Ich wollte nichts mehr zu Politik schreiben, aber es muss raus - Trump ist wie er ist (aber berechenbar, Putin ähnlich - Selensky hmmmm - aber was ist die Rolle der EU und Deutschland? Wollen wir unbedingt Ukraine Waffen liefern für einen Sieg, ist das wirklich gut, realistisch? Habe das Gefühl es wird auf einen Krieg hinauslaufen für ganz Europa, denn USA wird sich rausziehen - aber Europa kann es doch kaum stemmen - oder?)

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Germany, Trump, Putin & Zelensky – Who’s Really Right?

German politics has long been guided by diplomacy, economic pragmatism, and a commitment to European stability. But with the war in Ukraine reshaping global alliances, is Germany on the right path? Could Trump’s warnings about NATO and energy have been correct? Is Putin’s invasion a predictable result of decades-long tensions? And is Zelensky’s strategy leading Europe toward escalation rather than resolution?

Putin, Ukraine & A Century of Conflict

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine isn’t just about 2022—it has deep historical roots:

• Soviet Legacy: Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union until its independence in 1991. Since then, Russia has viewed Ukraine as part of its historical sphere of influence.
• NATO & The West’s Expansion: Putin has long opposed NATO’s eastward expansion, arguing that Western military presence near Russia’s borders is a direct threat. Since 1999, NATO has expanded to include former Soviet states, fueling Russia’s fears.
• Crimea & The Donbas War (2014): After Ukraine’s pro-Western revolution, Russia annexed Crimea and backed separatists in eastern Ukraine. The West imposed sanctions, but Putin remained defiant.
• The 2022 Invasion: Putin framed his full-scale invasion as a necessary action to “denazify” Ukraine and prevent NATO influence. While his rhetoric is widely dismissed as propaganda, his core geopolitical fear—that the West is encroaching on Russia’s sphere—remains a key driver of the war.

Trump’s Warnings: Were They Right All Along?

Donald Trump, often ridiculed in Europe, made several predictions that are now hard to ignore:

• Germany’s Energy Dependence on Russia: Trump famously told German leaders that relying on Russian gas would backfire. Merkel’s government ignored him. Then Nord Stream was shut down, and Germany faced an energy crisis.
• NATO & Europe’s Military Spending: Trump called out Europe, especially Germany, for underfunding its military while relying on U.S. protection. Today, Germany is scrambling to rearm—something Trump demanded years ago.
• Ukraine & U.S. Foreign Policy: Trump repeatedly stated that U.S. involvement in Ukraine could spiral into a costly war. Would his transactional, negotiation-driven approach have prevented full-scale conflict? We’ll never know.

Zelensky’s Strategy: Heroism or Risky Gamble?

Volodymyr Zelensky is seen as a wartime hero, but his uncompromising stance carries risks:

• Endless Western Aid: Europe and the U.S. have sent billions in military aid. But how long can this continue before economic strain outweighs strategic benefits?
• Escalation vs. Diplomacy: Every new weapon shipment increases tensions with Russia. Could a diplomatic solution have been pursued earlier?
• The Realistic Endgame: Is Ukraine’s goal of fully reclaiming all territory—including Crimea—achievable, or will it prolong the war indefinitely?

Germany’s Dilemma: Trump’s Realism, Putin’s Power, or Zelensky’s War?

Germany now faces a tough choice:

• Should it continue supporting Ukraine fully, risking deeper military and economic entanglement?
• Should it push for negotiations, recognizing that Putin won’t back down easily?
• Or should it adopt Trump’s realism, focusing on Germany’s own security and economic priorities?

Putin’s long-term ambitions, Zelensky’s determination, and Trump’s warnings all offer competing views on the future of Europe. The question is: Who will be proven right in the long run?

My personal opinion does not matter - but I want the war to stop - I do not trust any of the three guys at all, I hate black and white, all of these guys are interested in Power and Money and regional interests - I doubt any of them care about their folks