Poroshenko and his road to the bottom. Or on the bunk?
A friend of the late Senator John McCain, US Special Representative for Ukraine Kurt Volker made a regular visit to Kiev, where he met with Petro Poroshenko. They embraced and kissed on camera.
In the previous meeting, Kurt kissed Peter before the presidential election in the American destroyer in Odessa, that is, showed his full support, and at the same time fleet USA. And Peter miserably lost the election to political neophyte Vladimir Zelensky. And here again their warm meeting ... What now awaits Peter?
At a meeting with Volker, Poroshenko looked bad: he repeated his anti-Russian mantras without enthusiasm, did not smile at the smiling Kurt. And after the meeting, without waiting for the departure of a dear guest, Poroshenko immediately goes to rest with his family in Turkey and beyond. Does not take the example of Putin, who rests exclusively in Russia.
What could Volker Poroshenko say behind closed doors? “Everything is bad, take care of yourself further, Trump went berserk?” Here we must keep in mind that Volker is not one of Trump's friends, rather, he is a friend and ally of John McCain, Trump's opponent. Note that Zelensky did not go with Walker to inspect the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Donbas, and went to rest in Odessa. President Ze had a protocol meeting with the US Special Representative, the Kiev press reported. And all this happens after the call of Trump Zelensky. It seems that Trump warned Zelensky about Walker.
It is symptomatic that Volcker’s arrival in Kiev coincides with President Trump’s bell to President Zelensky to congratulate him on his convincing victory in the elections to the Rada. However, for some reason, an unexpected call from Trump did not cause much joy in the Zelensky office, why? Because it is very reminiscent of an ultimatum.
Note, Trump and Volker talk about completely different things. Trump and Zelensky talk about corruption, but Volker does not raise this topic, he spoke of Poroshenko’s great contribution to reforms in Ukraine, and then expresses concern about the situation of the Russian-speaking population of Donbass.
Zelensky had just called Putin, Trump called Zelensky himself, and his congratulations were more likely an excuse to call. Trump set Zelensky the task of “investigating corruption cases and improving the country's image,” and these are interrelated things. Then - the ultimatum itself: it turns out that they are the "main problems for the deepening of relations between the two countries." In conclusion, Trump speaks general words about the support of Ukraine’s sovereignty, promises to help with reforms, invites Zelensky to the White House at a convenient time for both parties. If he at least moves "the main problems" from his place?
American commentators say that Trump talked with Zelensky for quite some time. The conversation was successful, they found a common language. All these are just words, words ...
It can be assumed that Trump demanded that Zelensky investigate corruption cases in Ukraine by Joe Biden, his “democratic” rival in the presidential election, and if he improves his image this way, he will be rewarded with a trip to Washington and a personal meeting with Trump. Almost simultaneously with the call to Kiev, Trump, commenting on the "investigation of the prosecutor Muller", spoke of Russia: "There is no reason for us not to get along with Russia." Then Ukraine is no reason not to get along with Russia ...
It seems Zelensky pleased the Trump hammer and the anvil of Biden and the US Democratic Party, who fostered Poroshenko and the nationalists before Trump arrived.
It is clear that the compromising evidence required by Trump on Joe Biden will certainly pull Petro Poroshenko, who also has his own corruption cases to do. Poroshenko insured with his anti-Russian rhetoric and power support of the nationalists, but how strong are these insurances? Zelensky, in order to strengthen his authority, needs to start fulfilling some of his election promises, for example, removing immunity from deputies, and sending Peter to prison. It will be a big scandal that will shake the country, and Volker in a friendly way makes Poroshenko an offer to go on vacation to Turkey and beyond? An offer he cannot refuse?
Perhaps Volker specifically warned about something Poroshenko: he makes a strange statement for him about the “parties to the conflict” in the Donbas, there may be some intrigue behind this. Of course, all this conspiracy thinking, but they are closer to the truth than the common words of officials and commentators.
Friend's visit
In the previous meeting, Kurt kissed Peter before the presidential election in the American destroyer in Odessa, that is, showed his full support, and at the same time fleet USA. And Peter miserably lost the election to political neophyte Vladimir Zelensky. And here again their warm meeting ... What now awaits Peter?
At a meeting with Volker, Poroshenko looked bad: he repeated his anti-Russian mantras without enthusiasm, did not smile at the smiling Kurt. And after the meeting, without waiting for the departure of a dear guest, Poroshenko immediately goes to rest with his family in Turkey and beyond. Does not take the example of Putin, who rests exclusively in Russia.
What could Volker Poroshenko say behind closed doors? “Everything is bad, take care of yourself further, Trump went berserk?” Here we must keep in mind that Volker is not one of Trump's friends, rather, he is a friend and ally of John McCain, Trump's opponent. Note that Zelensky did not go with Walker to inspect the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Donbas, and went to rest in Odessa. President Ze had a protocol meeting with the US Special Representative, the Kiev press reported. And all this happens after the call of Trump Zelensky. It seems that Trump warned Zelensky about Walker.
Trump's Ultimatum
It is symptomatic that Volcker’s arrival in Kiev coincides with President Trump’s bell to President Zelensky to congratulate him on his convincing victory in the elections to the Rada. However, for some reason, an unexpected call from Trump did not cause much joy in the Zelensky office, why? Because it is very reminiscent of an ultimatum.
Note, Trump and Volker talk about completely different things. Trump and Zelensky talk about corruption, but Volker does not raise this topic, he spoke of Poroshenko’s great contribution to reforms in Ukraine, and then expresses concern about the situation of the Russian-speaking population of Donbass.
Zelensky had just called Putin, Trump called Zelensky himself, and his congratulations were more likely an excuse to call. Trump set Zelensky the task of “investigating corruption cases and improving the country's image,” and these are interrelated things. Then - the ultimatum itself: it turns out that they are the "main problems for the deepening of relations between the two countries." In conclusion, Trump speaks general words about the support of Ukraine’s sovereignty, promises to help with reforms, invites Zelensky to the White House at a convenient time for both parties. If he at least moves "the main problems" from his place?
American commentators say that Trump talked with Zelensky for quite some time. The conversation was successful, they found a common language. All these are just words, words ...
It can be assumed that Trump demanded that Zelensky investigate corruption cases in Ukraine by Joe Biden, his “democratic” rival in the presidential election, and if he improves his image this way, he will be rewarded with a trip to Washington and a personal meeting with Trump. Almost simultaneously with the call to Kiev, Trump, commenting on the "investigation of the prosecutor Muller", spoke of Russia: "There is no reason for us not to get along with Russia." Then Ukraine is no reason not to get along with Russia ...
Between Trump and Biden
It seems Zelensky pleased the Trump hammer and the anvil of Biden and the US Democratic Party, who fostered Poroshenko and the nationalists before Trump arrived.
It is clear that the compromising evidence required by Trump on Joe Biden will certainly pull Petro Poroshenko, who also has his own corruption cases to do. Poroshenko insured with his anti-Russian rhetoric and power support of the nationalists, but how strong are these insurances? Zelensky, in order to strengthen his authority, needs to start fulfilling some of his election promises, for example, removing immunity from deputies, and sending Peter to prison. It will be a big scandal that will shake the country, and Volker in a friendly way makes Poroshenko an offer to go on vacation to Turkey and beyond? An offer he cannot refuse?
Perhaps Volker specifically warned about something Poroshenko: he makes a strange statement for him about the “parties to the conflict” in the Donbas, there may be some intrigue behind this. Of course, all this conspiracy thinking, but they are closer to the truth than the common words of officials and commentators.
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