After their initial shock at Trump’s false claims that Ukraine is led by a “dictator” who started the war with Russia, the Ukrainian people are rallying around their President.

Summary

Days before the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion, Ukrainians find unity threatened not just by Russia but also shifting U.S. support.

Donald Trump’s false labeling of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a “dictator” has provoked fierce backlash, even from Zelenskyy’s critics, who now rally around him.

With ongoing Russian attacks and Ukrainian forces stretched thin, Trump’s suggestion of a swift end to hostilities raises fears of concessions favoring Russia.

Officials argue that elections amid war would undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty. Many vow to continue resisting, regardless of major foreign policy changes.

      • ddh@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
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        22 hours ago

        He wants to run the US like Putin so bad, maybe fringe states will break away there too

        • commander@lemmings.worldEnglish
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          6 hours ago

          California should secede.

          All blue states should, honestly. They’re the ones carrying the red states on their backs.

          • RedAggroBest@lemmy.worldEnglish
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            4 hours ago

            I would love for California to invade Arizona while they’re at it.

            Cmon Cali! You need the water and I don’t want uranium mining in my state, especially the Grand Canyon