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The EU foreign policy chief has declared that “the free world needs a new leader”, as European leaders threw their support behind Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after the stunning White House confrontation between him and Donald Trump.

Leaders from across Europe expressed their solidarity with the Ukrainian leader after the fractious exchange with JD Vance, the US vice-president, and Trump, who claimed he was not “ready for peace” and accused him of “gambling with world war three”.

Although in general, the European leaders did not name the US president, their comments late on Friday laid bare the gaping rift between the US and its traditional allies in Europe over the war in Ukraine.

In a social media post, Kaja Kallas, the EU high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, wrote: “Ukraine is Europe! We stand by Ukraine. We will step up our support to Ukraine so that they can continue to fight back the aggressor.

“Today, it became clear that the free world needs a new leader. It’s up to us, Europeans, to take this challenge.”

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[–] atempuser23 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I really hope that Europe finally decides to materially support Ukraine.

For the duration of the invasion Europe has flatly refused to make long term contracts for the order of artillery shells. They are more than willing to send what extra they have but they have not committed to the massive increase in manufacturing that is required for Ukraine to win . I was shocked when Germany announced massive automotive layoffs without government intervention to switch to war production for Ukraine.

So many of Europes challenges are related to the invasion of Ukraine yet they are not acting as if they are actively engaged in war or like they will be soon.

I have been absolutely puzzled for years why there hasn’t been a rush to create defense production capacity in a meaningful way. They only conclusion I came to is that Europe except -Poland-, isn’t really concerned about the outcome of the Russian invasion.

Poland is acting like this is a big deal.

Every other major nation seems to be waiting until they can get back to business as usual. Let’s see if this shocks them into actions they needed to take years ago.

The contracts need to be written, so the buildings can be built, so the machines can be put into them, so the workers can be hired , so the production can begin. It takes years.

[–] [email protected] 24 points 1 day ago (2 children)

No matter how this shakes. The damage is done. No matter what happens going forward nobody can or should trust the US to be a reliable partner in any way. Not economically or militarily because we're psychotic. Nationally bipolar. You might get a stable trustworthy partner in one election only to get an insane wannabe dictator in 4 years time who flips the table and burns all the bridges. You can't trust us with anything on a longer timeline than 2-4 years. And that is the surest path to international irrelevancy.

This will be "The Moment" spoken about in history books where US Hegemony collapsed. Count on it. Because no matter what happens. This is the new paradigm. We cannot be trusted.

[–] Lightsong 4 points 1 day ago
[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

Lots of other countries have democracy like the us but it's the huge difference between your political parties as well as social media making the rift bigger each election cycle. I think once you guys get rid of the social media, you guys can come back.

[–] [email protected] 101 points 2 days ago (3 children)

In a way jt is fascinating to watch the US goverment dismantle their empire on fast forward. With this single "conversation" they undermined every security deal they had anywhere in the world.

Wonder if some hardliners from CIA or such will decide to sort out this threat to their power, or will they just accept going down.

[–] [email protected] 25 points 2 days ago

With this single "conversation" they undermined every security deal they had anywhere in the world.

I disagree. If it was a single conversation the world would be shocked but they could still cover it up. Politicians say dumb shit and walk it back all the time.

It's the fact that his first term was already such a blundering mess in terms of diplomacy, combined with the fact that he somehow got re-elected, the accelerating bullshit ever since and now finally this mess. If they hadn't been chipping away at any international goodwill so thoroughly, the response would be closer to "I can't believe a US president would say that" rather than "the US as a whole is no longer reliable".

[–] [email protected] 16 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Wonder if some hardliners from CIA or such will decide to sort out this threat to their power, or will they just accept going down.

They kind of have to do something, if they don't they'll probably end up being "doged" for lack of accomplishments.

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[–] WhippetBowie 25 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Deep state is having a nap I guess.

I don't mean that facetiously, honestly surprised the CIA is just chill with everything.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 days ago (1 children)

They don’t have a problem with fascists. They don’t have a problem with idiots. They have a problem with leftists who want to make the world a better place.

[–] TheKingBee 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I get that their main goal is keeping the proles down, but you'd think there'd be some protection of american hegemony and soft power, it has made a small group of people a lot of money and given them outsized influence of the world.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago

CIA and America as a whole are no longer a viable way for that small group of people to get a lot of money. What you're seeing is the MIC divesting from America to a more productive country, like Ukraine or China.

[–] Placebonickname 215 points 2 days ago (4 children)

This isn’t about supporting Europe or NATO or Ukraine. This is about not capitulating to a hostile dictatorship that likes to invade other people‘s territories without provocation. 

[–] [email protected] 59 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Exactly. How much of your country and resources will you be willing to give up when Russia and their useful idiot comes knocking? If the answer isn't everything, you should probably help Ukraine make a stand now before the "peace deal" results in loosened sanctions and before Russia starts to re-arm.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

Zelensky know its a bad deal, no concessions on Putin's part, and also he's not physically there, sent his golden retriever so his bidding

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[–] halcyoncmdr 140 points 2 days ago (5 children)

Trump just proved that he isn't even capable of running a meeting, much less a country.

Even if we ignore everything else about Trump, scandals, history, etc. that meeting alone showed he is incapable of meeting the requirements of the office.

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[–] [email protected] 45 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Hungary's Orban stands alone with Trump, as Europe unites behind Ukraine.

🐱🐱🐱🐱

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 days ago (2 children)

We should really form Europe 2, with every member except Hungary.

[–] Siegfried 8 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Today is hungary, but it could also easily have been France, Austria or Germany. We need to learn a new way to counteract to forign states Mischung in the EU. If we dont, we are condemned.

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[–] camelbeard 3 points 1 day ago

Hungary is definitely not going to be part of NATO2

[–] DirkMcCallahan 136 points 2 days ago (2 children)

This is what REAL strength looks like...not the pseudo-macho bullshit that Trump and Vance just tried to pull.

[–] [email protected] 67 points 2 days ago (1 children)

More than weakness, it stinks of incompetence. Vance was obviously there to start a fight to make Zelensky look bad so they could leverage him.

Except they were so obvious about it that he came off as the winner. They cannot even set a proper trap (thank God).

[–] [email protected] 26 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I've been trying to think what the Trump / Vance plan was. Like you said, it was obvious that Vance was there to pick a fight. But I couldn't tell if they were legitimately trying to blow up diplomatic relations like they did, or if they thought they were going to get the upper hand in exploring Ukraine for their natural resources.

Either way, it was disgusting to watch.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 2 days ago (1 children)

But I couldn't tell if they were legitimately trying to blow up diplomatic relations like they did, or if they thought they were going to get the upper hand in exploring Ukraine for their natural resources.

It was a show for Putin. A test of loyalty.

Just look at how they spoke of Putin as if he was reasonable and had reason to be upset with Zelenskyy. Meanwhile, they treated Zelenskyy as if he was the problem.

Trump still denies calling Zelenskyy a dictator... From a few days prior.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago

I think you are at least partially correct. There was Russian media in the room (“unapproved” and escorted out when they were “discovered” — after already live streaming the juicy bits back home ). Trump turned to reporters at one point saying “you see how much hate he has for Putin. It makes it very hard for me to negotiate” (from memory).

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[–] margaritox 52 points 2 days ago (5 children)

Do these imbeciles realize that they are making America look the weakest it’s ever been? No they don’t because they’re a bunch of dumbasses.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 2 days ago

Weak, untrustworthy, and difficult to even be allies with.

There are very few, if any, world leaders who acted as unhinged as dumb and dumber did.

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[–] Agent641 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

European leaders should have a summit in the oval office to sign an agreement to protect Ukraine. Each leader should bring their own ceremonial pen with which to sign the agreement. The summit should be on 15th March.

What is SS gonna do, shoot all the leaders of western europe?

[–] [email protected] 87 points 2 days ago (15 children)

If anyone wants to show their feelings this is a great time to donate to Zelensky's fund to help Ukraine.

I hope it blows up and next time he's at the white house Zelensky can use his time in front of the media to thank us for donating huge amounts... biggest donations ever seen... Lol

https://u24.gov.ua/projects

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[–] [email protected] 39 points 2 days ago (1 children)

‘Merican here. Sorry EU. But you’re gonna have to take the lead here, I think. And I’m glad you are.

[–] [email protected] 32 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (11 children)

European here. Sorry America, but you're going to have to step up and remove your corrupt leaders I think. And I'll be happy when you do.


I'm getting a bit pissed off with this type of message.

  1. We already have been leading. Funds and weapons have been relatively free flowing from European nations. Getting anything out of the US has been like pulling teeth even under Biden.
  2. We know a shit ton of burden has fallen on us because a nation we considered a friend has turned traitor. You're not telling us anything new.
  3. As a US citizen you can't wash your hands of the fact that your leadership is corrupt. "Oh, sorry!". They're your collective responsibility. You all put them there. Only you can replace them. Get off your arse and organise.
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[–] [email protected] 16 points 2 days ago

"Its a nation of tiny trumps, that would fuck their own mothers if it got a rich man's grin." I believe I read on reddit.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Wouldn't "mount support" instead of "throw" have been a better choice of words? Writing style aside, I hope Europe gets together and pushes the Ruzzians out of Ukraine.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

To "throw support behind" is a common expression. It implies vigour in a way that "mount support" does not, so I think it's a good word choice.

https://ell.stackexchange.com/questions/213037/how-to-understand-throw-in-throw-support-behind#213038

https://phrasedictionary.org/idioms-for-support/

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

ohhhh ok... so it's based off of "Throw One’s Weight Behind". I don't think I've ever heard it used that often, but now it makes sense for me. I just somehow had it in my mind that "throw" has a bit of negativity to it, because in my native language, it does. thanks!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 17 hours ago

In English it definitely carries a connotation of recklessness I think, but it can also mean like a dynamic and forceful push, as opposed to actually letting go of something and making it fly through the air.

No worries, I love this stuff, I'd never really thought that much about the expression before so I learned something too. :)

[–] Saprophyte 15 points 2 days ago

I'm hoping Ukr gets an EU membership out of this at the minimum. They're going to be blocked from NATO by US and Turkeye

[–] taiyang 33 points 2 days ago (6 children)

I do hope that Trump is the galvanizing force that pushes the people of the EU (and perhaps others) towards Ukraine support, as well as everything else Trump and the right hate. The far right is gaining too much support, but if your average right leaning or moderate EU citizen sees just how bad it's working out for the US, it might chill that movement a bit. At least, I hope so.

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 2 days ago (2 children)

That's crazy. So americans are full on terrorists now? They should be put on a flight risk list so no one has to deal with them except themselves

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