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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for the creation of a unified European military force, saying the continent must be self-reliant amid a persistent threat from Russia and uncertainty about U.S. support -- a situation he described as "this new reality."

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[–] Valmond 3 points 6 days ago (2 children)

What an incredible stupid take.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 6 days ago (1 children)

We should also have boots on the ground

So that 'We' means 'other people'?

[–] Valmond 6 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Do you think boots on the ground means people travelling all alone up to the warzone by themselves?

You're just trolling.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

No, but it is very easy to volunteer other people's boots.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago

We're a sacrifice he's willing to make.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Mfw being anti-war is a stupid take. Let's all rush into WW3 rather, right?

[–] Valmond 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

You don't have the choice, you only have the choice of a little war now or more war later.

WW3?

[–] [email protected] -3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Feel free to go to Ukraine right now, warrior

[–] Valmond 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Sending my money that way already

[–] [email protected] -1 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I hosted a refugee myself, arguably more humane and useful than putting money into weapons

[–] Valmond 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Sure you did.

If you don't send weapons then we'll have way more refugees.

Or, if you want peace prepare for war.

[–] [email protected] -3 points 6 days ago

Again, feel free to throw yourself into a trench