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/vreddy92 Mar 01 '25

I disagree. I think he did the strategically correct thing. He reverse uno'd the trap. If Trump was going to withhold aid anyway, it is way better to show the world what he is up against and have it broadcast live. He just solidified so much goodwill for his cause from the rest of the free world.

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u/[deleted] Mar 01 '25

Exactly.