Zelensky Seeks Weapons, Trump Seeks...
Zelensky's eagerly anticipated meeting with Trump aims to secure more weaponry and—ostensibly—explore peace. Yet, for all the headlines, this familiar dance feels less about resolving conflict and more about maintaining a profitable status quo. Remember when Trump withheld aid from Ukraine for personal political gain in 2019? Or how his supposed 'peace plan' has always been short on details and
long on boosting his own image? The media frames these discussions as crucial diplomatic efforts, ignoring how easily geopolitical crises are exploited for domestic political leverage and continued arms sales. One might wonder if 'peace prospects' only become viable once every last profitable weapon has been approved, purchased, and deployed. How many photo ops does it take to get to 'peace' when
the 'peace' itself is so often contingent on who's cutting the check?