Subject: Re: Trump Threatens Zelenski
I assure you that it is more likely that the Cheeto is beholden to Russia than not. It could be for a peccadillo, but in Cheeto's mind, any loss of face or power or brand is worth fighting for, regardless of the cost to the world.

RU is not our friend, is not admirable, and is a nation in vast decline. The economies of NY, FL, TX, and CA are each - individually - larger than that of RU. Male life expectancy - even before the war - was barely north of 60.

Why we aren't using their culminating in Ukraine as a grand opportunity to finally deliver a knock out blow is beyond me. Their fighting ability is really quite poor, now that the propaganda and parade mask has slipped.