Summary

A European Parliament member claimed that the U.S. gave Europe three weeks to agree on Ukraine’s “surrender” terms or risk an American withdrawal from Europe.

Mika Aaltola made the claim on X, but provided no evidence. NBC News reported that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested a U.S. troop reduction in Europe.

Trump reportedly plans to cut 20,000 troops and demand greater NATO contributions. He has pushed for higher NATO defense spending.

Trump may meet with Putin soon, believing Russia holds the upper hand in negotiations.

  • @MyOpinion@lemm.ee
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    1242 months ago

    Russia is losing in Ukraine but some how in the Orange Turds mind Russia is wining. Russia has the upper hand with their Puppet in the USA.

    • Dojan
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      1102 months ago

      No no, he doesn’t think that Russia is winning, he wants Russia to win.

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            12 months ago

            It’s either footage from Epstein’s plane of sex acts with obvious minors, or it’s just that Putin tells him he’s a great leader and everyone knows he’s cleverer and better than Obama, Clinton and Biden. Trump is a complete sucker for absurd praise.

            • @angrystego@lemmy.world
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              12 months ago

              Putin helped him to get in the position he’s in. It’s a long-term mutually beneficial relationship. No need for P-tapes - who cares about those nowadays? His base?

    • @drathvedro@lemm.ee
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      -102 months ago

      Russia is losing in Ukraine

      I’d like to also take a hit from your pipe, bro. That shit must be very good

      • @TwanHE@lemmy.world
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        92 months ago

        Id say having to revert to donkeys and 30+ year old civilian shitboxes is losing for the “2nd greatest army”.

  • @khannie@lemmy.world
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    1012 months ago

    I mean, we’ve all already assumed US capitulation and cessation of any alliance tbh. It only took about two weeks.

    Jog on.

    Best of luck with China and that supply chain. They’re looking at how you’re throwing Ukraine under the bus and thinking “Oh hell yes”.

    • @Joncash2@lemmy.ml
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      242 months ago

      I’m confused by what you mean. Yes, if you disconnect from Europe you would absolutely need China’s supply chain. And Russia proved it’s a very powerful supply chain. Hate it all you want, but without even sending weapons, Russia was able to sustain the war under massive sanctions.

      I mean, if Trump actually secures China’s supply chain and actually decided war is the best way to resolve Greenland and Panama, well, the world would be completely fucked. There’s nothing the rest of the world could do to stop any of this. The horrifying combination of US military, tech and China’s production capacity, Jesus fuck that’s terrifying.

      The worst thing is, this is now a likely scenario. Considering Trump and Putin are both on board, the entirety of humanity is now dependant on Xi not being as power hungry and insane. God this is nightmare fuel.

      • @Habahnow@sh.itjust.works
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        162 months ago

        I kinda doubt China wants to share things with the US. That and I doubt Putin wants the China to be stronger either. I think China would be cool not stepping in the way of the US and Russia so long as they see some opportunities for themselves.

        • @Joncash2@lemmy.ml
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          42 months ago

          Yeah, but we have to hope as a species that’s what China decides. Looking at their history, that’s actually likely. But we’re basically gambling on a sane decision from the CCP. That’s not a place I want to be. Though in fairness, I think most people here would agree with me.

          • @Habahnow@sh.itjust.works
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            22 months ago

            When I stated china is look for opportunities for themselves, I don’t imagine it’s anything good for us. Regardless of what Xi’s china decides, it won’t be good for democracy nor us.

            • @Joncash2@lemmy.ml
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              22 months ago

              I’m just talking about very bad and less very bad. But yes, regardless now the outcome is negative.

        • @Scott_of_the_Arctic@lemmy.world
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          22 months ago

          China sees themselves as top dog in the world. The name for China in mandarin Chinese translates to “the central kingdom”. They want to exert economic control over the world rather than military. They want to be the country that all the other countries go to for help. Essentially they want the USA’s old job.

      • @Sconrad122@lemmy.world
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        112 months ago

        It’s about whether US will do the same throw under the bus routine with Taiwan I think. China would love to know that the US won’t seriously contest an attempt to invade their neighbor across the strait

        • @Joncash2@lemmy.ml
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          62 months ago

          I’m not sure what Taiwan has to do with a supply chain, but yeah, Taiwan falling to China would absolutely be part of the agreement. And as insane as what I’m about to say, especially since I’m Taiwanese, Taiwan would be a tiny footnote if this all goes through. It’s nuts that the entirety of the democracy’s survival is completely dependent on the will of 3 people and 2 of them have already proven to be completely insane and the third one no one is happy with.

  • @samus12345@lemm.ee
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    732 months ago

    risk an American withdrawal from Europe.

    Why is this a threat? Is there a reason Europe would want a hostile country to remain there?

  • @leadore@lemmy.world
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    642 months ago

    Fuck him. First, he’ll do what we wants regardless of whether you concede to his demands. If we wants to withdraw troops, he’ll withdraw them, no matter what concessions you make to him in hopes of preventing that. Look at his history. Look at how he has treated the other party in Every. Single. One. of the “deals” that he’s made. He fucks them over. NEVER believe he’ll hold up his side of whatever bargain you make. He won’t.

    Don’t ever concede to this bully. The more you concede, the more demands he’ll make, like with a blackmailer. Call his bluff. Say, “Sorry, we don’t agree. If that means you’ll withdraw, then don’t let the screen door hit ya where the good lord split ya on the way out.” Bam! End of bullying and if he didn’t want to withdraw, he’ll find some excuse no to go through with it (or probably just lie and say you agreed to do something for him behind the scenes).

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        Maybe not, even probably not, but with Europe’s help it can at least keep fighting for now, with the possibility that something could happen in US or Russia to change the equation in that time. That’s all very uncertain, but what is certain is that if Europe agrees to this Putin/Trump terms of surrender, it’s over for Ukraine immediately. And then other countries will be next.

        • @alkbch@lemmy.ml
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          02 months ago

          We don’t know for certain whether other countries will be next or not.

          Europe providing more support for Ukraine hoping for a miracle might lead to more suffering for Ukrainians and just more territory losses. That’s a risky bet. It also feels like a half hearted measure. Might be time Europe goes all in it really thinks Russia is an existential threat.

          • @angrystego@lemmy.world
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            12 months ago

            We do know for certain, we know Putin’s plans, he’s not exactly keeping them secret. In this new situation that is more positive for him, he has no reason to suddenly choose not to continue.

            • @alkbch@lemmy.ml
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              12 months ago

              I insist that we don’t know for certain what Putin’s plans are. If you are so sure yourself, would you bet your most valuable possession on it?

              Besides, if you are so sure of that, isn’t time for European countries to drastically ramp up support for Ukraine and join the war?

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                12 months ago

                It is, but they probably won’t do it, because they’re not united enough. Some European countries have pro-Putin leaders, in some, the power is split.

  • FiveMacs
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    572 months ago

    He’s gonna withdraw anyways…he works for you Putin. They are ramping for WW3 with the world vs USA/Russia/China…fucked up to put us with Russia but here we are.

    • @Dragomus@lemmy.world
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      222 months ago

      Yeah he’ll withdraw troops and NATO support no matter how things go in Europe …

      He’ll need more armyboots at home defending his regime … also needs to recoup costs due to losing out on tax income and tariff lies. Then there is this thing where he wants to give Putin this favor of dismantling NATO.

      So, his demand was 2% in 2017 … and countries are exceeding that, Poland is already spending more than even the US, and Germany is climbing, so he upped it to 5% to get the excuse of the US backing out.

      Even if they meet 5%, in a few years he’ll up it further.

      Ofcourse for now he’ll assume the NATO members still feel bound to keep supplying intelligence information and buy American weaponry, even if NATO falls apart.

    • Banana
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      Has China given an indication they’re allied with the US? This is an earnest question.

        • The Quuuuuill
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          352 months ago

          it’s a lot like the tripartite pact. three fascist military governments are agreeing to non-compete terms. they are not allies. they are merely not enemies

          • Banana
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            72 months ago

            This definitely helped answer my question, thanks yall!

    • suoko
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      62 months ago

      So a new call to the army for all european people and here we go again. Monkeys spinning the wheel because of a bunch of useless people.

  • Hemingways_Shotgun
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    542 months ago

    Call his bluff.

    American soft power around the globe relies on having those bases on foreign soil.

      • @Maggoty@lemmy.world
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        52 months ago

        Eh, it’s at least hybrid. Classic hard power is the use of the military. That can include garrisoning but usually by force, not by permission.

    • @Peck@lemmy.world
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      -52 months ago

      If you think about it from position of China being the biggest threat, then only Asian bases and countries matter. That’s why we don’t hear much about Trump doing crazy things in that region.

      While Europe is important, it should be able to fend for itself. Also Europe joining China is unlikely in short and mid term. So it make sense to spend less money on Europe and focus on Asia.

      Also explains the Russia situation. Although culturally Russia is as European as Sweden and Germany, this war has pushed it closer to China than ever. If the conflict lasts longer, then their alignment would be immenent. Personally I’m surprised that they didn’t align more. China was being surprisingly passive about the whole thing.

        • @Peck@lemmy.world
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          32 months ago

          Yes China makes big distinction between US and Europe in its rhetoric. And they are working on pulling Europe from USA, but it’s early days and it will take time. Lots of time.

      • @realitista@lemm.ee
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        42 months ago

        I think Trump will manage to push Europe into China’s arms well within the next 4 years at the rate he’s going. If Europe can get China to back Ukraine I think that’s all it would take at this time.

        • @Peck@lemmy.world
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          42 months ago

          I don’t think so. They are culturally too different. Europe will continue to suck American cock for at least couple decades going forward. That’s not to say that economic ties won’t increase in the meantime.

        • @alkbch@lemmy.ml
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          22 months ago

          China has announced today it supports the peace talks started by the US and Russia.

          • @Ledericas@lemm.ee
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            china backs whoever is likely on the winning side that benefits them, right now trump is useful to china. also helps if russia weakening as a power as well, china and russia are frenemies at best.

      • @00x0xx@lemmy.world
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        22 months ago

        If the conflict lasts longer, then their alignment would be immenent.

        Indeed. I do think this is why the US is seeking to end the war quickly.

        Personally I’m surprised that they didn’t align more. China was being surprisingly passive about the whole thing.

        China’s policies is for long term military and economic growth without the use of foreign alliance. The PRC doesn’t like to take risks when they don’t have to, and a rapid military alliance with Russia will come with plenty of risks that the Chinese might want to avoid.

    • @in4apenny@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      92 months ago

      Only to protect the interests of capital though. If you’re a popular black guy talking about economic distribution then you’re cooked, but increasing the wealth from the middle-class to the rich and killing the opposition is what the CIA is for.

  • @twelvegoats@lemm.ee
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    362 months ago

    Being an American that feels like they no longer have a home, I would like Europe to unleash holy hell upon the US. Do not let this fascicle president dictate what you do for your continent. You were fine before we took over swaths of your countries for their bases, you can be the strong leaders that the West need to fight everything that’s going on in your vicinity with Russia, North Korea, and any other rogue nation. I hate to say it, but the US is a part of that sentence as well. The US will not protect you anymore, I have absolutely no faith that the US will step up when you need them the most. Protect yourselves.

    • Victor
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      12 months ago

      fascicle

      Never seen this word before and in my head I just read “foshizzle”

    • @alkbch@lemmy.ml
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      -22 months ago

      Europe countries do not have the power to “unleash holy hell upon the US.”

  • mechoman444
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    312 months ago

    And I give trump three weeks to vacate the white House and the presidency.

      • mechoman444
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        82 months ago

        Trump doesn’t have the authority to dictate the foreign policy of other countries making his statement just as empty and meaningless as mine.

        • @alkbch@lemmy.ml
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          -22 months ago

          Are you suggesting the US hasn’t been dictating the foreign policy of any country in history? That’s a wild statement.

  • TipRing
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    292 months ago

    What would be the purpose of US support in Europe if not defending against Russia?

    The US presence in Europe exists to facilitate US power projection, if we are not stopping Russian advancement then there is no reason for host countries to allow US bases in their territory.

    • @kreskin@lemmy.world
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      Cleary its time for Europe to round up, cage up, and deport all Americans and put a wall around Europe. And America will be made to pay for it.

      If its a good enough policy for mexican and central american countries’ citizens then its a good enough policy for American citizens. They have no right to flee their own collapsing country into Europe, bringing their failed philosophies and neglected personal health with them. Doubly so if they are poorly educated. Many of them are probably servants of Putin and his terrorism, thus terrorists themselves.

      Lets try that one on for size. Doesnt feel very good does it, my fellow Americans.

    • @Rekorse@sh.itjust.works
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      I think most americans simply feel like they are losing stuff theyve had for a long time, never considering whether they should have had it to begin with.

    • @00x0xx@lemmy.world
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      12 months ago

      US failed to stop the Russian advancement in Ukraine. So the US is backtracking from the war, in hopes of salvaging it’s relationship with Russia, to prevent another Cold War with Russia + China.

    • @btaf45@lemmy.world
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      As an American I am begging Europe not to give in to appeasement. Traitorapist Trump is a huge liar and buffoon. You have to stand up to Trump or he will keep abusing you over and over. Europe + Ukraine is way more powerful than Russia is anyway. Also, we need a big shock to the system to take our country back from Putin’s stooge.

  • @Gammelfisch@lemmy.world
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    252 months ago

    The European NATO members should tell the AmeriKans they have 3 weeks to shutdown all their military bases until Jan 2029.

    • @fluxion@lemmy.world
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      82 months ago

      And keep them shut if fair elections are not allowed to be carried out by their reality tv star dictator.

    • Phoenixz
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      32 months ago

      Once those close, keep them closed. Hell, use them for yourself for your own defense.

      The USA has made it clear it cannot be relied on