Comments on: Russia, Ukraine, US: News Round Up

By: Gary Wilson

Gary Wilson — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 00:02:09 +0000

In reply to penny2. I agree that the US/EU are not honestly looking for peace. After his meeting with Putin, however, I think Trump has a better understanding of the actual situation in Ukraine and in his desire to win a Nobel Peace Prize, he might be able to find his way around the deep state and take credit for ending the war. Will Trump wait for Russia to take Odesa before forcing the end to the war and thereby winning the Nobel Peace Prize?

By: penny2

penny2 — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 22:37:13 +0000

In reply to Gary Wilson.

I recall writing about the incident in Odesa at that time- it was quite horrible, really and truly.

Agreed on independent countries making their choice- I do think Russia will have to finish what they started. It’s their only option.

It’s clear to me the US/EU are not honestly looking for peace.. And are completely unwilling to cooperate/understand Russia in any way shape or form. Yes, Russian leadership has been abundantly clear, from the get go, what their goals/aims are.

By: Gary Wilson

Gary Wilson — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 21:29:03 +0000

Hi Penny:
Independent countries can do what they choose to do. Russia is going to finish what it started. It has stated its goals many times. My preference is for Russia to take Odesa before any peace deal is reached. I know Putin has not forgotten the Odesa incident where the Ukrainian extreme right rounded up the protesters protesting the Maidan coup and herded them into a large union building which they then set on fire and tried to prohibit the protesters getting out of the burning building. I cannot forget or forgive that incident.