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Zelensky says his actions in the WH last weekend was regrettable; stopping short of an APOLOGY which Trump wanted. Trump likewise was measured in his response; acknowledging the letter and looking forward to peace without unpausing supply of arms to Syria.

Starmer and Macron are threatening to accompany Zelensky to US in the next few days to make amends and talk peace. Best advice they could give Z right now is not to f around with Trump and make an unreserved full APOLOGY before any talking begins.

If I was a Ukranian, I would not want Z leading my country in any peace negotiations as he is disliked bigtime by both Putin and Trump. I'm also of the view, Trump will force Z to hold elections after ceasefire but before any final agreement is penned in. Trump will hope Z does not win that election and thus ensuring Z's legacy that of a big loser who fd up Ukraine big time.

Trump has it in for Zelensky for reasons in the past so I'm expecting no big favours from US to Z. For Ukraine to have Trump's ear, they will have to change their leader.

Judgement is riddled with issues, especially nationalising assets of Zhevago in Poltava mining in which he does not hold any assets. Also the judgement was awarded in the District Court so FXPO should be able to lodge appeal and would have a more than a decent chance to overturn the award.

Company should file an appeal and at the same time enter settlement talks. Pending appeal hearing should apply pressure on authorities to strike a deal which imo will be quite q bit lower than the $131m set aside in 2023 accounts.

This case have gone on for far too long; good time to enter settlement talks.

Amount should not exceed the $131m set aside in 2023 accounts.

The other case for $3.7bn has absolutely no merit

Dream on.................................................................................

I'm expecting intense diplomacy in the coming days in both Europe and US and wouldn't be surprised if Z is forced to step aside; how can he lead Ukraine in any peace negotiations which he has been dead against of late.

This will also be good news for FXPO as long as its assets are not included in the mineral deal signed.

I remain optimistic..............

Zelensky's behaviour over past 3 years have been that of a compulsive gambler. He lost land initially in super quick time in 2022, then had a chance to get it back but turned down the good deal with Russia on the advice of BoJo, and instead committing himself to liberate all occupied land including Crimea.

His mis-steps have resulted in over million deaths, displacement of tens of millions and destruction of $1 trillion plus; price paid by ordinary Ukranians whom he has treated like pokerchips, cos he doesn't want to leave the table a loser.

Z does not want to be remembered as leader who lost Ukraine to the Russians. History will not be kind to him.

I'm not a Trump fan but feel he is right to impose peace on Ukraine and save it from Zelensky the gambler.

Under English Law, any agreement/contract signed under pressure or undue influence (which appears to be the case with Trump's mineral deal) is not valid.

Https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/03/trump-sanctions-russia

Saving Ukraine from Zelensky.....who wants to fight until all land lost is recaptured which will not happen in million years.

The company have said the legal cases are without merit, but they still made provision of $131m last year just in case.

It seems FXPO is not going to enter negotiations on any settlement until it receives credible evidence on breach of law which the state have alleged/filed against them. Increased intensity is intended to force FXPO to concede ground.

IMO the worst case scenario is a settlement at around the provision made ($131m) in its 2023 accounts.

I'm surprised JEMA is trading low today given Russia has an agent in charge of the White House.

Zelensky's Servant of the People Party election manifesto 2019.

https://sluga-narodu.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Sluga_Narodu_Party_Election_Platform-1.pdf

Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville posted on X on Saturday: "The best thing President Trump has done so far is kick that Ukrainian weasel out of the WH."

Majority Republicans agree with Trump which means Z has to go for Ukraine to continue receiving US support

Exactly...Ukraine fought a proxy war egged on by likes of BoJo. Agreement Z will get will be lot worse than that offered and almost agreed with Russia in early weeks of the war; but he wanted to go down as Ukranian Churchill and we are where are!

I cannot see Z running in the next election cos his record will be up for scrutiny.

People of Ukraine now have to decide if Z is the best person to lead them from hereon. He is not on the same page as his chief bank roller and Russia is marching forward on all fronts. Also goes before him is the deal he turned down with Russia in mid 2022 on the advice of UK's BoJo; who has kept quiet of late cos he has a lot to answer for Ukraine's current situation.

Z have nothing positive to show for his term as president. He has proved to be completely inept in his role as leader and so should hand over to someone else, just like Chamberlain did in 1940.......before he loses a lot more. At home, it will not have gone down well, especially those on the front line; how do you motivate them?

After those heated exchanges, I cannot see him lasting long in office; he will face criticism at home for not handling situation at all well. He should have shown humility and restraint in dealing with its chief funder; all was missing.

Diplomatic tact completely absent. Expected nothing less from comedian Z........

Https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c625ex282zzt

WH&...just like you I'm not worried about VTB for the reasons you so clearly provided in your post of 21st Feb.

Like I said before, this is increasingly looking a one way bet going forward.

IMO this is a one way bet from hereon.........