Ukraine will be given a ‘bridge’ towards Nato membership | Jim Townsend

The 75th Nato summit will focus on “improving the ability of Nato to provide assistance to Ukraine,” says Jim Townsend, former deputy secretary of defence for Europe and Nato while Putin explores alternate trade routes through the Arctic
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[@russellspeed1693]

Jim is back with some more mealy mouth words.

[@boink800]

Only cringe man could write something like this: it's pure *cringe*

[@boink800]

They wanted to get rid of cringe man -- cringe man would not go. The *cringe* only got worse and worse and time went on.

[@joeswift403]

Commentators all too quickly forget about the funds that go to maintain the UK nuclear deterrent. 2% or 2.5% GDP is not going to be directly to the building up the army, navy or air force, only a fraction will be available

[@petervandevoorde9720]

Greetings from Australia. I have a question and maybe you could help. Why are more questions not asked of Jake Sullivan and Donald Trump, in relation to their controversial positions on Ukraine? For example; If The USA were invaded and under constant missile attack by a powerful enemy, 1. Would Sullivan refuse to launch missiles at the enemy launch sites in fear of escalation? and 2. Would Trump be willing to hand over Alaska and the state of California as a trade off for peace????

[@paulthomas-hh2kv]

Monroe Doctrine, no foreign power allowed anywhere near the US. Cuba ? Although US allowed to put weapons on everyone else’s border 😊

[@CasualTomfoolery]

Yes because we're the strongest and the best! 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@LegendOfKat]

@@paulthomas-hh2kv hypocrite

[@LegendOfKat]

@@CasualTomfoolery strongest what, smelling? ...it's the diapers

[@hymns4ever197]

Nice try, but you are comparing apples to oranges. You are ignoring the factor of nuclear weapons as well as a proxy war vs a direct conflict.

[@normanskelton]

How can you take these people seriously (giggling?)when they cant put the politics aside for a discussion?

[@davidbrock2450]

The issue with the thought that China and Russia can do this without US knowledge or interference is just silly. The route will still have to pass through the relatively small gap between Russia and Alaska of the USA. I think at one point it narrows to like 20 miles. So nothing is getting through there without US knowledge.

[@stevec6232]

Why is the presenter behaving so strangely? Smiling almost laughing feels bizarre.

[@jake751]

Unprofessional

[@nazistowskisnob543]

After duping them and then reneging on their promises, ukraine is now steadelled with a huge debt, destroyed infrastructure and a decimated young population. The cost of this war for Ukraine is staggering.

[@John_13_35]

@@nazistowskisnob543 nothing to compare to the cost of capitulation to the fascists.

[@paulthomas-hh2kv]

@@John_13_35Do you not understand the history of Ukraine war. Educate yourself 😊

[@LegendOfKat]

@@paulthomas-hh2kv he does you, well ....... no

[@CasualTomfoolery]

Ukraine should have accepted Russia's modest peace terms back in April, 2022.

[@LegendOfKat]

​@@CasualTomfoolery "hand over what we're after now, we'll take the rest later on the way to Western Europe" - Donald JJ Putin

[@seanmoran2743]

Military alliance marches up to the borders of the largest country on Earth filled with resources and wonders what the problem is Ps not only that it’s officials openly talk of dismembering of Russia a Sovereign Country

[@teoengchin]

Speaking of "bridges", if you believe NATO sincerely wants Ukraine in NATO, I have a beautiful slightly used bridge to sell you

[@boink800]

Are the botskis now getting angry? Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha

[@ragingmonk6080]

@@boink800 Just stop. NATO does not want Ukraine and have came up hurdles for them to cross for over a decade. WE DO NOT WANT THEM. Let that sink in.

[@boink800]

@@russellspeed1693 Cringe man can't even write a complete sentence now. What *cringe*

[@boink800]

@@russellspeed1693 Just how thick is cringe man thick? Thinking of that is pure *cringe*

[@John_13_35]

Da comrade 😂😂😂😂

[@riclat]

You should be looking for a Peace agreement before WWIII. World don't need more warmongering

[@Pobieda]

Adolf Heusinger, Hitler's Chief of Staff, became Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, 1961-1964 Hans Speidel, Rommel's Chief of Staff, became Commander in Chief of NATO Forces Central Europe, 1957-1963 Johannes Steinhoff, Luftwaffe fighter ace, became Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, 1971-1974 Johan von Kielmansegg, General Staff Officer Wehrmacht High Command, became NATO Commander Allied Forces Central Europe, 1966-1968 Ernst Faber, Lt Col Wehrmacht General Staff, became Commander in Chief NATO Forces Central Europe, 1973-1975 Karl Schnell, First General Staff Officer 76th Panzer Corps, became Commander in Chief NATO Forces Central Europe, 1975-1977 Franz-Joseph Schulze, Senior Lieutenant Luftwaffe, became Commander in Chief NATO Forces Central Europe, 1977-1979 Ferdinand von Senger und Etterlin, Adjutant Wehrmacht High Command, became Commander in Chief NATO Forces Central Europe, 1979-1983

[@jake751]

That makes sense 🤔

[@billybunter5575]

what i suggest is let russia keep what they have traken land wise then go for a peace deal as soon as that happens then nato will let ukraine join straight away makes scence if not thousands more people will die over a bit of land that was hardly used by any one .

[@anthonyomoko6433]

All these talks are not useful..... Ukraine should simply seek a just peace with Russia (and not be used as a proxy for NATO aggression)!

[@seanmoran2743]

Watch Daniel Davis Deep Dive or Judge Napolitano instead

[@tonylyons7711]

What thicko's dont seem to understand is that America is nothing without its European allies. Infact America has most of its roots in Europe .. But I guess we could always be led by all of you trolls and have our lives run by Iran , Russia and Kim jongs North Korea.???. 😄Are you serious 😂

[@Pummkin1]

What u mean? Europe is nothing without America.

[@ChristopherDowning]

@@Pummkin1 Hahahahaha really?

[@Pummkin1]

@@ChristopherDowning yea

[@LegendOfKat]

@@Pummkin1 you, literally, _would not exist_ without Europe, but I love your sheer arrogance /s

[@Pummkin1]

@@LegendOfKat bro, ik that. But I'm talking abt in the modern world, take the UK for example, people estimate in its current state, it could not hold its own if attacked.

[@midimusicforever]

Putin will be sour!

[@markmorris1105]

Bring Ukraine 🇺🇦 under NATO protection ❤❤

[@jake751]

Nato have said they are to much trouble.

[@MacTanz]

NATO 🤝 🇺🇦

[@joepublic8473]

A bridge too far.

[@titilna4657]

🇪🇺🇪🇺🇺🇸🇺🇸🇪🇺🇪🇺🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mistralxl]

bridge=BS

[@ChristopherDowning]

Shouldn't the countries of NATO be somewhat similar in culture and outlook?

[@John_13_35]

What do you mean about "culture?" In the US, it's often used as a dog whistle. Please clarify. Thank you!

[@2f5f52hf]

@@John_13_35 What kind of US culture are you talking about, the killing of Indians, the age of the state, homeless people on the street, Hollywood, hamburgers, the biggest difference between the poor and the rich in the world ?

[@olivesama]

@@2f5f52hf The Gini coefficient is an empirically valid measure of material inequality in a geographic area. It indicates that South Africa has the biggest difference between rich and poor of any country in the world. And the next highest countries on the list are all in that region.

[@sonofsomerset1695]

So Putin was right then, Ukraine were going to be allowed to join a pact against Russia right on their border. Thanks for proving Putin correct Times.

[@LegendOfKat]

you're shoulder deep in trump's diaper, comrade

[@Obijuan02]

Wrong

[@boink800]

Can we not write a complete sentence? Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha

[@solidfoelife]

A Natsee bridge to nowhere. Shame on Nato for trying to start WW3

[@boota1979]

Ukraine needs to become a neutral country. Given a bridge into NATO is utterly ridiculous. Of course it also keep Russia as the 'enemy' and there by giving NATO it's reason to exist.

[@TheRealEtaoinShrdlu]

Russian bot. Go and enjoy your turnip soup. 😂😂😂

[@boink800]

Finland is in NATO. Is that a problem? The Baltic Countries are in NATO. They have been for over 20 years. Is that a problem?

[@M0dest.1776]

@@boink800 If Russia and Cuba made their own NATO the United States would panic.

[@boink800]

@@M0dest.1776 So it's ok for the Baltic Countries and Finland to be in NATO, but Ukraine cannot join NATO? Please state your "logic' for this.

[@boink800]

@@M0dest.1776 Ukraine is a sovereign country. The 1994 Budapest Memorandum which Russia signed confirms this.

[@warukraine9650]

😂😂😂NATO's Hollywood LGBT army, Zelensky and the Western media are the object of ridicule around the world

[@porecemusnox8805]

Sure, Ivan - how's the ruble? Or was it rubble?

[@MathyBoonen]

Tell soloyovs son to go to the frontline instead off spending milj. In gaybars around london😂😂

[@MathyBoonen]

Tell soloyovs gay son to go to the frontline instead off spending milj in gaybars around london

[@MathyBoonen]

The lgtb army who is supported by soloyovs son? 😂😂

[@vicrodrigues8228]

Fangirling over a country that dosent know you exist is crazy

[@jake751]

The poisoned dwarf zelensky

[@BillDavies-ej6ye]

Same height as your hero.

[@Tosochka3]

Adolf Heusinger, Hitler's Chief of Staff, became Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, 1961-1964 Hans Speidel, Rommel's Chief of Staff, became Commander in Chief of NATO Forces Central Europe, 1957-1963 Johannes Steinhoff, Luftwaffe fighter ace, became Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, 1971-1974 Johan von Kielmansegg, General Staff Officer Wehrmacht High Command, became NATO Commander Allied Forces Central Europe, 1966-1968 Ernst Faber, Lt Col Wehrmacht General Staff, became Commander in Chief NATO Forces Central Europe, 1973-1975 Karl Schnell, First General Staff Officer 76th Panzer Corps, became Commander in Chief NATO Forces Central Europe, 1975-1977 Franz-Joseph Schulze, Senior Lieutenant Luftwaffe, became Commander in Chief NATO Forces Central Europe, 1977-1979 Ferdinand von Senger und Etterlin, Adjutant Wehrmacht High Command, became Commander in Chief NATO Forces Central Europe, 1979-1983

[@thegreatVanitas]

Ok.

[@CasualTomfoolery]

If only they were still in charge...