliant

Ukrainians have every right to be fearful, considering that the United States, as a signatory of the Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances, is hanging Ukraine out to dry.

Trump regime wants to isolate America unless it benefits Netanyahu, Putin, and his mentor Hitler.

No surprise there. The republican regime lies and has no concern for anything than it’s own power

We need EU to help protect Ukraine as is in all of our best interests

Trump will declare Putin and himself to be the owner of Ukraine, just like Gaza, Greenland, Canada and Panama...

As they should be.

Ukrainian has the same chance of remaining autonomous as a Golden Retriever has of winning Best in Show.

Last I checked, Diaper Donnie doesn't rule Ukraine. He can fill his depends as much as he likes but he isn't Zelinsky.

Why do they think that, oh yeah The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior

Putin needs this to be over as quickly as possible, and he is counting on his little Princess, to help him.

They are Right. As far as he and Putin are concerned, it's already a done deal. What do you think would happen if it were to go continue? How much more are the Russian people, willing to sacrifice? The Inconveniences, dead soldiers, financial limitations, Being Bombed, etc., etc., etc.

Any deal brokered between Putin and Trump on the Ukrainian issue will be full of concessions and false promises. It is the nature of these two men. Ukraine gave up its nuclear arsenal in return for a guarantee of independence from Russia and the former Soviet Republic—Putin is rewriting history.

Did Ukraine not believe that Trump’s quid pro quo deal involving her natural resources was serious? We get the minerals, they get to exist. Altruism, morality, ethics and empathy might as well be words from a foreign language to him.

SO TRUE, WITH THAT SAID, UKRAINE NEEDS TO KEEP UP THE GOOD FIGHT AND MARCHING FORWARDS WITH EUROPE'S HELP AND TO HELL WITH TRUMP AND PUTIN JUST REMEMBER TRUMP WITH HIS QUID PRO QUO😡

I don't think anyone can broker a ceasefire without Ukraine's involvement and agreement. Ukrainians shouldn't be worried about that but rather about US stopping military supplies. EU will be with Ukraine but they don't have money or equipment to protect Ukraine. Ukraine will need US support. Complex

Trump, full of false promises? Who would ever think such a thing?

Trump and the GOP are taking the "back door" deal from Putin

They should definitely not trust the current US administration. Look at the incompetence and dishonesty they are willing to burden their own people with.

The whole world thinks this.

US & Russia are using Saudis to meet without including Ukraine in “peace talks” & should sound a very large alarm. After all, the orange guy is only interested in Ukraine for its rare minerals, and he’s already lining up his 2 biggest buyers. Another grift/con on the American and Ukrainian people.

Trump can’t open his mouth without lying.

I don't blame the Ukrainians for sure. Donald Trump's piece of shit so yeah both promises and complete bullshit lies comes out of this man's mouth.

Of course he will lie! All he does is make promises he can't keep. A complete narcissist through and through.

They should be concerned.

The Trump regime has not only screwed them over by giving everything away before peace talks even started. They have humiliated the Ukrainians by trying to go over their head and not even involve them at all. Just like so many things from the past 3 years, i doubt they will ever forget that.

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The broader context is that it was the US who pushed Ukraine to give up it's nuclear deterrent with OUR WORD we would have their backs. Instead we betrayed them.

The situation is unenvyable. Dipshit Donnie dreams of being Putins equal. Until he can see in that light, he will only be a cheerleader. Trusting either would be foolishness.

Trump. Scorched earth. youtu.be/6k-d7-l5v3A?...

Ukrainians are looking for assurances that any diplomatic efforts will prioritize their interests and security, rather than being viewed as a means to achieve political goals for external actors.

How can Trump broker anything, he's not from Ukraine!!!

Stop sane washing Donnie’s bullshit. Ukraine is rightly scared by two dictators trying to steal their country.

Trump is going to sell Ukraine down the river and give Putin the keys to the Country.

The Ukrainians are correct. Trump is a liar.

And not smart enough to understand that Putin is calling the shots.

And a pro-Russian/anti-democracy backstabber. How are those cheaper eggs tasting you fucking imbeciles? How is Palestine doing? Has the death of DEI and woke fixed everything in your lives? To say you didn't realize what you were voting for is to admit you don't know what words mean. Sheep.

And they should be. Dictator Trump is a lying liar.

Change the name of the country to Trumpkraine and he will be happy to help you.

Ukrainians are correct. Both sides that didn't invite Ukraine are liars.

Because they will be.

... trump and Lil Marco de Cuban, are plotting to "shave a man's head in his absence " by deceptively plotting to hand Ukraine to Russia without the input of Europe. The last time I checked, Ukraine was in Europe. Europe MUST tell trump "America" to go take a hide.

Rightly so, it's about dividing the spoils of war in the United States of America and Russia (USAR) Ceasefire is a pretext.

Why?? Because they lied when they said they'd PROTECT YOU and convinced you to give up your nukes?? Oh come on.

@cnn.com Please explain what is so "stunning" or surprising about Trump siding with Putin...on anything?

No “Trump-brokered ceasefire” without Europe or Ukraine!

Correct

@cnn.com and they would be correct

Zelenskyy was right. European nations need to band together & form their own army. Trump will tear NATO down. Europe must oppose Russia on their own. They can do it.

Of course. Putin's puppet will sell out any ally if he can pretend he did something great.

They are absolutely right, our Government has always sold out our friends and allies for ulterior motives…BUT, this piece of shit donald is going to sell them out to enrich himself and his billionaire usurpers of democratic ideals. And they must be stopped!!!

Gee, I wonder why they think there would be endless concessions and false promises? I can’t imagine thinking that about Trump. Oh wait a minute sorry never mind. My brain turned off for just a moment there, my apologies.

Don’t buy stuff on 2/28. Money’s the only thing these dicks understand. #resist

They should be fearful. That fucking Tangerine Turd and his blinded-by-the-Orange-glow posse will certainly fuck this all up. DON'T TRUST HIM

Every morning I wake up hoping Trump died in his sleep. I remain disappointed.

Rightfully so.

No doubt. If I were them, I would be, too. Trump is a proven liar and never follows the law or contracts. I can’t imagine why anyone would transact business with him, ever.

Last I knew, Trump can’t do any deal without Ukraine agreeing. The thought that y’all think he can just blows my mind.

Ukraine was invaded. All Trump has to do is withdraw support and sanction Ukraine and it falls with much suffering. He is already using Putin talking points.

#stoptheCHAOS

They’re not fearful. They’re cautious, rightfully so. Stop with the backhanded degradation of their courage. Zelensky is more than capable of brokering a deal in Ukraine’s favor now that the world knows he’s at the table. He’s ready to trade in security from colonial expansionist oil empire, to the

extent that he’s even willing to trade with them (via trump), if that is his only option, which is why we need a global democratic force, Ukraine is the frontline of the global war quickly ending us. Macron or whomever it is it must be for democratization, human rights, & freedoms. End oil oligarchy

Ukraine does not have to agree to a Trump/Putin negotiated cease fire. However that means Europe has to step up.

youtu.be/VzJU9AIsXIQ?... wow

Ukraine is right to be skeptical, they have already been betrayed by Russia & now US per Budapest Agreement

Yinz stupid, aren't you?

So am I! #ETTD

How/why is the peace agreement for Ukraine being negotiated by Trump and Putin??? That’s like Ronald McDonald and El Chapo negotiating a peace agreement between cartels. 🤦‍♀️

elon musk is carrying out a coup and the trump regime is attempting to realign the country to join powers with russia and china.

You think?

That is a 100%, absolute given

That, you can take to the bank ffotus will throw anyone/anything under the bus even if it feeds his ego/wallet just a little He is a dispicable tyrant, a non- human And that's the kind version

Like Putin, Trump lies

And rightly so

And they will be - who knows what kompromat Putin has on fat Donnie - it’s probably a lot

Sounds about right.

I mean ultimately, they are the ones who have to agree to it. I hope they tell Trump to go fuck himself and the European leaders grow a sack and kick Russias ass.

They know him better than his own voters.

The Europeans should through the US out of Nato.

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Frightening Ukraine under the mercy of current President who admires war criminal Putin He wants out of NATO which benefits Putin Now he wants to negotiate away Ukrainian sovereignty for another photo op with Putin He trivializes relations with nations like Canada whose supported us in conflicts

Well duh they should be. So obvious its hardly even considering. No surprise Europe is calling for an emergency meeting in response.

Ukraine and Europe won't accept it and will continue fighting.

and they're right.

They’re right to be afraid. Trump has a history of not keeping his word, going back to sub-contractors he bankrupted from paint store dealers to a man who supplied pianos for his properties.

I read he was a bankprut 🤔 I have to read more about the orange and his f&%#@n family particulary grand parents

They should be. Trump and his Forth Reich needs to be put down. I hope Europe continues to support Ukraine.

Correct. Be fearful of any “deal” brokered by the Cheeto neck vagina. MAGA seems to want a man who bankrupted 6 companies to make deals for them. Morons.

Since Trump is about to screw Ukraine, I hope Zelenskyy will go back on his offer to hand him 50% of the country’s rare minerals with no security guarantees in exchange. Trump is naive if he thinks only he can break the law. Elephant in the room: where is China?

Take the US out of the picture, they're not needed,Trumpton will only give Daddy Pu Pu what he wants,no NATO for Ukraine and keep the land they've already stolen..FUCK OFF, SLAVA UKRAINE.

Of course they are. Trump is a liar and a Putin tool

Selling out the Ukrainians will feel the same to Donald Trump as eating a sandwich.

It is very clear that with Trump and Vance, the term "friends" is just a word because he is not familiar with the concept. After all, common traits that make a true friend include honesty, loyalty, dependability, and empathy. Do I need to say more, America?

Do not trust trump. He is old and has cognitive issues

They should be. Trump negotiated with the Taliban without Afghanistan, and released 5000 taliban criminals a year before the U.S. pulled out. Idiots.

At this point, i am expecting Tяump to start sending arms and troops to aid Russia

The first rule of negotiating with Trump is to not trust him. Unless you have very compromising material against him, assume he will throw you under the bus.

They owe America and Trump will get concessions

They are 100% right to be fearful. -47 does NOT have any good plans for Ukraine.

What could possibly go wrong with a deal brokered by two pathological liars only serving themselves?

They are correct. DONT BELIEVE HIM. Who would trust Agent Orange even if he were standing on a stack of bibles?

Trump should have zero say in what happens to Ukraine. He's not only severely incompetent (with dementia) but a coward.

Ukraine, don't agree to any of what they propose. Listen to European leaders, not Trump and Putin.

Last thing I would want is the FOTUS brokering any deals for anyone. He's a moron.

Europe should unite to take complete charge of this issue without involving the U.S. The notion of the U.S. conceding Ukraine territory or making deals that suit their own self serving interests is reprehensible.

without the involvement of Europe in the negotiations it may well be.

Ukrainians have every reason to be fearful. Both Putin and Trump are liers and have earned 0% trust. Being a glass half full kind of person, this is a great opportunity for the EU to step up and defend the continent, and the world from this despot (Putin) and despot wannabe (Trump).

As an American, do NOT believe Trump! Look at his actions not his words. He is only about benefiting himself.

That's what happens when you lose a war.

The Ukrainians are way smarter than the average American. And they're absolutely correct - remember when they gave up their nuclear weapons ~20+ years ago in return for "security". I strongly encourage them to set up a deal with the French for a secret weapon.

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You can make a ceasefire bad! Used to suspect CNN of being in-America now you seem to dislike humanity

As they should be.

That is a fact. It’s not just an abstract theory. They know Trump is working with and for Putin to hand Ukraine land over to Russia. Unacceptable.

They’re right to be fearful Trump is Putins puppet

As they should be, given trump’s propensity to lie.

The Ukrainians know him so well! I wish the maga sheep would open their eyes.

Trump cannot broker a ceasefire without Ukraine's agreement. I think Zelensky made that pretty clear yesterday.

If 50% of Ukraine's mineral deposits gets promised to the US, the EU needs to void that deal and stop the American pillaging of Ukraine, by force if necessary. Trump wants the same end as Putin, just without having to govern the victims afterwards. Fucking war criminals, both of them.

Trump is quite prepared to sell out Ukraine. He would give Putin virtually everything he wants. If that happens, Putin would focus his greedy eyes on Poland.

Putin captured America without firing a shot

Because they are right . He is the prince of lies .

And a hotel on Boardwalk...

Republican terrorists are the #1 problem to america and to the world.

hmmm, i wonder why

Their fear is justified

What concessions will Putin need to take?

You really need to stop branding anyone who opposes the vile administration as “fearful” and “powerless.” CNN is being far too biased in its choice of words. What happened to you? Did the orange guy and his monkey buy you? Or are you FEARFUL?

Never trust Trump

It's understandable that Ukrainians are apprehensive. History shows that diplomatic agreements can sometimes favor the stronger party. Trust is hard to build when past experiences are forgotten.

Of course he will sell them out , we are aware of his situation with Putin ???????????

They should be more fearful of zelensky

Good for them- don’t trust him