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Article is behind a wall, so couldn’t read it.
But the best explanation I’ve heard regarding Trump’s relationship with Ukraine and Zelenskyy is that he has a personal grudge against Zelenskyy because Zelenskyy wouldn’t play ball on investigating Biden.
On the other hand, Putin knows how easily Trump can be manipulated, so he has undoubtedly promised Trump something in exchange for Trump parroting the Russian line on the Ukraine war. Combine that with Trump‘s hatred for Zelenskyy and we’ve got all you need to know about the current situation. Trump wants Zelenskyy – and by extension Ukraine – to pay a price for failing to investigate Biden.
Deal making, retribution, and revenge explain the vast majority on Trump’s behavior.
—Peter
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On the other hand, Putin knows how easily Trump can be manipulated, so he has undoubtedly promised Trump something
Come to think of it, a possibility comes to mind.
The first comes straight out of the opening scene of The Godfather. Bonasera comes to Vito Corleone, asking for help getting revenge against the men who assualted his daughter. Corleone agrees, but asks for unwavering loyalty in return.
Trump goes to Putin, asking for help getting revenge against Zelenskyy who dishonored Trump by failing to announce an investigation into the Bidens. Putin agrees, but asks for unwavering loyalty in return. On the side, Putin didn't like Ukraine anyway, so he's more than happy to invade. But he's got the pledge of loyalty from Trump and only asks that Trump parrot Putin's talking points from time to time.
--Peter
