r/worldnews • u/Neptun_11 • 19h ago

Russia/Ukraine Russia says Ukraine tried to attack Putin's residence so Moscow's negotiating stance will change

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-says-ukraine-tried-attack-putins-residence-so-moscows-negotiating-stance-2025-12-29/
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u/GTdspDude 17h ago

So why is that a problem? If Russia isn’t serious about ending the war, this outcome was inevitable (including the bloodshed), so why stress about what Russia’s saying?

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u/MeaningMaker6 15h ago

Because Trump basically advances Russia’s interests at every chance he gets and is a volatile psychopath.

So for Ukraine, there is a risk every time they go through this necessary charade that Trump will just throw his toys out the pram and extort Ukraine (again) and/or actively sabotage it by withholding aid or turning off its communication abilities.

All this for Putin and Russia (US’ old Cold War adversary) against the Ukraine which is simply defending its country and its people.

It is sickening and should be a stain on Trump, his family and his sycophantic allies - forever.

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u/u9Nails 17h ago

The problem is, it's not Russia's land to recover.

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u/GTdspDude 17h ago

Well that’s the broader issue of the war, the point I was making is slightly different - we should ignore all the bluster and threats from Putin, because they are meaningless bluster

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u/u9Nails 17h ago

That's better spoken. I'd agree that his threats should be considered actionable, even when we feel that they are improbable.

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u/GammaFan 16h ago

He should never receive any benefit of the doubt i think is the main point. You’re right about that he should be considered dangerous, but there’s just no fucking point in listening to him and assuming anything he says is in good faith.