On emotions – The Economist:

‘When Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at the White House on February 28th the America-Ukrainian relationship was fragile and uncertain. By the time the Ukrainian president left, it was shattered.’

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‘ Donald Tusk, Poland’s prime minister, promptly issued a message of solidarity with Ukraine: “Dear [Zelensky], dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone”. Almost every significant European leader followed suit.’

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‘Although Europe provides the majority of aid, 60% to America’s 40% on one estimate, Ukraine relies on American air-defence interceptors, as well as a flow of intelligence and spare parts for American weaponry.
Meanwhile, in Moscow, there was unalloyed glee. “The insolent pig finally got a proper slap down in the Oval Office,” enthused Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of Russia’s security council. “The Kiev regime is ‘gambling with WWIII’.” “It’s amazing what comes out through emotion,” Mr Trump posted on social media shortly after the fight.’

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‘At the end of the shouting match, Mr Trump quipped, “This is gonna be great television.” The president of Ukraine scowled as he sat with his hands clasped. Mr Vance smirked. His work was done.’

Read the article here.

Emotions? Yes, amazing. Anger management in the oval office.
Great television needless to say.

And Mr. Zelensky is on his way out?

Where is China? Trump and his advisers might see China as the big threat, and think that they will need Russia to counterbalance China’s power.

Europe is a pawn. But maybe the pawn will strike back.

Interesting to see what country will be mentioned more in the months to come, Ukraine, Iran or Taiwan.