Look, i'm going to assume that you could care less about trumps character if he doesn't mess things up by not supporting Ukraine. I think that if you saw evidence of that, then you'd overlook these things.
Anyway, realize that the minerals deal was a big turning point in his support for ukraine. It was basically the start of a thaw in relations. Trump gets to look like a great businessman and can brag all he likes about it. Ukraine will get aid now. And from what i understand, the deal isn't bad for ukraine.
Here's some articles on the issue written this week. If you read a bit, you'll see how Ukraine is thought to be more favored now.
1. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/01/us/politics/trump-ukraine-russia-zelensky.html
2. The Washington Post thinks that Russia is worried about America tilting towards Ukraine
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/02/russia-reaction-minerals-deal-ukraine-trump/
3. The U.S. approves a 310 million dollar package for ukraine
https://www.oneindia.com/videos/trump-us-greenlights-310-million-f-16-package-ukraine-011-4241646.html
4. Ukraine will receive another Patriot system this year, although decomissioned from israel, it was refurbished in the united states. And trump didn't do squat to stop that now that he has a business interest in ukraine.
The point is that sometimes you have to make a deal to win a friend.
Last edited by shavenferret - on 04 May 2025
