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Rhiannon12866

(232,774 posts)
Thu Apr 24, 2025, 05:51 PM 19 hrs ago

Why Russia Is Bombing Ukraine Again -- and What Trump Has to Do With It - The Bulwark



Russia launches devastating missile attacks on Ukraine, emboldened by Trump's pro-Kremlin rhetoric. Reporter Caolan Robertson reveals the scary reality on the ground, explains why Putin feels rewarded by Trump’s policies, and warns of a dangerous escalation as Trump sides openly with Russia. - 04/24/2025.
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Why Russia Is Bombing Ukraine Again -- and What Trump Has to Do With It - The Bulwark (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 19 hrs ago OP
Because Putin can do it.......... Lovie777 19 hrs ago #1
Spot On!! K&R blue-wave 19 hrs ago #2

Lovie777

(18,089 posts)
1. Because Putin can do it..........
Thu Apr 24, 2025, 05:53 PM
19 hrs ago

he can kill people and many people at will, and he likes it.

blue-wave

(4,632 posts)
2. Spot On!! K&R
Thu Apr 24, 2025, 06:06 PM
19 hrs ago

The Russians feel emboldened now. Trump won't even sell Patriot Systems, which are defensive systems, to Ukraine. Ukraine said they will PAY for the Patriot Systems. A real evil is at work here.

Europe, can you step in with more air defense?

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