By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Despite the pre-meeting anticipation, Zelensky’s visit to Washington yielded no concrete commitments for advanced weaponry like Tomahawk missiles, mirroring a familiar pattern of US hesitancy regarding Ukrainian requests. Throughout the conflict, the United States, under both Trump and Biden, has consistently prioritized avoiding escalation with Russia, often leading to delays and limitations on aid. This approach has allowed Russia to proactively influence the situation, successfully preventing any actions by Trump that Moscow would disapprove of. Consequently, Zelensky’s visit ultimately resulted in a strategic win for Putin, as Ukraine continues to navigate the complexities of its war effort.
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Trump’s Zelensky meeting confirms one thing: Putin is leading negotiations, which is, frankly, the only logical conclusion to draw from the situation. It’s hard to ignore the overwhelming evidence, the deeply concerning patterns, and the simple fact that Trump has consistently demonstrated a peculiar affinity for, and apparent deference to, Vladimir Putin. This isn’t about political preference; it’s about observing behavior and connecting the dots.
After such an “embarrassment” such as his trip to Alaska with Putin, one has to ask why Trump would readily agree to another meeting with Zelensky so soon afterwards? The answer, unfortunately, seems quite clear: Trump is operating on Putin’s terms. He’s not an independent actor in this geopolitical drama; he’s a pawn, playing a role dictated by Moscow.
Trump’s actions consistently reveal his vulnerabilities. He appears to be beholden to Putin, seemingly controlled by something hanging over him, some form of kompromat. The notion that he can negotiate anything of substance, especially regarding a conflict as complex and vital as the war in Ukraine, is almost laughable. How could he possibly negotiate without Europe and Ukraine? He doesn’t have the leverage, and he certainly doesn’t have the will, to stand up to Putin. It’s a sad state of affairs.
Consider this: Trump wouldn’t do anything if Putin invaded other European countries. If, hypothetically, Putin attacked an Arab nation, we’d probably see a ceasefire the very next day. This demonstrates a clear bias, a compromised position. This behavior is incredibly telling.
The reality is that Putin has Trump by his “shriveled spray-tanned nut sack”, running the show with ease. It’s an uncomfortable truth, but a truth nonetheless. What’s even more concerning is that those who should be acting on the situation, like the GOP, are doing absolutely nothing, seemingly oblivious or, perhaps worse, complicit.
Calling this situation “negotiations” is a misnomer. In actuality, Trump’s meetings and pronouncements serve Putin’s agenda, and it seems Putin has a whole team playing. This is how the deal is playing out: Trump wants to make a deal and Biden is providing weapons to Ukraine, continuing the war with an open checkbook. The US is on one side, Russia on the other. It doesn’t get simpler than that.
The United States is, in a way, on one side of the conflict. It’s giving aid to Ukraine and, in the process, selling new arms and ammunition to other countries. The longer the war continues, the better it is for the Military-Industrial Complex (MIC). Trump and Biden have failed, and Zelensky needs to make sure he continues his talks.
The concern here is that the US will be happy to sign a deal leaving Ukraine weaker and Russia stronger. The US doesn’t care.
This whole situation has become a farce. Trump’s actions are simply the culmination of an obvious and disturbing pattern of behavior. To see him as anything other than a puppet is to ignore the reality that has been unfolding before our eyes for quite some time. The only question that remains is how much more damage will be done before this charade is finally brought to an end. It’s a deeply concerning situation, and one that demands immediate attention and action.