It’s rough out there for the only democracy in Russia.
They need way more money and they need it quickly.
RT:
A settlement to the conflict with Moscow could be achieved if Kiev and its Western backers take three steps, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky told the G7 on Monday. He listed respectively more arms deliveries, measures to strengthen Ukraine’s economic resilience and diplomatic efforts.
The same formula was presented by the Ukrainian president at the G20 summit in November, and includes references to the restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity, the “withdrawal of Russian troops, and cessation of hostilities.” The proposal was rejected out of hand by Moscow.
In a virtual address, Zelensky told the Group of Seven (G7) that to “accelerate the coming of peace,” Ukraine needs “a new force,” which would require shipments of modern tanks, artillery, and long-range missiles.
“We must maintain financial, energy, and social stability next year,” he added, urging G7 members to increase their economic assistance to Ukraine on energy and reconstruction.
The third step is “a new diplomacy,” he continued. “I propose to convene a special summit – Global Peace Formula Summit – to determine how and when we can implement the points of the Ukrainian Peace Formula.” Earlier, Zelensky expressed this idea in a conversation with US President Joe Biden.
The funny thing is: these people keep talking about how great the Ukraine is for holding off the Russians.
But the real cost of this conflict, when you consider the collapse of the Western economy, is in the trillions of dollars.
The Ukraine is barely hanging on. When Zelensky does these big begging events, it means the country is a week away from complete collapse.
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