LanaDelRey242

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[–] LanaDelRey242@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

What makes you think that?

[–] LanaDelRey242@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago (2 children)

They're preparing for deployment asap pretty much

[–] LanaDelRey242@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I suspect it will be, "here is our final offer, get on board or face the consequences". I do wonder whether Europe and Canada are going to try and apply any sort of leverage over Trump or whether they have already accepted that they will have to go it alone. If the latter happens I predict a full on meltdown from Trump that will make his Zelenskyy interaction look sane.

[–] LanaDelRey242@lemmy.world 9 points 1 day ago (11 children)

I think there is a lot more to it than what is being presented. We're getting the "carrot" version of things, there will almost certainly be a "stick" that will be presented, and Starmer will outline the grave consequences of the USA not cooperating.

It was interesting that Starmer seemed so confident that Trump would agree. This means either he's hugely bluffing to put on a show, or the nice guy show to Trump is over and they can get him to bend by force.

 

Following a meeting with world leaders, Starmer has announced a £1.6bn financing package to Ukraine, the creation of a "Coalition of the Willing", and that a deal to be presented to Trump. He has emphasised:

  • The importance of the US's participation in the coalition
  • His trust in the US as an ongoing ally to Europe
  • His confidence that a deal will be reached