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Emrys

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15. We'll see whether the EU putting the Russian assets held on its territory out of his reach

Reply to Bluetus (Reply #13)

Sun Dec 14, 2025, 09:31 AM

23 hrs ago

finally puts the dampers on his push to bully Ukraine into a settlement nobody - including, it seems, the Russians - wants except him.

It's been telegraphed that Witkoff will leave his post in the New Year. That may be the ultimate coup de grace. Then the serious nations can get on and see what they can make of the mess he's left for others to sort out.

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Call transcript shows EU leaders tell Zelensky that they, not US, will decide on frozen Russian assets [View all] Amaryllis Dec 5 OP

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA justaprogressive Dec 5 #1

Oh, I LOVE hearing (reading this)... Step up and slap Trump down, EU! (and NATO) hlthe2b Dec 5 #2

Let's hope this story is true Fiendish Thingy Dec 5 #3

"the assets are needed to secure a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine" Emrys Dec 5 #4

Trump is on a major losing streak. You would think at some point Bluetus Yesterday #13

We'll see whether the EU putting the Russian assets held on its territory out of his reach Emrys 23 hrs ago #15

Apparently Z and Witkoff meet today Bluetus 23 hrs ago #16

There were a series of summits planned for this week, Emrys 23 hrs ago #17

The assets are needed to secure peace. When the Ukranians finally kick the Russian's ass there will be peace. flashman13 Dec 5 #5

LBN post on the topic: littlemissmartypants Dec 5 #6

As long as the Orange Hellbeast... GiqueCee Dec 5 #7

Well said Alice Kramden Dec 5 #8

You Mean To Say The King Of The World Isn't The Final Arbiter Here?! .... ColoringFool Dec 5 #9

The headline says they WILL decide. The content of the article puts it another way..... LiberalLovinLug Dec 5 #10

WHy does the US have any say at all? Unless they are making US aid conditional on having a say... Amaryllis Dec 5 #11

What US aid? n/t Emrys Dec 5 #12

What is that worth? Trump has been doing everything in his power to sabotage Ukraine. Bluetus 23 hrs ago #14