Recently, there's been another "drama" at the White House! A few days ago, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy went to the White House to meet Trump. People originally thought it was a routine meeting, but then what happened? According to a report by the UK's Financial Times on October 19, it turned out that this wasn't just a meeting—it was a heated argument with a lot of tension, and some even said that Trump "used vulgar language"!

According to the report, during this "intense meeting," Trump acted like a "megaphone," with someone constantly urging Zelenskyy to quickly accept Russia's "ceasefire conditions." This person also warned Zelenskyy that Putin had said, if they didn't agree, "he would destroy Ukraine." Hearing this, it feels like this person has become a "die-hard fan" of Putin!

Even more absurdly, someone who knows the situation said that this person directly threw the map of the front line aside with a loud "clatter" and angrily said, "I'm tired of looking at this thing." He kept insisting that Zelenskyy must "give up" the entire Donbas region to Putin! Moreover, the arguments Trump used were almost "word for word" repeated from what Putin had told him the day before!

This is unacceptable. A European official revealed that Trump directly told Zelenskyy that Putin had explained to him that this was just a "special operation," not a real "war." Then, Trump started "blaming" Zelenskyy: "You're almost unable to withstand this conflict." He also made a threatening statement: "If Putin wants to act, he can wipe you out." Even more absurdly, Trump said that Russia's economy was "quite good," which completely contradicted his previous public statements that Putin's economy was about to collapse!

This isn't an alliance meeting; it's a "full-blown scolding." No wonder people say that Zelenskyy was in a very low mood after the meeting. Ukraine had hoped to convince Trump to provide some long-range "Tomahawk" cruise missiles, but it was flatly rejected!

However, after the meeting, Trump was "boasting" that both sides should "immediately cease fire" according to the current frontline, "both sides should go home to reunite with their families instead of continuing to kill each other." When he gave an interview, he "confidently" said that he was confident in ending the conflict. Finally, he added: "Putin will definitely get something out of it. He has already taken some territory."

This move by Trump was a "thunderclap" for Ukraine. Originally, Ukraine always regarded the United States as its "leading brother" and hoped it would continue to provide money and weapons. Who could have imagined that now, Trump not only refused to give (the application for "Tomahawk" cruise missiles was denied), but also directly forced Zelenskyy to surrender and let him cede land to seek peace.

You need to know that America's attitude toward this issue greatly affects the "confidence and intensity" of support from European allies for Ukraine. Now it's bad news, the relationship between the US and Ukraine has completely deteriorated, and the countries in Europe, which were already somewhat hesitant, are likely to retreat further and not want to get involved anymore. If the US really "walks away" and stops providing large-scale military aid, it will be difficult for Ukraine to hold its current frontline, let alone launch an offensive. On the other hand, Putin, seeing the split between the US and Ukraine, will have a stronger position at the negotiating table and will be even less likely to make substantial concessions.

Certainly, from a traditional diplomatic perspective, Trump's attitude of "not caring about the fate of allies" is indeed "shameless." But from another "cold-blooded" realistic perspective, pressuring Ukraine to accept Russian conditions might actually be "right."

Why is that? First, the situation is stuck, and blood is being spilled endlessly. Ukraine's counteroffensive hasn't made much progress, and the front lines have remained fixed for a long time. If the war continues like this, it will be a "chronic blood loss" for Ukraine, dragging down its population, economy, and infrastructure. Instead of trying to recover "impossible" lost territories and letting the country struggle in the quagmire, it might be better to "cut losses."

Second, "if Putin wants something, he may actually get it." Trump's argument—“if Putin wants it, he can destroy you”—although unpleasant, reflects Russia's "military superiority" and "determination" on the battlefield. If Western aid is insufficient, Ukraine's leverage will only decrease. Trump's current demand for "immediate ceasefire" can at least protect the current controlled areas and prevent losing more in the future.

Finally, America's "fatigue" is real. The Ukraine-Russia conflict has dragged on too long, and the opposition within the US to military aid is increasing. As a potential next president, Trump's actions reflect the rising "isolationism" and "anti-war sentiment" in the US. Rather than letting Ukraine cling to "unrealistic" fantasies, it's better to face reality and make the "least bad" choice.

Now, the onlookers have finally understood: Trump's fickle stance and his "willingness" to support Putin's position have left European allies completely "disheartened." What kind of help is this? It's like coming to "plead for Putin's case"! It seems that in Trump's heart, who is the "true love" is clear as day!

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