Category Archives: Ukraine – Russo War of 2022

05/22/25

Why Is There No PEACE In Ukraine?

President Trump, during the campaign, famously promised he would  end the war in Ukraine between Russia and Ukraine in one day. He even suggested he would settle the matter before Inauguration Day.

Once in office he put Steve Witkoff (here are my thoughts on Witkoff) in charge to negotiate the final deal. Trump 2.0 has a lot of confidence in Witkoff, your Big Red Car does not.

It was a bold promise, but one he has been unable to deliver on which brings us to the central question — Why? Continue reading →

04/28/25

Voldomyr Zelenskyy — Global Hero And Freedom Fighter

It is 2:31 AM on 24 February 2022 and you and your beautiful wife are sleeping under a feather quilt in your warm bed in still wintry Kyiv when the phone rings. You look at the clock and rub your sleep shut eyes before answering.

Early in the war President Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska. They look fatigued and worn hard.

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02/21/25

Volodmyr Zelenskyy — Patriot Or Dictator?

Recently President Trump unloaded on the President of Ukraine, Volodmyr Zelenskyy, calling him an unpopular dictator, in particular for not conducting elections. These claims are patently false and irresponsible.

President of Ukraine Volodmyr Zelenskyy has been an effective military commander and inspirational leader for his country.

What about the martial law and elections thing, Big Red Car?

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02/20/25

Understanding The Russian Negotiations #2

At the Ukraine – Russo War of 2022 negotiations in Saudi Arabia two days ago, the Russians fielded an experienced, unyielding, and tough as nails negotiating team as I wrote in: Understanding The Russian Negotiations #1.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio — in his new job as America’s top diplomat for less than 3 weeks — asked Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to stop attacking Ukrainian energy plants as a show of good faith.

Seems reasonable, no?

Sergey Lavrov — 10 years Russian Ambassador to the United Nations and 21 years as Foreign Minister, fluent in English — replied that Russia did not attack any Ukrainian energy plants, no power generating plants, nothing.

Obviously, the entire world knows this is blatantly untrue.

That night Russia unleashed an attack package of 150 +/- drones, missiles, and rockets against Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Continue reading →