Day 1217
Except when it comes to Ukraine, where Russia continues to lob ballistic missiles at residential areas with impunity.
Since Donald took office, the situation has only gotten worse. Over the last five months, Team USA has displayed weakness and stupidity — not strength — in its efforts to end Russia’s genocidal aggression, which has resulted in the biggest, bloodiest war on the European continent in over 8.6 decades.
Acccording to Dan, the NATO summit starting today will be a big let down1.
Michael, a professor of history at the Catholic University of America, wants us to look on the bright side.
Both Dan and Michael gloss over Ukraine’s worsening political and military dysfunction.
So does Z, who tears up at the end of this interview.
"Perhaps I am not the best person to lead Ukraine to the end of this war, but I am the most experienced," — Z.
Sigh. What a disaster.
Nato summit expected to be triumphant for Trump and deflating for Ukraine. US president likely to be in self-congratulatory mood, with most allies persuaded to sign up to defence spending target (The Guardian, June 24, 2025)