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Rhiannon12866

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3. I think you summed this up exactly. Putin has spoken out for a new Ukrainian election.

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Mon Dec 29, 2025, 01:51 AM

10 hrs ago

He certainly knows now what he's up against with Zelenskyy - and the Ukrainian people. He expected that they'd be an easy target, his first step in recreating his beloved USSR, but his expected 3 day battle has turned into years causing him to lose so much in both Russian lives and treasure.

As for the felon-in-chief, he's reluctant to even be involved. There's no money in this for him, and unlike President Biden, he values his "allies" in the Middle East since they've been extremely lucrative for him and his family.

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'We're not ready to capitulate': Ukrainian Parliament member speaks out amid latest peace talks - MS NOW Reports [View all] Rhiannon12866 12 hrs ago OP

Ukraine knows who they are dealing with..two vipers who want them to hurry up and sign their Deuxcents 11 hrs ago #1

I think you summed this up exactly. Putin has spoken out for a new Ukrainian election. Rhiannon12866 10 hrs ago #3

I think that Putin and Trump are hoping to get someone easier to negotiate with than Zelenskyy. TexasTowelie 11 hrs ago #2

Hasn't Putin already pressed Zelenskyy to step down in favor of a new election?? Rhiannon12866 10 hrs ago #4