Ukraine’s Perfect Storm: No U.S. Cash, Zelensky Under Fire, and Putin’s Next Move
Ukraine: The bombshell leaked Pentagon memo said it all: “Ukraine’s survival hinges on immediate U.S. aid.” But with America’s $60 billion package dead in Congress, Zelensky’s leadership crumbling, and Putin massing troops near Kharkiv, Kyiv is staring down an apocalyptic 2025. Here’s why the world’s most brutal stalemate is about to explode.
America’s Exit: Trump’s “Deal” Leaves Ukraine Out in the Cold
The February Oval Office meeting between Trump and Zelensky wasn’t diplomacy—it was a breakup. Trump reportedly tossed a $10B “loan” offer on the table, demanding control of Ukraine’s lithium mines. “We’re not a colony,” Zelensky snapped before storming out.
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Fallout:
- GOP Kills Aid: Lindsey Graham and Marco Rubio blocked the $60B package, calling it “wasteful.”
- Trump’s Ultimatum: “No more blank checks. Let Europe pay.”
- Fox News Spin: Brian Glenn hailed Trump’s “tough love,” while CNN’s Jake Tapper warned of “Putin’s victory lap.”
Europe scrambled. France pledged $3B, Germany vowed tanks, but it’s a band-aid on a bullet wound.
Ukraine’s Nightmare: America Bails, Zelensky Teeters, and Putin Circles
Zelensky’s Impeachment Drama: “Hero to Zero”
Once the face of resistance, Zelensky now battles enemies at home:
- Oleksandr Dubinsky’s Plot: The pro-Russia lawmaker filed impeachment charges over “failed counteroffensives.”
- Poll Numbers: Zelensky’s approval sank to 42% as Kyiv residents queue for water amid blackouts.
- The Suit Scandal: Critics roasted him for wearing a $1,500 suit during a troop visit. “Tone-deaf!”tweeted Susan Rice.
Vladimir Putin’s Smirk: Russia’s leader gloated on state TV: “The West abandons its puppets.”
JD Vance’s Viral Jab: “Ukraine’s a Sinking Ship”
Trump’s VP pick JD Vance doubled down at CPAC: “Why send cash to a losing war? Let Europe handle it.” Protesters outside chanted “I Stand With Ukraine,” but Vance’s donors cheered.
Europe’s Dilemma: Step Up or Let Putin Win
The Stark Math:
- U.S. Contribution (2024): $60B
- EU’s New Pledge: $15B (too little, too late)
- Putin’s War Chest: $140B military budget
France’s Macron is pushing for EU troops on the ground, but Germany balks. “We can’t replace America,” admitted Chancellor Scholz. Meanwhile, Russia’s Kharkiv buildup hints at a spring offensive.
The Unthinkable: Could Kyiv Fall in 2025?
Worst-Case Scenarios:
- Ammo Drought: Ukraine’s artillery shells drop to 10/day (from 6,000 in 2024).
- Zelensky Ousted: Impeachment vote in April could install PM Shmyhal, who’s open to “talks.”
- Putin’s Endgame: Seize Kharkiv, cut deals with EU skeptics like Hungary.
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Silver Linings?
- Drones: Ukraine’s homemade “Punisher” drones now hit 80% of Russian oil depots.
- U.S. Backchannel: Bret Baier reports CIA still arms Kyiv covertly.
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