France International Radio reported last night (August 16th): "Joint statement by European leaders: Ukraine will decide its territorial issues on its own. Trump discussed with Europe providing NATO Article 5-style guarantees for Ukraine."
[Witty] Comment a bit: In simple terms, it means: First, Europe tacitly allows Ukraine to make concessions on territorial issues (What real power does Europe have to ensure Ukraine can decide its territorial issues on its own? What real power does Ukraine have to guarantee the integrity of its territory?) Second, the US and Europe realize that Ukraine cannot become a NATO member; Third, under the above two facts, they are trying to find a decent "cover" for this absurd act, so that all parties can save face and withdraw gracefully.
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