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@JohnNth, you have no real argument.

@fogthemogg, why would they hold elections right now? During a massive invasion? Are you senile?

@JohnNth, Z won't be forced to step aside. There isn't going go to be elections until after the war when Russia is ejected from Ukraine. Elections are not a priority right now.

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

None of this is Zelensky’s fault. Weird, daft view. I can’t wait to see people like you lose a lot of money.

@LemonTree1, “The faster peace is agreed or pushed on Ukraine the better odds FXPO will remain intact and have good prospects for us shareholders.”

Logic of a schizophrenic. Impressively dumb. You got any more hot takes?

@OracleOldham, exactly, the US has walked away because Trump thought it easier to just shift blame onto Zelensky, portraying him as the obstacle to peace, to excuse his own failure to deliver. Trump clearly likely sees little value in leveraging pressure against Putin and instead views forcing Ukraine into capitulation as the easiest path to achieve his goals. No wonder Putin has rejected Trump’s plan!

@ popopop8, I care about Ukraine because:

a) It is in my backyard geographically and affects me if the war spreads

b) The condition of Ukraine and the outcome of the war is inextricably tied to the prospects of FXPO and vice-a--versa.

Don’t bring race into it, it’s irrelevant. And I have mentioned that since the US is unwilling to help then it should stay out of the conflict entirely. I have mentioned this several times now. The EU is arming itself to the teeth having realized the US is no reliable ally. Ironically, war could be very good for kickstarting the EU’s flailing economy. I have made a ton of money on ThyssenKrupp and Rheinmetall.

@ fogthemogg, no its not bullish, get with the times. The US is being sidelined. Europe and Ukraine are on a solid war footing now. And you think FXPO is going to pop upwards? Zelensky’s popularity has rocketed after that ambush in the WH. Ukrainians do not like being lectured at by a pair of ignorant, vulgar cretins.

@Minecheck, interesting take, but only Russia can end this war. Secretary Rubio implicitly admitted on FOX live yesterday that Russia would violate any truce. Guarantees are only an issue for the US because the current administration is weak and disingenuous in its efforts to stop the war. If Zelensky were to issue a pullback, the war wouldn’t end, Russian forces would just continue advancing. Only Putin can order his military to halt offensive operations: only that will end the active offensive.

trump just paused all current military aid to ukraine, effective immediately. he has also halted all cyber operations against russia. how ******ed is he?

@Coldspy:

"Trump halts all military aid to Ukraine

Excellent move."

The gems just keep coming!

Amazing display of b*llocks and bad faith today guys:

@LemonTree1, please stop investing in FXPO and invest in private psychiatric treatment ASAP. Nobody normal talks like you. You conveniently forgot to mention the 2014 uprising ousted Yanukovych, a Putin puppet.

@Coldspy, quoting Lord Bebo’s Twitter account immediately disqualifies you from being taken seriously. Stop with the lies, gaslighting and disinformation.

If I am so vocal and vitriolic it is because what was the opportunity of the century has been scuppered by a bunch of drooling, braindead morons in the White House. I don’t regret getting out at Xmas, but it is a shame.

Those of you think Ukraine should just bend over hopefully will lose everything. You deserve contempt and ridicule and I am more than happy to deliver it. There’s no chance of educating anybody who thinks the US literally sent pallets of dollars to the Ukraine, or that Zelensky is a cokehead, weird random stuff.

The prosperity of Ukraine is inextricably tied to the success of FXPO – yes, it is binary. You cannot moan and rant about the people, government and culture of Ukraine and then go ahead and invest in a Ukrainian based company. The fact I have even had to spell this out frankly amazes me. There is NO CHANCE of peace happening this year.

I have never said Ukraine WILL win. I have they said they NEED to win. Unfortunately, it's pretty clear there is not going to be a happy ending for the Ukrainians. Which is shameful. Ukraine, as a sovereign, independent nation, is entitled to exist without undue influence from external forces.

You say Z ‘tells Trump no negotiation or compromise with Putin.’

Good. You can’t trust Putin.

‘Unprecedented’ support from the West would be boots on the ground. Weapons and material are useless if you don’t have people to use them.

‘There is no way to win without compromise and dialogue.’

Where have you been for the past 10 years? Russia – is – not – interested. Judge them from their actions, not their words. Both sides have irreconcilable goals. Just how are Russia, if possible, the “less innocent” party in this mess?

You’ve criticized Z for allegedly selling the country out to the WEF, Blackrock etc – but not given the same scorn for Trump on this mineral deal. It is literally the same thing, turning the Ukraine into a vassal state.

I do agree, however, that is has been disastrous for NATO. Should have been tougher on Russia. Now Ukraine is shifting closer to Europe and China, the latter of which is a terrible idea.

If I sound like a ‘cheerleader for war,’ that’s on you, it’s not normal human behaviour to just submit to tyranny. An unjust peace WILL bring more war. I can guarantee you that.

@WATF, yes, just like the mysterious fires that "broke out" at the BAE Systems plant in Glascoed last year. Definitely saboteurs.

@Coldspy, you should be directing that ire at Putin – not Zelensky. The alternate universe people like you inhabit is bizarre, to say the least. I have many Ukrainian friends at work and absolutely nobody believes the war is going to end anytime soon. How can you spin any of this? You expect people to just lie down and get violated? Not offer resistance? Where's the sense?

Can see this happening:

1) Zelensky forced to sign mineral deal.

2) American interests, personnel and infrastructure targeted by Russia in missile strikes or bombings, who blame Ukraine for the false flag. Russia say Ukraine needed a pretext to get direct American military support on the ground.

3) Trump falls for the lies and blames Ukraine, refuses to send military support. Turns its back on the Ukraine.

4) Russia now totally unhindered by the US.

Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 is one of many examples of just how the Russians view people as chess pieces.

@John, how is any of this not relevant to the stock? How is it a "deal?" Why would Ukraine pawn the family jewels? They got burnt the last time they trusted the US and gave up their nukes. How has that helped? FXPO is worthless without a Ukrainian victory. Trump seems to think he can sort some kind of arrangement that benefits everybody, but least of all Ukraine. It’s a deal whose workings are all too transparent. Trump thinks that the presence of American infrastructure, workers and technicians will deter Russia. It’s all just a little naïve. It doesn’t matter if the terms of the deal are ones that Putin can reject, ones that let Putin save face, Putin has his own ideas. Putin wants Ukraine. Putin already has offered Trump his own ‘mineral deal’ with Russia. How could you trust these two to make peace? Especially when Ukraine is the loser. Putin is much, much smarter than Trump. I don't think he is actually interested in what Trump says, although I suppose we shall see...

Poppop, you can't dictate peace. I know what you mean, but it is literally an oxymoron – which is why the the fighting will continue. Out of any party, it should be the Russians making the terms and conditions of a peace so untenable that the Ukrainians will have no choice but to continue fighting! Not the US! Its the behaviour of a hostile actor.

John, why would Z care for a minerals deal? Literally the most offensive and disgusting gesture considering Ukraine is fighting for its survival. Trump has no class, no grace, cares only about image and money. To pursue materialistic goals instead of helping Ukraine is just ugly and exploitative. The fact Trump said “this will make great television” simply underscores how horribly shallow he is. I doubt he actually believes or cares in anything except himself.

Nailed it WATF, the gall of Trump was insane. Crazy how many people think defending yourself from an aggressor makes you morally equivalent. Many on this board live in a parallel universe.

I hope he doesn’t take the deal. Why exchange one occupation for another? You can’t trust the Americans. That meeting confirmed it. At least Russian oligarchy is all out in the open and visible. Really sh*t the bed with this one, the US did. Ghastly administration. I thought Zelensky behaved pretty well considering. Wish we had somebody with the balls to argue with them instead of cosying up like Starmer. Weak man.

This is going drop to 50 soon.

I can’t quite believe today’s events. Gobsmacking behaviour from Trump and JD Vance.

Callous and vile treatment of Zelensky. The incredible thing about it is that they are too stupid and ignorant to even realize that a Ukrainian victory would be great for them too. All that money going to US arms companies? It will be going to Europe now. All that soft power? Why would you trust them now? Afghanistan was bad enough. The damage done not just to the US, but the collective West, is incredible. The only good thing about the meeting is that I expect Ukrainians to rally around their president. Don’t see any deal happening now. Do see more fighting.

The United States just voted alongside Russia against a Ukrainian amendment in the United Nations General Assembly, which called for the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine. Disastrous.