Ukraine War BREAKING NEWS: Trump & Zelesnkyy Meet - Better, But Well Short of Good
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"Putin started this war and he could end it tomorrow if he simply withdrew his troops from Ukraine's sovereign territory."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:08⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to another ATP Geopolitics video, a Ukraine War Breaking News update for 27th September 2024.
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Trump & Zelensky meeting: Background
🎦 00:08-01:22⏩
Jonathan discusses the recent spat between Donald Trump, the GOP nominee for President, and Ukrainian President Zelensky. He highlights concerns about Ukraine becoming a political football between Republicans and Democrats, with Trumpian Republicans seemingly siding with Putin. This has led to a last-minute meeting between Trump and Zelensky.
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Trump & Zelensky meeting: Pre-meeting
🎦 01:22-02:49⏩
- Jonathan plays a clip of Trump and Zelensky before their meeting, noting Trump's acknowledgment of Zelensky's hardships: "He's been through a lot. He's been through a tremendous amount, like probably nobody else, almost nobody else in history".
- Jonathan observes a rare display of empathy from Trump towards Ukraine's situation, a positive sign.
- Trump reiterates his campaign talking points, claiming he is winning in the polls and that the impeachment was a "Democrat hoax."
- Jonathan finds these distractions annoying but typical of Trump.
Trump & Zelensky meeting: Post-meeting (Part 1)
🎦 02:49-05:00⏩
- Jonathan plays a clip of Trump and Zelensky post-meeting. Trump claims Putin wants the war to end and that he could secure a "fair transaction" and a rapid deal if he wins the election.
- Jonathan is sceptical of Trump's assessment of Putin's intentions, pointing out that Putin is escalating the war effort.
Trump & Zelensky meeting: Post-meeting (Part 2)
🎦 05:00-08:57⏩
- Zelensky emphasizes the importance of pressuring Putin to end the war: "He's the one that can stop this."
- Jonathan contrasts Zelensky's view that the war shouldn't have started because Putin invaded with Trump's belief that America is somehow to blame.
- Zelensky appeals to America's global leadership role, stating, "The US is the leader of support."
- Zelensky hopes for a second peace summit and counts on continued US support.
- Trump repeats his assertion that the war should never have happened, but this time avoids blaming the US, a positive sign according to Jonathan.
- Trump calls the situation a "complicated puzzle" but believes it will be solved.
- Zelensky invites Trump to visit Ukraine after the war.
Trump & Zelensky meeting: Analysis (Just Peace)
🎦 08:57-10:27⏩
- Jonathan analyses Zelensky's repeated use of the phrase "just peace," emphasizing the need for justice for Ukraine and its people.
- He argues that a "just peace" involves restoring 1991 borders or securing the strongest possible negotiating position for Ukraine.
- Jonathan stresses that appeasement of Russia is not acceptable.
Trump & Zelensky meeting: Analysis (Trump "Learns a lot")
🎦 10:27-13:14⏩
- Jonathan highlights Trump's statement "Well, I learned a lot," a significant admission from someone who rarely acknowledges a lack of knowledge.
- Jonathan critiques Trump's tendency towards vague pronouncements and his lack of in-depth knowledge on various subjects.
- He argues that Trump's meeting with Zelensky likely exposed him to crucial information about Ukraine that he was previously unaware of due to living in an "echo chamber."
- Jonathan sees Trump's admission as a sign of magnanimity and a willingness to learn, despite his previous ignorance.
Trump & Zelensky meeting: Analysis ("Fair deal")
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- Jonathan questions Trump's concept of a "fair deal," pointing out that Putin, as the aggressor, does not deserve a fair deal.
- He uses the analogy of a shoplifter to illustrate his point, arguing that fairness should not be extended to the perpetrator of a crime.
- Jonathan is concerned that Trump's framing of "fairness" might play into Putin's hands.
Trump & Zelensky meeting: Analysis (Trump's transactional approach)
🎦 15:33-17:53⏩
- Jonathan again highlights Trump's transactional language ("fair transaction"), suggesting that he still doesn't fully grasp the moral dimensions of the situation in Ukraine.
- He contrasts Trump's stance with Kamala Harris's clear condemnation of Putin's aggression.
- While acknowledging that Trump's comments are unscripted, Jonathan argues that his failure to criticize Putin directly is a significant shortcoming.
Trump & Zelensky meeting: Analysis (Comparison to Harris's Stance)
🎦 17:53-21:02⏩
- Jonathan praises Kamala Harris's strong condemnation of Putin's actions, particularly her framing of Russia's demands as "proposals for surrender" rather than peace.
- He applauds Harris's clear articulation of the stakes involved and her unwavering support for Ukraine's right to prevail.
- Jonathan contrasts Harris's principled stance with Trump's more ambiguous position, suggesting that they operate on different "moral and political dimensions."
- He acknowledges that the Trump-Zelensky meeting is a step in the right direction but argues that Trump has a long way to go in terms of fully understanding and supporting Ukraine's struggle.
Wrap up
🎦 21:02-21:10⏩
Jonathan concludes by reiterating that while the Trump-Zelensky meeting is positive, Trump's position falls short of what is needed. He encourages viewers to share their thoughts and signs off.
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