The "deal" is unequal because it wasn't a negotiation between equals. Europeans cannot defend themselves without America. But even if they could, Ukrainians need American help to deal with Russia. We can dislike it as much as we want, but Trump simply has more leverage
Jul 28, 2025 13:47It's easy to talk about "stormy waters" from DC, Berlin or Paris but if you're in Kyiv (or Tallinn), the consequences of angering Trump could be apocalyptic. To Ukrainians under attack from Russia every single day, American support can make the difference between life and death
As frustrating as it is, no negotiation strategy will change the basic fact that Europeans need America much more than Americans need Europe. If we want better trade deals, we need more guns
