Hey now, I'll have you know that Trump just signed a deal to steal Ukraine's resources at gunpoint lest he let them be devoured by Russia. Art of the Deal!
It's not really much of a deal for the US though, although I do approve of it.
Essentially the deal splits covered natural resource profits between the US and Ukraine, and says that Ukraine will have to pay for future military "aid" out of their share of the proceeds.
Of course Ukraine can renege on the deal in the future if they feel they no longer need the US support that it brings them.
What Ukraine gains here is:
- Continued military support from the US that they are now paying for
- The US having skin in the game
- Language in the agreement that labels Russia as the aggressor (well, duh, but it'll piss off Putin)
What the US really gains is:
- Ability of Trump to say he made a deal, even if it appears to be one that may prolong the war rather than end it (he's hoping MAGA voters will forget he promised to end it)
- Some ongoing repayment for past and future military aid, which is entirely reasonable
HarHarVeryFunny|10 months ago
Essentially the deal splits covered natural resource profits between the US and Ukraine, and says that Ukraine will have to pay for future military "aid" out of their share of the proceeds.
Of course Ukraine can renege on the deal in the future if they feel they no longer need the US support that it brings them.
What Ukraine gains here is:
- Continued military support from the US that they are now paying for
- The US having skin in the game
- Language in the agreement that labels Russia as the aggressor (well, duh, but it'll piss off Putin)
What the US really gains is:
- Ability of Trump to say he made a deal, even if it appears to be one that may prolong the war rather than end it (he's hoping MAGA voters will forget he promised to end it)
- Some ongoing repayment for past and future military aid, which is entirely reasonable