Trump si rifiuta di adottare sanzioni contro la Russia in quanto influirebbe sulle opportunità commerciali con Mosca, riporta NYT

Yet again, chance to prove dude ain’t willing asset.

Challenge FAILED

That’s what we call a ” [collabo](https://www.lalanguefrancaise.com/dictionnaire/definition/collabo) ” in french:

« *(Pejorative) An individual who has voluntarily assisted the enemy forces of his nation during a period of conflict.* »

“Show me the money. Who cares about human suffering? “ Trumpism 101.

Hand in hand on the slippery slope of dictatorship.

Would be nice if the yanks could actually do something about their ***blatant corruption!***

Soooooo unexpected

Absolutely scummy behaviour

I bet there must be a huge pool of saliva in the oval office from the desperation from Trump to finish the ukrainian war so he can go and sign a trade deal with Russia to be able to drill the arctic and siberia.

The Daffy Duck approach of “Consequences, consequences; as long as I’m rich!!”

My rage is still ongoing.

Him being a shitty “businessman” has been funny and entertaining for the past 40 years, but I wonder how they feel about it now that he’s gambling with the US’s future.

Nothing new

Money, money, money.

Is this all this dope can think about?

So it’s not really about 5000 lives being lost a day?

So… the “business opportunities” in Russia is likely replacing European (largely german) supply of heavy equipment and engineering services that ended/diminished with sanctions.

Russia relied on these for its mining industry, grid, refineries and such. One of the most worrisome sanction-related problems Russia faced in the medium to long term.

bUt eUroPe KeEpS bUyInG rUsSiAn OiL

“Ah shit, the economy” (cit)

So Business 1st, lives 2nd, so all the other things he has said are yet more lies. The truth is his master has told him no.

Do something – do ANYTHING!!
Europe, with its 44 countries and a combined GDP of approximately $18.8 trillion in 2024 (Eurostat), has significant economic and political weight. Yet, the EU struggles to decisively address the Russia-Ukraine conflict, now in its fourth year since Russia’s 2022 invasion. Despite EU sanctions—17 packages targeting Russian energy, finance, and trade—Russia still supplied 17.5% of the EU’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) in 2024, down from 37% pre-war but still significant (Euronews, 2025). French President Emmanuel Macron’s calls for tougher action, including potential troop deployments, have not translated into a unified EU strategy, with countries like Germany and Hungary hesitant to escalate militarily (Bloomberg, May 2025).

The EU relies heavily on NATO, where the U.S. contributes roughly 68% of the alliance’s defense spending, or $860 billion in 2024, compared to the EU’s collective $360 billion (NATO, 2024). Only 23 of 32 NATO members met the 2% GDP defense spending target last year, with major economies like Germany (2.1%) and France (1.9%) barely meeting or falling short of commitments. This fuels U.S. frustration, as American hardware, tech, and troops bolster European security, particularly in Eastern Europe, where 100,000 U.S. personnel are stationed (U.S. Department of Defense, 2024).

On trade, the U.S. ran a $235.6 billion goods deficit with the EU in 2024 (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis). The EU’s average tariff on U.S. goods is 4.8% (World Trade Organization), while the U.S. imposes 3.5% on EU goods. President Trump’s push for “reciprocal” tariffs—10% to 20% on EU imports—stems from this imbalance, though his claim of a 39% EU tariff rate is exaggerated (Euronews, 2025). The EU’s value-added tax (VAT), averaging 20%, further raises costs for U.S. exporters, unlike the U.S.’s lower state sales taxes (e.g., California’s 7.25%). Meanwhile, the EU increased U.S. LNG imports to 48% of its total in 2024, replacing much of Russia’s supply, but faces capacity limits for further increases (Eurostat).

Social media policies also spark tension. The EU’s Digital Services Act has led to fines and content moderation disputes, with high-profile cases like the 2024 arrest of a German citizen for inflammatory posts raising free speech concerns in the U.S. (Reuters). The United Nations, headquartered in New York but heavily influenced by European diplomacy, faces criticism for inefficiency, with the U.S. funding 22% of its $3.5 billion core budget (UN, 2024), compared to the EU’s collective 30%.

Many Americans value their European allies but feel frustrated by perceived ingratitude. The EU’s reliance on U.S. military and economic support, coupled with trade barriers and slow progress on issues like Ukraine, fuels calls for Europe to “step up.” Instead of blaming the U.S., the EU could increase NATO contributions, diversify energy sources, and pursue balanced trade policies to strengthen the transatlantic partnership.

The United Nations (UN) is viewed by many Americans as an inefficient and corrupt institution that misuses taxpayer funds. In 2024, the U.S. contributed $3.96 billion to the UN, covering 22% of its $3.5 billion core budget and 27% of its $18.1 billion peacekeeping budget (UN Financial Reports, 2024). This makes the U.S. the largest single donor, far surpassing contributions from European nations like Germany (6.1%) and France (4.4%). Despite this, the UN’s bureaucracy—often led by European diplomats in high-profile roles—faces criticism for waste and mismanagement. For example, a 2023 UN Office of Internal Oversight Services report flagged $150 million in misallocated funds across procurement and aid programs, fueling perceptions of corruption.

Americans are frustrated that their tax dollars fund what they see as an bloated organization, with 38,000 staff across 193 member states and annual administrative costs exceeding $1.2 billion (UN, 2024). High-profile UN officials, including European representatives, are often criticized for lavish spending, such as $50,000-per-night hotel suites during climate summits (Reuters, 2024). This contrasts with domestic U.S. priorities, where 60% of Americans polled in 2025 believe foreign aid, including UN contributions, should be reduced to focus on national issues like infrastructure (Pew Research, March 2025).

The UN’s effectiveness is also questioned, with stalled reforms and vetoes by Security Council members like Russia and China blocking action on crises like Ukraine. Many Americans feel the UN disproportionately relies on U.S. funding while European-led initiatives dominate its agenda, creating a sense of imbalance. To address this, the U.S. could push for stricter UN budget oversight or tie contributions to measurable outcomes, aligning with calls for greater accountability.

I’m becoming more and more convinced that Trump is only using his Presidency to fill his bank accounts .

The US has very little to gain on trade with Russia. The economy is too small and they produce nothing that the US needs. They also don’t have the Asian work ethic so it won’t even be usable as a production site.

The Trump corporation on the other hand, has much to gain from getting to do business in a country (or rather city) which has a few rich and powerful people and a strong culture of immense corruption.

Trump ain’t working for beither the American people or for Putin. He is 100% using his position to improve his own position. This is the greatest heist in history. I hate the fucker but I am also, as a fellow person with ”flexible” morals, quite impressed.