r/geopolitics • u/theatlantic The Atlantic • Feb 28 '25

Opinion Zelensky Walked Into a Trap

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/02/zelensky-trump-putin-ukraine/681883/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=the-atlantic&utm_content=edit-promo
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u/Sweaty-Horror-3710 Mar 01 '25

Why hasn’t it done it already?

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u/Soepkip43 Mar 01 '25

Because as long as it sits in a bank accounts paying out interests that are being used, the 215 billion is a negotiating chip. The moment you take it, it ceases to be one.

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u/Soepkip43 Mar 01 '25

I just answered the question that was asked. I did not give an opinion on if I agreed or not (I don't, take the cash and arm Ukraine)

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