Summary

A European Parliament member claimed that the U.S. gave Europe three weeks to agree on Ukraine’s “surrender” terms or risk an American withdrawal from Europe.

Mika Aaltola made the claim on X, but provided no evidence. NBC News reported that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested a U.S. troop reduction in Europe.

Trump reportedly plans to cut 20,000 troops and demand greater NATO contributions. He has pushed for higher NATO defense spending.

Trump may meet with Putin soon, believing Russia holds the upper hand in negotiations.

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    5 hours ago

    We need regime change in the USA. The global community should work together for this endeavor.

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    13 hours ago

    The European NATO members should tell the AmeriKans they have 3 weeks to shutdown all their military bases until Jan 2029.

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    Being an American that feels like they no longer have a home, I would like Europe to unleash holy hell upon the US. Do not let this fascicle president dictate what you do for your continent. You were fine before we took over swaths of your countries for their bases, you can be the strong leaders that the West need to fight everything that’s going on in your vicinity with Russia, North Korea, and any other rogue nation. I hate to say it, but the US is a part of that sentence as well. The US will not protect you anymore, I have absolutely no faith that the US will step up when you need them the most. Protect yourselves.

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      fascicle

      Never seen this word before and in my head I just read “foshizzle”

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    18 hours ago

    What would be the purpose of US support in Europe if not defending against Russia?

    The US presence in Europe exists to facilitate US power projection, if we are not stopping Russian advancement then there is no reason for host countries to allow US bases in their territory.

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      15 hours ago

      Cleary its time for Europe to round up, cage up, and deport all Americans and put a wall around Europe. And America will be made to pay for it.

      If its a good enough policy for mexican and central american countries’ citizens then its a good enough policy for American citizens. They have no right to flee their own collapsing country into Europe, bringing their failed philosophies and neglected personal health with them. Doubly so if they are poorly educated. Many of them are probably servants of Putin and his terrorism, thus terrorists themselves.

      Lets try that one on for size. Doesnt feel very good does it, my fellow Americans.

    • Rekorse@sh.itjust.works
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      16 hours ago

      I think most americans simply feel like they are losing stuff theyve had for a long time, never considering whether they should have had it to begin with.

    • JcbAzPx@lemmy.world
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      You’re assuming they didn’t help bring this about in the first place.

    • in4apenny@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      19 hours ago

      Only to protect the interests of capital though. If you’re a popular black guy talking about economic distribution then you’re cooked, but increasing the wealth from the middle-class to the rich and killing the opposition is what the CIA is for.

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    19 hours ago

    Art of the deal. Plan A is to give three weeks to sign off on the surrender. When they refuse, Plan B starts. Plan B is that there is no Plan B.

    • Agent641@lemmy.world
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      9 hours ago

      “If any man dies with a clean sword, I’ll rape his fucking corpse!” - Winston Churchill, 1940.

    • Gammelfisch@lemmy.world
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      13 hours ago

      Hungary and Slovakia for sure. Italy is heading in that direction after Meloni cried about the anti-trump meeting held in Paris.

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      You can count on Hungary and maybe Slovakia to grovel…like good america/russia first Europeans.

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      15 hours ago

      I was already boycotting france because their coffee portions are so small.

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      If you think about it from position of China being the biggest threat, then only Asian bases and countries matter. That’s why we don’t hear much about Trump doing crazy things in that region.

      While Europe is important, it should be able to fend for itself. Also Europe joining China is unlikely in short and mid term. So it make sense to spend less money on Europe and focus on Asia.

      Also explains the Russia situation. Although culturally Russia is as European as Sweden and Germany, this war has pushed it closer to China than ever. If the conflict lasts longer, then their alignment would be immenent. Personally I’m surprised that they didn’t align more. China was being surprisingly passive about the whole thing.

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        I think Trump will manage to push Europe into China’s arms well within the next 4 years at the rate he’s going. If Europe can get China to back Ukraine I think that’s all it would take at this time.

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          I don’t think so. They are culturally too different. Europe will continue to suck American cock for at least couple decades going forward. That’s not to say that economic ties won’t increase in the meantime.

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    If I was a Russian agent, and had managed to become the US President, he’s doing EXACTLY what I would to to gut and destroy the US. The Fanta Menace doesn’t even seem to be trying to hide the fact he works for Putin. So how has he not been charges with treason? Signed, Confused Non-US person.

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      Because the republicans have spent years gutting oversight, and decades making the populace dumber. This is their final putsch to fully gut the government so they can have complete power. And they’ve mostly succeeded already. The people are beyond disengaged from four years of this four years ago, plus Covid, plus struggling to survive in late stage American capitalism. It’s the perfect storm for a fascist takeover. And they’re taking full advantage.

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    Do it! I dare you! Fuck of from europe! Take all your companies with you! Dont sell us weapons anymore!

    Democracie is none negotiatable and we dont negotiate with terrorist acomplices!