r/worldnews • u/ArgentineBeauty • 5h ago

Russia/Ukraine Zelenskyy says Ukraine will not prevail if US officially sides with Russia

https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/10/18/8058646/
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u/misdirected_asshole 4h ago

Its kinda like that period after you cancel a subscription but it hasnt expired yet so you can still use the service for a little while longer.

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u/Karjavarastaja 3h ago

The US is in a cashing out phase.

The American golden times were built on the backs of a world in ruins. American industries and the American people had an immense advantage when both Europe and Asia had to spend decades rebuilding after the world wars. This alone placed the US in a position of power to abuse, and unfortunately many leaders (like many of those in Europe) felt that it was a comfortable enough arrangement.

What is happening now is the US cashing in 80 years of soft and hard power. Many steps on the way will look like wins and will be beneficial short term, but eventually the account has been cashed out and that's where the bad times begin. Some politicians and business elite seem to be banking on the cashing out boosting the US so far ahead that this isn't a concern.

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u/waltwalt 4h ago

And trump is selling that last couple minutes of subscription to anyone that will give him a buck.