3 Mar, 2025 09:55

Trump-Zelensky clash shows Ukraine doesn’t want peace – Kremlin

Kiev’s stance makes it very difficult to move towards a resolution of the conflict, Dmitry Peskov has

The public dispute between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky at the White House last week is further evidence that Kiev is not genuinely interested in a diplomatic resolution to its conflict with Russia, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has stated.

Zelensky’s visit to the White House on Friday was abruptly cut short after a heated exchange with the US president and vice president in front of the media. During the tense meeting, Donald Trump and J.D. Vance accused the Ukrainian leader of “gambling with World War III” by refusing to negotiate peace with Russia. They also criticized him as ungrateful and disrespectful despite the significant military aid Washington has provided to Kiev.

During the intense argument, Zelensky once again ruled out talks with Moscow, demanded security guarantees from the US, and denied that Ukrainian forces are facing manpower shortages.

“The Kiev regime and Zelensky do not want peace,” Peskov told journalists on Monday. “In this situation, Washington’s efforts and Moscow’s readiness alone will clearly not be enough [to stop the fighting] as a very important element is missing.”

The Ukrainian leader’sbehavior at the Oval office “demonstrated how difficult it will beto get on the path of a settlement around Ukraine,” he said.

According to the spokesman, Russian President Vladimir Putin is aware of the details of the clash between Trump and Zelensky. “It was available for the entire international community to see…Therefore, of course, the president knows all the nuances,” he confirmed.

The argument at the White House was “a rather unprecedented event,” during which theUkrainian leader “at the very least, demonstrated a complete lack of diplomatic skills,” Peskov noted.

The Kremlin spokesman also stressed that “the collective West has partially begun to lose its collectiveness” when it comes to the Ukraine conflict, as some nations or groups of nations are beginning to work out their own more nuanced stances.

There remains “a party of war” in the West, which declares its readiness to continue backing Ukraine and ensuring the continuation of the fighting, he said, adding that “at the same time, some first drafts of eventual peace plans are also appearing.”

Peskov emphasized, however, that “it is too early to speak about some kind of a coordinated, detailed peace plan being on the agenda.”

Overall, the situation surrounding the resolution of the Ukraine conflict remains complex, he stressed.

Peskov reiterated that Russia remains committed toachieving all the objectives outlined at the start of its special military operation.

https://www.rt.com/news/613605-peskov-trump-zelensky-ukraine/

3 Mar, 2025 06:39

Musk slams Zelensky for rejecting ceasefire

The US-based billionaire has accused the Ukrainian leader of letting “men die in trenches” instead of seeking a peace deal

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has lashed out at Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky in a series of X posts, accusing him of prolonging the conflict with Russia by refusing to negotiate.

Musk’s comments follow a tense White House meeting on Friday between Zelensky, US President Donald Trump, and Vice President J.D. Vance. The meeting ended abruptly without a planned minerals agreement.

During a heated exchange, Zelensky resisted Trump’s demand to negotiate with Moscow, leading Trump to accuse him of ingratitude, “gambling with World War III,” and lacking the willingness to end the conflict.

After Zelensky’s “fiasco” in Washington, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called an emergency summit in London on Sunday to discuss Western support for Ukraine. Some European leaders raised the possibility of sending ground troops.

Early Sunday, Musk reposted a statement made by Balazs Orban, political director of HungarianPrime Minister Viktor Orban, calling for “direct negotiations with Russia” and an “immediate ceasefire and peace.” He then re-shared his 2022 peace proposal, suggesting referendums in Russian-controlled territories, the recognition of Crimea as Russian, and Ukraine’s neutrality.

The Donetsk People's Republic, Lugansk People's Republic, Kherson Region and Zaporozhye Region—formerly part of Ukraine—became federal subjects of Russia after referendums in 2022. Crimea and Sevastopol had previously voted to join the country in 2014.However, Kiev continues to assert sovereignty over these territories.

“What I said over 2 years ago was that Ukraine should seek peace or suffer severe loss of life for no gains.The latter was Zelensky’s choice. Now, he wants to do that again. This is cruel and inhumane,” Musk wrote in a pinned post.

Musk followed up with a meme of a tram running over people, with Zelensky at the control lever. Another post showed ablood-stained chessboard next to a dining table, captioned: “The reality of war.”

He later reposted the image, adding: “The EU leaders and Zelensky having fancy dinners while men die in trenches.How many parents will never see their son again?”

Musk’s remarks come as Zelensky demands more funding from Western backers while resisting talks with Moscow. Reports indicateWashington is unwilling to approve further aid unless Ukraine agrees to negotiations.

During the summit, Starmer urged the EU and other sponsors to take a leading role in supporting Kiev. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau backed the idea, stating that “everything’s on the table.” French President Emmanuel Macron said deployment would only be possible “when the peace is signed.”

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has expressed strong opposition to the potential deployment of Western peacekeeping forces.He emphasized that NATO expansion towards Russia’s borders is perceived as a threat, and deploying the bloc’s troops in Ukraine,even under a different guise, does not alter this perception.

https://www.rt.com/news/613597-musk-slams-zelensky-for-rejecting/

3 Mar, 2025 08:48

Macron details French-UK ‘peace plan’ for Ukraine(“Blackmail Plan”)

Paris and London want to stop the fighting between Moscow and Kiev,but not at any cost, the president has said

(that statement shows the group thinks Putin is weak, not true, and Zelensky thinks he has the power to dictate now. The EU allowing this is showing disrespect to Trump. These people are crazy for power)

A plan developed by France and Britain to end the Ukraine conflictinvolves a month-long ceasefirefollowed by the deployment of Western European peacekeepers to Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron has said.

Kiev’s backers held an emergency summit in London on Sunday, in response to Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky’s disastrous trip to Washington last week. Zelensky’s visit to the White House was abruptly cut short on Friday after his meeting with US President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance devolved into a shouting match in front of the media.

Macron told Le Figaro newspaper on Sunday thathe does not believe in any peace deal that could be achieved as a result of talks between the US and Russia, claiming that Russian President Vladimir Putin would seek to humiliate Ukraine, including by demilitarizing it.

According to the French president, Paris and London have developed their own alternative plan to stop the fighting. “We want peace, but we do not want it at any cost,without guarantees,” he explained.

The French-UK plan envisages a temporary, month-long “truce in the air, on the seas, and on energy infrastructure,” Macron said.

A contingent of Western European peacekeepers, led by France and the UK, would be deployed to Ukraine at a later stage when the situation on the ground is safe for them, he added.

“There will be no European troops on Ukrainian soil in the coming weeks. The question is how can we use this time to try to get a truce accessible, with negotiations that will take several weeks, and then, when the peace is signed, a deployment,” Macron stated.

Following the gathering in London, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK and France are ready to lead a “coalition of the willing” to provide military support to Ukraine, including the deployment of troops and aircraft, after a peace deal with Russia has been reached.

Moscow has repeatedly ruled out a temporary ceasefire with Kiev, insisting on a permanent, legally binding peace dealthat addresses the root causes of the conflict.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov earlier said that the idea of deployingWestern European peacekeepers to Ukraine is meant to “further fuel the conflict and stop any attempts to cool it down.” Moscow has said itwill view any foreign troopsthat arrive in Ukrainewithout a UN mandate as legitimate targets.

President Putin stated last week that Moscow does not object to Western Europe’s participation in the peace process, but stressed that “no one can demand anything from Russia here.”

(No they don’t want peace, Macron has been pushing more than a year, to go into Ukraine to accelerate the war, all the NATO countries said no it will cause a bigger war.France, Germany and UK are trying to cover up starting the war in the first place, by telling Zelensky do not sign the Minsk agreement and fight. Macron and Scholz deceived Putin on a ceasefire early on. That accelerated the war, and all communications were cut off by Putin.

Where is the outcry from NATO countries that this a stupid idea? If 4-5 NATO countries enter Ukraine and if any of their troops are killed, does that force the rest of NATO countries go in? I don’t think so but the rules may have been changed. It is not a NATO sponsored invasion, so are others still required to save these countries asses? The point is these countries want to drag all of them into WWIII, they wanted this outcome all this time.)

https://www.rt.com/news/613598-macron-france-ukraine-peace/

>>22692385

Russia must be scaling up to send a lot more troops to the border, is my guess.

2 Mar, 2025 14:54

Trump impressed by Vance’s handling of Zelensky – WSJ

The US VP defended the president during a spat with the Ukrainian leader in the Oval Office

US President Donald Trump was impressed with how Vice President J.D. Vance handled himself during a tense Oval Office exchange with Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky, unnamed administration officials told the Wall Street Journal.

The politicians met on Friday in the White House Oval Office ahead of what was expected to be a celebratory signing of a minerals deal between Washington and Kiev.

=The WSJ dubbed Vance a “MAGA champion”after the confrontation in a piece published on Saturday.

Vance sat mostly silent as Trump and Zelensky answered questions. But then a reporter asked the US president if he aligned with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Vance interjected to praise Trump’s diplomatic efforts and criticize past policy under President Joe Biden. The conversation escalated when Zelensky pushed back.

During the intense discussion, Vance highlighted Ukraine’s challenges in conscripting additional troops and said that Zelensky should be “thanking” Trump for efforts to resolve the conflict. Vance criticized his recent public appearances highlighting war devastation, accusing him of hosting “propaganda tours,” and labeled the Ukrainian leader “disrespectful.” The confrontation led to the day’s events being cut short.

Trump has reportedly told White House staff that his former vice president “would have never done that.”Former Indiana Governor Mike Pence was vice president during Trump’s first term. Their political alliance ended acrimoniously over the January 2021 riots at the US Capitol, after Pence refused to comply with Trump’s demands to prevent Congress from certifying Joe Biden the winner of the 2020 US presidential election.

The White House later circulated statements of support from Republican lawmakers and administration officials. “I was very proud of J.D. Vance, standing up for our country,” US Senator Lindsey Graham said. While SenatorMike Lee called Vance the “GOAT,” an acronym for “greatest of all time.”

The 40-year-old Vance is the third-youngest vice president in US history. His relationship with Trump has evolved significantly since the president’s first term. Once a vocal critic of Trump, Vance opposed his candidacy in 2016, calling him “cultural heroin” for conservatives and questioning his character. However, he later shifted his stance, securing Trump’s endorsement in his successful 2022 Senate bid, a move that cemented his place within Trump’s inner circle.

Last month, during his first foreign trip as vice president, Vance sent shockwaves with a speech criticizing European leaders at the Munich Security Conference, accusing them of censoring free speech and neglecting public concerns over migration.

Vance’s relationship with Trump remains strong, though the president has so far demurred on naming him his successor. Trump told Fox News in February that he considers Vance “very capable” but noted that “there are a lot of very capable people.” However, tech billionaire and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chief Elon Musk referred to Vance as “our future President” on Saturday. (Why would he announce that so early into his second term?)

https://www.rt.com/news/613584-trump-impressed-vance-zelensky-handling/

3 Mar, 2025 08:48

Moscow mocks Canada’s pledge to deploy troops to Ukraine

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s proposal would leave his country vulnerable to US encroachment, according to a senior Russian diplomat (Kek)

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has derided the idea that Canada could send troops to Ukraine. In a social media post on Monday, she questioned who would safeguard Canadian territory from potential US annexation in such a scenario.

The senior diplomat’s remark followed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement on Sunday that his government is open to contributing forces to a possible joint Western mission in Ukraine. British Prime Minister Kier Starmer announced the formation of a “coalition of the willing”once a possible ceasefire with Russiais reached following a meeting of Kiev’s European backers in London. (What makes them think Russia would agree to a ceasefire?)

“Who would defend Canadian land if the US expands north? Probably Ukrainians, who are dodging the draft in Canada,” Zakharova quipped,alluding to the widespread evasion of mandatory military service among Ukrainian citizens.

US President Donald Trump has suggested that Canada should merge with the US, humorously labeling Trudeau as “governor.” Comments byTrump and members of his administration questioning Canada’s statehoodhave ignited anti-American sentiment in a nation historically aligned with its southern neighbor.

Canada boasts a sizable ethnic Ukrainian community, partly due to its role as a refuge for members of anti-Soviet forces fleeing to the West during World War II, including those who allied with or directly served Nazi Germany. In 2023 former SS soldier Yaroslav Hunka received a standing ovation in the Canadian Parliament before his past was highlighted by pro-Jewish organizations.

Trudeau has pledged to resign as leader of the Liberal Party after a general election expected this year. During a recent public debate, one of his potential successors, former Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, advocated for an alliance with European nuclear powers against the US, claiming that Canada’s neighbor “is turning predator” under Trump.Freeland, a foreign policy hawk, is also the granddaughter of Michael Chomiak, the Ukrainian editor of a Nazi-controlled newspaper during World War II.

(https://www.rt.com/russia/613601-zakharova-canada-troops-ukraine/

Trump has also said the U.S. military protects the whole of Canada, what would happen if the U.S. withdrew the Air Force etc protecting Canada?

3 Mar, 2025 12:40

Dozens of Russian civilians returned by Ukraine

Kiev has repatriated 33 individuals from occupied parts of Kursk Region, according to Moscow’s human rights commissioner

Kiev has handed over 33 civilians from Ukrainian-controlled parts of Russia’s Kursk Region, Moscow’s human rights commissioner Tatyana Moskalkova has announced. Most of the repatriated citizens are elderly, the official noted.

According to Moskalkova, who welcomed the individuals as they crossed into Belarus,the group includes four children between 1 and 10 years of age. Nine of the civilians need urgent medical assistance, including several wheelchair-bound individuals, the official revealed.

On Tuesday, the repatriated civilians are expected to arrive in the city of Kursk, where they will be reunited with their families and receive all the necessary medical aid.

DETAILS TO FOLLOW

https://www.rt.com/russia/613612-russian-civilians-return-from-ukraine/

3 Mar, 2025 11:17

Tulsi Gabbard questions if Ukraine is ‘aligned’ with US values

The national intelligence chief has suggested that many of Zelensky’s actions in recent years go against the ideas of freedom and democracy

Ukraine and many of its European backers may not be aligned with the US values of freedom, peace, and democracy shared by President Donald Trump, according to Washington’s director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard.

In an interview with Fox News on Sunday, Gabbard was asked about last week’s heated exchange at the White House involving Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky and Trump and his vice president, J.D. Vance. The tense meeting ended with Zelensky abruptly leaving the White House after being accused by Trump of ingratitude, “gambling with World War III,” and refusing to seek peace with Russia.

The incident has sparked a backlash from Trump’s critics, including several EU leaders, who have accused him of “bullying” Zelensky. However, according to Gabbard,anyone who has criticized Trumpover his interaction with the Ukrainian leaderis merely showing that they are “not committed to peace.”

“Many of these European countries, and Zelensky himself, who claim to be standing and fighting for the cause of freedom and democracy” are actually acting contrary to these values, Gabbard stated.

“When we actually look at what’s happening in reality in these countries, as well as with Zelensky’s government in Ukraine, it is the exact opposite,” she added. Gabbard pointed to the lack of elections in Ukraine, Kiev’s criminalization of opposition parties, the shutting down of Orthodox churches, and the complete government control over media outlets.

“It begs the question. It’s clear they’re standing against [Russian President Vladimir] Putin. But what are they actually really fighting for, and are they aligned with the values that they claim to hold in agreement with [the US], which are the values of freedom, peace and true security,”Gabbard said.

The DNI chief further criticized Washington’s EU partners, recalling Vance’s speech at the Munich Security Conference, where he accused European countries of implementing policies that “undermine democracy” and show that they “don’t actually believe in the voices of the people.”

“We’re seeing this in the United Kingdom, we’re seeing this in Germany, we saw it with the tossing out of the elections in Romania,” Gabbard said, suggesting thatthis shows a “huge divergence” between US valuesand those of the European nations that have backed Zelensky.

Russia has also suggested that last week’s clash between Zelensky and Trump once again proved that Kiev is not genuinely interested in peace. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stressed that the Ukrainian leader’s behavior in the Oval Office “demonstrated how difficult it will be to get on the path of a settlement around Ukraine.”

https://www.rt.com/russia/613608-tulsi-gabbard-ukraine-us-values/

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Announces U.K. Troops Will be “Boots on the Ground in Ukraine” Leading a European “Coalition of the Willing”

March 2, 2025 | Sundance |

Following a widely watched assembly of EU leaders, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces that Britain will lead a “coalition of the willing” and the U.K. will put boots on the ground and planes in the air to create the “security guarantee” for a potential Russia-Ukraine ceasefire.

The Prime Minister did not specify any other European country who will align and join their military forces on the ground in Ukraine; instead outlining that additional military elements will be rapidly organized.PM Starmer stressed that U.S. military forces “must” backstop the EU military membersand implied that Italian PM Meloni will only align with the principal of Italian military use if the USA is involved.

As secretary Rubio mentioned earlier in the day, the Ukraine/EU phrase “security guarantee” is more honestly described as “deterrence” or an insurance policy. Prime Minister Starmer andthis EU ‘coalition of the willing’ are only willing to put their military into Ukraine if the USA will be guaranteedto come into the conflict if the ceasefire falls apart. This should not be a part of any reasonable consideration, given the 3rd parties (not Russia) thatwould intentionally seek to disrupt a ceasefire to suck the USA into battle.WATCH:

None of the other EU nations are willing to publicly say they will put their military into Ukraine, because the EU just doesn’t have a military force capable to deal with the conflict.

https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2025/03/02/british-prime-minister-keir-starmer-announces-u-k-troops-will-be-boots-on-the-ground-in-ukraine-leading-a-european-coalition-of-the-willing/

So their only plan is to have U.S. backup, so their fairy tale, is just that.I doubt Russia will agree to a ceasefire, Lavrov has already said the will be treated as enemy combatants. Their whole plan is for press coverage.

>>22692811

Every thing he does is to trap the U.S. on a war he wanted, and to continue