Meeting with Zelenskyy, Trump says he will negotiate a Ukraine-Russia deal 'that's good for both sides'
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Billions in Ukraine Aid Released Amid GOP Anger Over Zelenskyy's US Visit
Above: US Pres. Joe Biden, right, and Ukrainian Pres. Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington DC, US, on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Image copyright: Verity
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
Throughout Russia's aggression towards Ukraine, the US has stood by and ensured it has the means to protect its sovereignty and independence. However, further help is needed and that's why the US is announcing the latest weapons packages, giving Ukraine all the necessary tools to succeed.
Establishment-critical narrative
So far, Ukraine's plan for ending the war revolves around defeating Russia militarily, getting it to withdraw from every inch of Ukrainian territory, paying reparations, and offering its officers for war crimes trials. In summary, it's nothing short of Russian humiliation — a simply unrealistic prospect given the on-the-ground realities.