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Rhiannon12866

(249,328 posts)
Wed Dec 17, 2025, 04:05 AM Wednesday

⚡️Zelenskyy DROPPED THIS: Everyone Went Silent. Urgent Presidential Statement on the Talks - War & Politics 24



Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the Dutch parliament on Tuesday, saying Ukraine is in the midst of "most intense and focused" negotiations to end Russia's nearly four-year war. "Together with partners, we are working not only to stop the bloodshed, but to change the situation along Russia's borders so there is no opportunity to start another war." Zelenskyy said in his address.

He said diplomacy should focus on making Russia learn to "live by the rule of law." Zelenskyy and some 30 other countries are expected to formally approve plans Tuesday at a ceremony in the Hague to create a compensation body to pay for damages to Ukraine caused by the Russian invasion, but questions remain about where the money will come from. - 12/16/2025.

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⚡️Zelenskyy DROPPED THIS: Everyone Went Silent. Urgent Presidential Statement on the Talks - War & Politics 24 (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Wednesday OP
NATO funds a big wall. Aussie105 Wednesday #1
Yes!! blue-wave Wednesday #2
I must give Zelensky much credit for blue-wave Wednesday #3
I certainly agree with you, he must be a very strong person and he is the leader his people need and deserve Rhiannon12866 Wednesday #4
Read the other day Russia has lost over 1,200,000 troops KS Toronado Wednesday #5
I remember reading that those of draft age were leaving the country and Putin is now drafting the homeless Rhiannon12866 Wednesday #6
He's scraping the bottom of the barrel looking for cannon fodder. KS Toronado Wednesday #7

Aussie105

(7,540 posts)
1. NATO funds a big wall.
Wed Dec 17, 2025, 05:27 AM
Wednesday

A big wall on the old, original border.

And has soldiers from many nations patrolling it.

Have a DMZ.

Then the cleanup starts - start with removing the landmines and rebuilding destroyed Ukrainian infrastructure and homes.

Going to be a busy time.

blue-wave

(4,816 posts)
3. I must give Zelensky much credit for
Wed Dec 17, 2025, 06:02 AM
Wednesday

the ability to maintain his composure while talking about Russia and the crimes Russia has committed against Ukrainians and the Ukrainian nation. His speech hits all the hard and difficult issues. There MUST be a just settlement for Ukraine and Russia must be forced to live within the rule of law. Absolutely no amnesty for war criminals.

Rhiannon12866

(249,328 posts)
4. I certainly agree with you, he must be a very strong person and he is the leader his people need and deserve
Wed Dec 17, 2025, 06:09 AM
Wednesday

As for Russia, they had no idea what they were facing when they took on Ukraine!

KS Toronado

(22,909 posts)
5. Read the other day Russia has lost over 1,200,000 troops
Wed Dec 17, 2025, 10:08 PM
Wednesday

I'm amazed how he keeps the war going.

Rhiannon12866

(249,328 posts)
6. I remember reading that those of draft age were leaving the country and Putin is now drafting the homeless
Wed Dec 17, 2025, 10:10 PM
Wednesday
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