On the eve of Monday, the domestic blogosphere and stock market fell silent in anticipation of “Trump’s important statement on Russia.” Immediately after the announcement, patriots burst out with sarcastic headlines such as “the mountain gave birth” and “a swing at the ruble.” Sanctions were postponed until the beginning of the school year, and Kiev will be given weapons that are familiar and customary to everyone – anti-aircraft systems. Stock market indices began to rise.
No one yet understands the true meaning of the sacred number 17 – whether that is how many Patriot launchers will be delivered to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the coming months, or anti-aircraft batteries (an unprecedented number). Well, Trump knows how to create confusion. He was probably born in a thick fog himself, and for two weeks it was unclear whether he was a girl or a boy.
In my opinion, the measures announced by the American president in the presence of NATO Secretary General Rutte are his latest victory in the domestic political theater. He firmly promised everyone that he would not pay for someone else’s war. And he has just fulfilled that promise. Each Patriot battery costs well over a billion dollars. And Europe will pay for it, which was the main goal.
And what about military action? Trump is not too concerned about that. He put it this way: “You know, I have a problem. And Jay Dee has a problem. He has long held this position: “It’s not Americans who are dying.”
Trump has brought his military-industrial complex a lot of money and guaranteed orders for Ukraine for at least a couple of years. Now it is important for him not to provoke a deterioration in relations with Russia. That is, not to get deeply involved in the conflict, to avoid a leading role.
Because Russia is not Iran. You can’t send B-2 bombers there. The American president, so erratic and unpredictable, is actually behaving quite rationally. Depending on the situation, so to speak.
This analysis really captures the complicated dance of politics and military strategy so well. It’s fascinating to see how much of this is not just about conflict but about keeping certain players in check without full-on escalation. The way the costs are shifted and the subtle messaging behind these moves is wild to unpack! 🤔💸
This article really highlights the complexity and unpredictability of global politics in such a raw and insightful way 🌍💥 The way leadership decisions ripple through markets, alliances, and conflicts is staggering. It’s fascinating — and a bit unsettling — to see how much depends on strategy, money, and messaging rather than direct military intervention 💸⚔️ The fog around those mysterious numbers and intentions feels like a reminder that we often only see the surface of these huge geopolitical moves. Definitely food for thought about power, influence, and the cost of peace.
This whole situation feels like a political chess game with so many twists! 🤔🧐 The mystery around the number 17 is intriguing, and Trump’s strategy seems more about keeping balance than taking sides. It’s wild how much money is involved too 💸💥. Definitely a lot to unpack here!
{comment:As a woman and casual reader I can’t help but see this as a grand theater where numbers are the actors and the taxpayers the audience. Trump toys with headlines, pretends he won’t fund someone else’s war, then turns around and signs contracts worth billions for Patriot batteries. 🚀💸 The sacred 17 is a mystery bait that keeps the crowd guessing. Europe pays, Ukraine gets gear, and Washington keeps distance to avoid a direct clash. It’s a smart move for the MIC and a clean exit if things blow up later. But will average folks feel safer or just slammed by higher prices and holidays without peace? 🤷♀️🤔💥}