Hey everyone I'm confused about this mineral 'deal' that the US is trying to enforce on Ukraine. Why would Zelenskyy even contemplate a deal with the US with the current fascist administration? obviously he knows they are liars and cheats and won't uphold any part of the agreement they don't want to. surely he wouldn't tie up his national minerals for generations so they can get the old US stockpiles of weapons? unless he's just talking the talk with no intention of carrying through? if I had Zelenskyy ear I would advise against doing any deal with the US and just try to get Europe on board asap. I understand the issue of shutting down starlink would currently severely impact Ukraine, but I can also see how starlink won't be necessary in the near future as drones switch to AI and fibre, and a bunch of tech we don't know about yet.. so what's the deal with the 'deal'? surely it's not being entertained seriously? or is it all bluster for Trump to feel he's achieving something whilst the real power brokers get EU assistance? would love thoughts Slava Ukraini!

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[–] anton@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 points 1 day ago

Why would Zelenskyy even contemplate a deal with the US with the current fascist administration?

Because the only way to hold a capitalists attention is with money.

obviously he knows they are liars and cheats and won't uphold any part of the agreement they don't want to.

Minerals take time to dig up, during those decades attacks on Ukraine would cut into the profits of American oligarchs.

surely he wouldn't tie up his national minerals for generations so they can get the old US stockpiles of weapons?

Considering the GOPs ties to Russia, there is some fear that the USA could switch sides entirely and help Russia.

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I understand the issue of shutting down starlink would currently severely impact Ukraine, but I can also see how starlink won't be necessary in the near future as drones switch to AI and fibre, and a bunch of tech we don't know about yet.

It's only used in some large (manly naval) drones, as it is big and heavy. I think starlink is more important for communication between units and command.

so what's the deal with the 'deal'? surely it's not being entertained seriously?

It's trying to buy peace and sovereignty in a world the America only values money.

or is it all bluster for Trump to feel he's achieving something whilst the real power brokers get EU assistance?

While the new german government might be more likely to send missiles, I don't see any large changes in the near future. Unless countries can be convinced to give Ukraine unlimited acces to their own military's modern equipment or commit their own soldiers.