Michael McFaul, Fmr. Ambassador to Russia, shares what he believes to be the three big gifts to Putin: 1. The meeting itself. 2. It's taking place in the U.S. 3. The symbolism of meeting in a place that was formerly part of the Russian empire.
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Thank you Michael McFaul. Yes Mr. "I can end the war in one day" gave those 3 gifts to Putin.
aug 15, 2025, 2:51 am • 0 0 • view
This is political theater. Trump and Putin are going to make unreasonable demands on Zelensky. When he refuses to concede they will declare that he is standing in the way of a good deal. JUST WATCH
aug 15, 2025, 3:13 am • 0 0 • view
What unreasonable demand? Russia has the Donbas and Crimea and are taking more of Ukraine everyday Zelensky isn't in the power to give or deny anything, just settle and stop Ukraine's losses while he has the chance
aug 15, 2025, 3:38 am • 0 0 • view
Please get on the phone or e-mail and tell your reps in DC to support Ukraine. It only takes a few minutes/it doesn't cost any money. We don't need money in politics. We just need people to participate. www.nationalfinancialplan.com
aug 15, 2025, 10:10 am • 0 0 • view
And agenda is “swapping” territories? He already lost. Ceasefire should be nr 1. He can’t give away something thats not his and sorry to say but US Americans are not well known for peace agreements. He sees only that noble prize, that entire world is laughing about. Nothing serious will come out
aug 15, 2025, 12:36 pm • 1 0 • view
Trump does not care what happens to Ukraine, Trump is just running his mouth. If you are waiting for Trump to save Ukraine, you are foolish which I assume Zelenskyy Knows that and buying time. Trump & Putin will be having talks about special metals & carbon fuels and dividing up the world. *
aug 15, 2025, 2:50 am • 0 0 • view
I hope it's not an ultimatum that Trump plans to give Putin.
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Plus potentially offering daddy Putin Alaskan minerals, rare earths etc. or land!
aug 15, 2025, 6:05 am • 0 0 • view
trumpski just wants the Nobel peace prize -- he could care less about real peace -- looks like he failed, as usual.
aug 16, 2025, 1:40 am • 0 0 • view
And will be again if Trump gets his way!
aug 15, 2025, 6:10 am • 0 0 • view
Trump still chasing that peace prize…
aug 15, 2025, 3:28 am • 1 0 • view
Pitching new show idea: Donald Trump’s Amateur Hour
aug 15, 2025, 3:27 am • 0 0 • view
That’s assuming Trump even knows Alaska was once part of Russia.
aug 15, 2025, 3:29 am • 4 0 • view
Donald loves the uneducated voter. Putin loves the uneducated POTUS.
aug 15, 2025, 3:34 am • 7 2 • view
Could one even say # 3 contained not so veiled warning?
aug 16, 2025, 11:17 am • 0 0 • view
Everything a true leader would not have done.
aug 15, 2025, 4:43 am • 0 0 • view
Putin will see for himself how Trump is deteriorating. And he will look for opportunities to take advantage of it.
aug 15, 2025, 1:43 pm • 2 0 • view
And Trump will be blissfully unaware of these "three big gifts" due to his willful ignorance and intentional exclusion of any diplomat or translator at the meeting.
aug 15, 2025, 5:21 pm • 0 0 • view
Smart man speaking.
aug 15, 2025, 1:11 pm • 0 0 • view