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Michelle Jordan's avatar

Thank you so much for this great interview. I like getting the facts from people who are on the ground it’s so refreshing not to have to listen to the bs in the media about Ukraine.👍👍

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Tim Mak's avatar

Thank you! If it interests you, our publication is over at www.counteroffensive.news!

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Elizabeth K. Baker's avatar

This young man is terrific, so much information. Thank you for having him on the Contrarian.

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Tim Mak's avatar

Appreciate the kind words! If it interests you, our publication is over at www.counteroffensive.news!

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Patrick Schelling's avatar

It's almost as if Putin dangled the prospect of peace in front of Trump, got Trump to weaken Ukraine, and then have no intention of anything like a ceasefire or peace. And we get a fucking painting of Trump.

But then, who am I to question the "Art of the Deal" guy? Or the person who talked to the actual author.

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Pat Jones Garcia's avatar

Tim Mak describes the Ukranian situation so well and responds with easy clarity to Jen's questions. I enjoyed seeing more of Tim's reporting. Thank you.

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Tim Mak's avatar

Really appreciate this! If you want to follow along with our reporting, we're at www.counteroffensive.news!

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Ted Mayhugh's avatar

Really appreciated the straight, honest talk from Tim Mak about what's going on in Ukraine ... various pressures and likely choices Ukraine faces. Nobody can count on the United States under #47, even U.S. citizens.

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Bruce Bender's avatar

The Ukraine "mineral deal" is a hideous commercialization by the Trump administration of the ideals of democracy, a total betrayal not just of Ukraine but of democratic civilization itself. (We have also seen this crass idea that $$ matter more than human lives in some of the statements found in the Signal meeting fiasco related to the Houthi airstrike.)

The Ukraine "mineral deal" is also a total red herring, as Tim Mak's discussion makes clear.

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Irena's avatar

Excellent opinion on trump: " ...there's no level of sucking up to Trump that you'll do that you can trust that he'll do what he says." It sounds like both Russia and USA are definitely not part of solution for Ukraine. I'm glad that the European nations [anyone actually geographically near Russia] are solid supporters of Ukraine. Hopefully that translates into something good for Ukraine.

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MarsJewel's avatar

Thank you, Jen and Tim. My biggest fear is that Putin and Trump are going to offer Zelensky some ridiculous offer only for him to refuse. Then Zelensky will be accused of not wanting peace and prolonging the war.

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Joan Carol's avatar

What is the best way for a US citizen to donate money to Ukraine's war effort. I tried to donate for armored ambulances as recommended by Timothy Snyder and did not succeed, so would appreciate some advice! Thanks!

Joan Carol

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Grace Doolittle's avatar

Thank you so much for this detailed update on the situation in Ukraine, it’s so very important!

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Judy Ellery's avatar

Wonderful reporting. I love hearing about Ukraine and what is happening there. My heart goes out to the people of Ukraine. I sincerely hope that we can overcome Trump and his crew and start to repair the damage he has already done. Say a prayer for the US. I hope we can get through this soon and we can get back to supplying Ukraine with weapons.

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Kathie Kroot's avatar

Great interview. It is nice to hear just the facts.

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