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.

    • Gladaed@feddit.orgEnglish
      31·
      5 days ago

      Not really in the course of history. A lot of countries had no elections that could have been postponed.

      Also, yes.

    • vandsjov@feddit.dkEnglish
      423·
      2 days ago

      But the US had elections during WW2 and they where in exact same position as Ukraine is now!

      Edit: Was that really THAT hard to detect the sarcasm? I guess humor is really dead.

          • vandsjov@feddit.dkEnglish
            1·
            2 days ago

            Thank you, you’re one of the four that found it funny / understood that it was a joke.

          • Tattorack@lemmy.worldEnglish
            2·
            5 days ago

            I sure as hell hope so. But I can’t be certain anymore. So much weird, hyperbolic shit has happened or been said in the past 3 months, it makes headlines from The Onion seem reasonable in comparison.