Originally Posted by
antheads
https://twitter.com/d_foubert/status...15933507006773
About Zelenskyy’s words at the UN: “I listened to [the sentence about Poland] with great regret. I must admit, there is some bitterness in my heart. I understand all those who feel bitter perfectly well.”
Poles are furious, I don't think this turbo-diplomacy of Zelensky playing out well. Ask for 80 billion that you need next year to keep Ukraine running and you shall receive.
First opinion is that Zelensky has made a big mistake there. Second opinion is that you are a
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The next time you are tempted to do that, step away from the keyboard until you cool off.
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Another point disconnected from above.
Zelensky's legal attack on Poland for tariffs on Ukrainian grain is astonishing and, imo, a huge mistake. He's completely ignoring the fact that Poland is a massivey important supporter - both militarily and politically - for Ukraine 2) Position as most important transit point for supplies to Ukr 3) The uocoming Polish election and the importance of farmers support for the current government 4) Poland's right to levy tariffs on products that risk disrupting its producers ( I write that as a personal opinion as I am not certain of legal position ).
I really really hope that this doesn't mean he is losing touch with (political ) reality as that could be disastrous: it is already a self-inflicted wound.