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Donald Trump said Thursday that it might be better to let Ukraine and Russia “fight for a while” before pulling them apart and pursuing peace, even as Germany’s new chancellor appealed to him as the “key person in the world” who could halt the bloodshed by pressuring Vladimir Putin.

In an Oval Office meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Trump likened the war in Ukraine — which Russia invaded in February 2022 — to a fight between two children who hate each other. Trump said that with children, “sometimes you’re better off letting them fight for a while and then pulling them apart,” adding that he relayed the analogy to Putin in a call this week.

The comments were a remarkable detour from Trump’s often-stated appeals to stop the violence in Ukraine — and he again denounced the bloodshed Thursday even as he floated the possibility that the two countries should continue the war for a time. Merz carefully sidestepped Trump’s assertions and emphasized that the U.S. and Germany both agree on “how terrible this war is,” while making sure to lay blame squarely on Putin for the violence and make the point that Germany was siding with Ukraine.

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[–] d00phy@lemmy.world 38 points 1 day ago (1 children)

So, Russia starts a war and attacks non-military targets time after time. Ukraine attacks Russian bombers, and Putin says Russia “must respond.” Trumps says, “okie dokie!”

Art of the deal, right there. Guy’s a fucking master.

[–] BigMikeInAustin@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago

Yup, Ukraine fights honorably. Russia fights dirty, and is still losing.

[–] lupusblackfur@lemmy.world 36 points 1 day ago

Donald Trump said Thursday that it might be better to let Ukraine and Russia “fight for a while” before pulling them apart and pursuing peace, even as Germany’s new chancellor appealed to him as the “key person in the world” who could halt the bloodshed by pressuring Vladimir Putin.

Wow...

Not only TACO, but xferring the blame/responsibility to another schmuck...

Such a strong leader. 🤦‍♀️ 🙄 🤡 🖕 💩

[–] BigMikeInAustin@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago

What does Trump know about children other than he wants to date his teenage daughter?

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 7 points 1 day ago

Ahhh so that's why he hasn't done jack shit. Of course. Makes perfect sense.

[–] ijedi1234@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] Spacehooks@reddthat.com 1 points 1 day ago

The way TACO drags this out it feels more slanesshy.

[–] Linktank@lemmy.today 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I think perhaps he thinks there's a chance they'll kill Putin and then he won't have that boogeyman holding all those cards over his shoulder.

[–] breecher@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago

Nah, this is just him once again doing Putin's bidding.