114
submitted 7 months ago by Rapidcreek@lemmy.world to c/world@lemmy.world
all 16 comments
sorted by: hot top controversial new old
[-] livus@mander.xyz 14 points 7 months ago

Probably.

I know it's realpolitik but it's still mind-blowing to me that this guy is in the middle of fighting against an aggressive occupation of Ukrainian land with elements of ethnic cleansing, and simultaneously takes every opportunity to align himself with Israel, an occupying force.

As @cyd@lemmy.world says, it's creating real dissonance outside of the West.

[-] Daxtron2@startrek.website 9 points 7 months ago

To me it's pretty obvious that he will do whatever he needs to to keep getting supplies from the US and Israel's allies and to be honest, what's his alternative? Let Russia kill his whole country?

[-] affa@startrek.website 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

It's sad because he's doing this while the US withholds supplies.

Also, "I support genocide as long as I get something out of it" is not a good look for a nation that wants sympathy from the world.

[-] Daxtron2@startrek.website 1 points 7 months ago

Every country supports horrible things if they get something out of it, that's just unfortunately the nature of politics.

[-] affa@startrek.website -3 points 7 months ago

He's just looking out for what he cares about, like most scumbags.

Fuck everyone else, right? Lol.

[-] tal@lemmy.today 12 points 7 months ago

I'd guess that the attack on Israel is probably pretty advantageous from Zelenskyy's standpoint. There's a combined Ukraine and Israel aid bill. Iran attacking Israel probably increases pressure to get things through from an an Israel standpoint.

[-] cyd@lemmy.world 7 points 7 months ago

For countries in the global South, Zelensky's pro-Israel stance looks totally cynical, and justifies a neutral stance in the Ukraine-Russia war.

[-] Rapidcreek@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago

Democrats have already said they won't consider an Israeli aid bill without a Ukrainian aid bill.

[-] affa@startrek.website 1 points 7 months ago

There’s a combined Ukraine and Israel aid bill.

Wish combining bills like this wasn't possible.

[-] OutForARip@lemmy.ca 11 points 7 months ago

The more he says shit like this, the less I want to support him.

Israel is the terrorist, stop defending them my guy.

[-] FenrirIII@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago

So, you're giving Russia, who invaded Ukraine and is murdering thousands of civilians, and Iran, who are sponsoring terrorist groups around the region, a pass because "Israel bad"? They're all doing terrible things, but you can't ignore them because he didn't weigh in on Gaza/Israel. That's some top quality disinformation work.

[-] anas@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago

tbh he’s the only leader doing it that I can understand in this situation, I don’t think Ukraine can afford going against the US on this one

[-] affa@startrek.website 4 points 7 months ago

That doesn't make it okay and it never will.

Also, isn't the US withholding support for Ukraine?

[-] anas@lemmy.world -1 points 7 months ago

I agree, it’s not okay, but it’s understandable.

I don’t know enough about US politics to comment about their support or lack thereof.

[-] Zehzin@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

My guy, I know that for your country to continue to exist you need to agree with everything the US does, but them starting another expensive conquest war isn't great news for you.

this post was submitted on 14 Apr 2024
114 points (88.5% liked)

World News

39161 readers
1758 users here now

A community for discussing events around the World

Rules:

Similarly, if you see posts along these lines, do not engage. Report them, block them, and live a happier life than they do. We see too many slapfights that boil down to "Mom! He's bugging me!" and "I'm not touching you!" Going forward, slapfights will result in removed comments and temp bans to cool off.

We ask that the users report any comment or post that violate the rules, to use critical thinking when reading, posting or commenting. Users that post off-topic spam, advocate violence, have multiple comments or posts removed, weaponize reports or violate the code of conduct will be banned.

All posts and comments will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. This means that some content that violates the rules may be allowed, while other content that does not violate the rules may be removed. The moderators retain the right to remove any content and ban users.


Lemmy World Partners

News !news@lemmy.world

Politics !politics@lemmy.world

World Politics !globalpolitics@lemmy.world


Recommendations

For Firefox users, there is media bias / propaganda / fact check plugin.

https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/media-bias-fact-check/

founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS