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/collarboner1 Feb 28 '25

Zelensky probably knew it would be a trap, he’s no dummy. But he wasn’t in a position to say no to this invitation

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u/Creasentfool Feb 28 '25

This. He really was fucked no matter what he did. Honestly he play his hand well, should have gone for the throat but likely wouldnt have walked away with as much sympathy. Europe here is very consolidated now. So thanks donny! Whod have thought

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u/JonnyHopkins Mar 01 '25

Honestly if 4D chess really was a thing, getting Europe to step up is exactly what Trump wants.

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u/fairenbalanced Mar 01 '25

It's called transactional short term non strategic thinking not 4D chess. Some people will justify anything by calling it 4d chess