The Servant of the People

Trump has now put all support for Ukraine on hold. He has also instructed the intelligence-gathering community to stop investigating Russia and to stop providing intelligence to Ukraine. President Zelenkyy has written a letter to Trump indicating that Ukraine is ready to negotiate peace and sign the deal for Ukraine's minerals to go to the US. Slava Ukraini. Heroyam slava. 

The President in the Oval Office

He came to America to sign a deal
that would give away Ukraine's assets
in exchange for freedom, safety and peace.
He was humiliated in front of cameras
for the world to see how little they care,
Not by his enemies but by those who had held
outstretched arms to the heroes in the trenches. 
There were multiple men in the room,
but only one world leader, the hero whose
armies fight with drones and weapons of
limited use, held back by restrictions.
He wore fatigues to symbolize his respect
for those on the frontlines yet was criticised
for not suiting up like the monkeys in the room. 
His love of Ukraine, the land and its people,
is palpable in his demeanor at the front lines.
A servant of the people who is mobilising
the legions to stand behind his country and 
behind him as the leader of the free world. 

Volodymyr not Vladimir.

IS TRUMP A RUSSIAN AGENT?

Vlad Kunko is a Ukranian-born, American-educated, journalist/scientist/technical designer. In this piece he lays a convincing path between tRUMP and the Kremlin. As did the the Republican controlled Senate Foreign Relations Committee before the MAGAts flipped the leadership.

Put on your critical thinking hat, read Volodymyr's article below, compare it with the political and economic events since Trump's inauguration on 20 January, and then YOU decide if this point of view warrants further investigation.

VOLODYMYR VLAD KUNKO

I’m calling it as it is. I don't care whether you agree with me or not, just check your response with your gut. My gut never lies to me.

I’ve had my suspicions all along about this stooge. He’s not intelligent enough to pull this off by himself. We better hope that all the social security numbers and tax info that Muskrat just uploaded from SSA and IRS from every single American citizen's account doesn’t end up in Putin’s files. Whoever has that info can potentially wipe out every dime we have and can potentially fund a world takeover.

There is something rancid in America, a slow, creeping rot that smells like cold McDonald’s fries, aerosol hairspray, and the unmistakable musk of a country too sedated to recognize its own hostage situation. For years, the idea that Donald Trump was compromised by Russia was dismissed as paranoid fantasy—just another wild-eyed conspiracy theory, another overblown headline in the endless saga of American political dysfunction.

But now, two former Soviet intelligence officers—Alnur Mussayev and Yuri Shvets—are saying it outright: Trump was recruited by the KGB in 1987, groomed as an asset, and remains under Russian control to this day.

And the worst part? He’s already back in the White House.

That’s right, America. You did it. You walked face-first into the banana peel of history, slipped, and fell straight into the arms of Vladimir Putin. Trump was kicked out in 2020, spent four years plotting his comeback, and now he’s returned like a bloated, orange cockroach that just won’t die. The Kremlin’s favorite stooge is running the country again, and this time, he knows exactly how to stay in power.

If you think this is just another round of the Trump Show, you’re not paying attention. This isn’t politics anymore. This is treason. This is foreign subversion. This is a goddamn coup in slow motion.

Let’s break it down, nice and simple.

Alnur Mussayev isn’t some Twitter conspiracy theorist with a tinfoil hat and a podcast. He’s the former head of Kazakhstan’s National Security Committee, which means he knows exactly how Russian intelligence works—because he was part of the system. And what he’s saying should make every American’s blood run cold.

According to Mussayev, Trump was identified, recruited, and compromised by the KGB in 1987 during his first trip to Moscow. They saw him for what he was: a narcissistic, greedy, attention-starved buffoon who could be easily manipulated. The KGB flattered him, promised him business deals, and planted the seeds of political ambition in his empty little head. And from that moment on, he was their man.

But Mussayev isn’t alone. Former KGB major Yuri Shvets said the exact same thing in 2021: Trump was cultivated by Soviet intelligence because he was an easy mark—too stupid to realize he was being played, too egotistical to care. They saw him as a useful idiot—a man who could one day be nudged into power, a walking, talking Trojan Horse for Russian interests.

And now? The plan has worked. Trump spent four years in office weakening America from within, got booted out, and now he’s back for round two.

If you had told the American public in 1962 that a Soviet-backed asset would one day sit in the White House, they would have burned Washington to the ground before letting it happen. But today? Nobody seems to care.

The media treats this like just another wacky subplot in the never-ending Trump reality show. Congress is too busy fighting over meaningless culture war nonsense to do anything about it. And the American public? Exhausted. Numb. Checked out. Years of scandals—Russia collusion, Ukraine blackmail, classified documents, tax fraud, sexual assault, an attempted coup—have fried the country’s brain like an overcooked steak at Mar-a-Lago.

Trump has done the impossible. He has committed so many crimes, so openly, so brazenly, that none of them matter anymore.

And now, with Mussayev’s revelation that Trump is an active foreign asset, we have finally reached the point where the biggest political scandal in American history is met with a collective shrug.

This is how democracy dies—not with a bang, but with a goddamn eye-roll.

This is the part where the skeptics start clutching their pearls. “Oh, come on,” they say. “If Trump were really a Russian asset, wouldn’t there be more proof?”

To which I say: Are you blind, or just willfully stupid?

Let’s go through the evidence, shall we?

Trump spent his entire first term doing exactly what Russia wanted. He attacked NATO, calling it “obsolete” and threatening to pull the U.S. out. He tried to blackmail Ukraine into manufacturing dirt on Joe Biden, because weakening Ukraine helps one man and one man only: Vladimir Putin. He pulled U.S. troops out of Syria, handing power over to Russian forces. He picked fights with Canada and Europe while cozying up to dictators.

Even now, in his second term, he is more openly pro-Putin than ever. He has made it clear that he will not protect NATO allies from Russian aggression. He is actively dismantling America’s alliances, just as Russia planned. And while Americans scream at each other over whether Target should sell rainbow t-shirts, Trump is quietly selling the country to the Kremlin.

At some point, you have to stop calling it a coincidence and start calling it what it is: treason.

The United States is running out of time. If Trump serves out this term without being removed, America as a functioning democracy is finished.

The media needs to wake up. Enough with the “Trump fatigue” excuse. This is not just another scandal—this is the single greatest infiltration of American power in history. Journalists need to dig into Mussayev’s claims, demand declassification of intelligence files, and treat this like the national emergency that it is.

Congress needs to subpoena Mussayev immediately. His testimony must be public, and every document he has should be reviewed. If there is proof that Trump has been compromised since the 1980s, the American people need to know.

The Justice Department needs to stop pretending that Trump is just another politician. If there is evidence that the sitting president of the United States is working in Russia’s interests, he must be removed from office and prosecuted for espionage.

And the American public? You have one last chance. This is not about Republican vs. Democrat. This is not about taxes, gas prices, or whatever nonsense outrage is dominating the news today. This is about whether the United States remains a sovereign nation, or if we spend the rest of the century as a Russian client state with a golf course.

The sheer volume of Trump's corruption, the blatant nature of his crimes, the mountain of evidence that should have ended his political career a hundred times over—none of it mattered. He survived it all, not because he was innocent, but because he drowned the country in so much scandal that nothing stuck.

But this time, it’s different. If Mussayev and Shvets are right, this isn’t just another chapter in the endless Trump circus. This is the culmination of a decades-long Russian intelligence operation to install an asset in the White House.

There is no coming back from this. If America lets Trump serve out this term without removing him, then the United States as a democratic republic is finished. The country won’t collapse overnight. There won’t be tanks in the streets. Instead, the destruction of democracy will happen in slow motion—buried under lawsuits, propaganda, and corruption so blatant that people stop caring.

If America lets this happen—if Trump is allowed to complete his mission—then Putin wins. The West crumbles. And the people who could have stopped it will look back, years from now, and wonder how they let it happen.

Good night, and good luck. Because if people don’t wake up, America is going to sleepwalk straight into its own funeral.

Anyway if it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, talks like a duck, and has been seen in the company of other ducks - it may very well, in fact, be a friggin' DUCK!

Letter to Trump

 

Former President of Poland Lech Walesa wrote the following letter to Trump.

Your Excellency, Mr. President,

We watched the report of your conversation with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, with fear and distaste. We find it insulting that you expect Ukraine to show respect and gratitude for the material assistance provided by the United States in its fight against russia. Gratitude is owed to the heroic Ukrainian soldiers who shed their blood in defense of the values of the free world. They have been dying on the front lines for more than 11 years in the name of these values and the independence of their homeland, which was attacked by Putin’s russia.

We do not understand how the leader of a country that symbolizes the free world cannot recognize this.

Our alarm was also heightened by the atmosphere in the Oval Office during this conversation, which reminded us of the interrogations we endured at the hands of the Security Services and the debates in Communist courts. Prosecutors and judges, acting on behalf of the all-powerful communist political police, would explain to us that they held all the power while we held none. They demanded that we cease our activities, arguing that thousands of innocent people suffered because of us. They stripped us of our freedoms and civil rights because we refused to cooperate with the government or express gratitude for our oppression. We are shocked that President Volodymyr Zelensky was treated in the same manner.

The history of the 20th century shows that whenever the United States sought to distance itself from democratic values and its European allies, it ultimately became a threat to itself. President Woodrow Wilson understood this when he decided in 1917 that the United States must join World War I. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt understood this when, after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, he resolved that the war to defend America must be fought not only in the Pacific but also in Europe, in alliance with the nations under attack by the Third Reich.

We remember that without President Ronald Reagan and America’s financial commitment, the collapse of the Soviet empire would not have been possible. President Reagan recognized that millions of enslaved people suffered in Soviet russia and the countries it had subjugated, including thousands of political prisoners who paid for their defense of democratic values with their freedom. His greatness lay, among other things, in his unwavering decision to call the USSR an “Empire of Evil” and to fight it decisively. We won, and today, the statue of President Ronald Reagan stands in Warsaw, facing the U.S. Embassy.

Mr. President, material aid—military and financial—can never be equated with the blood shed in the name of Ukraine’s independence and the freedom of Europe and the entire free world. Human life is priceless; its value cannot be measured in money. Gratitude is due to those who sacrifice their blood and their freedom. This is self-evident to us, the people of Solidarity, former political prisoners of the communist regime under Soviet russia.

We call on the United States to uphold the guarantees made alongside Great Britain in the 1994 Budapest Memorandum, which established a direct obligation to defend Ukraine’s territorial integrity in exchange for its relinquishment of nuclear weapons. These guarantees are unconditional—there is no mention of treating such assistance as an economic transaction.

Signed,

Lech Wałęsa, former political prisoner, President of Poland

https://www.reuters.com/world/polish-cold-war-hero-walesa-writes-trump-expressing-horror-zelenskiy-spat-2025-03-03/

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/03/us/politics/lech-walesa-trump-letter.html

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ChatGPT's analysis

An intriguing analysis of the psychological aspects of Zelensky’s meeting with Trump and Vance, conducted using ChatGPT, has been circulating online:

From this analysis, it becomes evident that we have witnessed a true masterclass in gaslighting, manipulation, and coercion on the part of Trump and his entourage. Let’s break down the key points:

1. Blaming the victim for their own situation

Trump explicitly tells Zelensky: “You have allowed yourself to be in a very bad position.” This is classic abuser rhetoric—blaming the victim for their suffering. The implication is that Ukraine itself is responsible for being occupied by Russia and for the deaths of its people.

2. Pressure and coercion into ‘gratitude’

Vance demands that Zelensky say “thank you.” This is an extremely toxic tactic—forcing the victim to express gratitude for the help they desperately need, only to later accuse them of ingratitude if they attempt to assert their rights.

3. Manipulating the concept of ‘peace’

Trump claims that Zelensky is “not ready for peace.” However, what he actually means is Ukraine’s capitulation. This is a classic manipulation technique—substituting the idea of a just peace with the notion of surrender.

4. Refusing to acknowledge the reality of war

Trump repeatedly insists that Zelensky has “no cards to play” and that “without us, you have nothing.” This is yet another abusive tactic—undermining the victim’s efforts by asserting that they are powerless without the mercy of their ‘saviour.’

5. Devaluing the victims of war

“If you get a ceasefire, you must accept it so that bullets stop flying and your people stop dying,” Trump says. Yet, he ignores the fact that a ceasefire without guarantees is merely an opportunity for Russia to regroup and strike again.

6. Dominance tactics

Trump constantly interrupts Zelensky, cutting him off: “No, no, you’ve already said enough,” and “You’re not in a position to dictate to us.” This is deliberate psychological pressure designed to establish a hierarchy in which Zelensky is the subordinate.

7. Forcing capitulation under the guise of ‘diplomacy’

Vance asserts that “the path to peace lies through diplomacy.” This is a classic strategy where the aggressor is given the opportunity to continue their aggression unchallenged.

8. Projection and distortion of reality

Trump declares: “You are playing with the lives of millions of people.” Yet, in reality, it is he who is doing exactly that—shifting responsibility onto Zelensky.

9. Creating the illusion that Ukraine ‘owes’ the US

Yes, the US is assisting Ukraine, but presenting this aid as “you must obey, or you will receive nothing” is not a partnership—it is financial and military coercion.

10. Undermining Ukraine’s resistance

Trump states that “if it weren’t for our weapons, this war would have ended in two weeks.” This is an attempt to erase Ukraine’s achievements and portray its efforts as entirely dependent on US support.

Conclusion

Trump and his team employed the full spectrum of abusive tactics: gaslighting, victim-blaming, coercion into gratitude, and manipulation of the concepts of peace and diplomacy. This was not a negotiation—it was an attempt to force Zelensky into accepting terms beneficial to the US but potentially fatal for Ukraine.

The Oval Office

Yesterday was supposed to be a historic day. Ukraine and the United States were to agree a deal to exchange support for Ukraine's defence against Russian invasion for rare earth minerals that the US needs. Instead, Trump and JD Vance attacked President Zelenskyy for not agreeing to a peace deal. Zelenskyy made the point that Ukraine needs peacekeeping support because Putin has reneged on agreements before. They in turn attacked him for making his case in the presence of media. It was a shocking and unprecedented spectacle in the White House. It was a bullying session, and Trump thought it would make for great television. How stupid. All he cares about is ratings not peace. 

So, who was in the room? Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in the back bench along with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The Ukrainian Ambassador to the US Oksana Makarova and the Ukrainian delegation were present. The press included some mainstream media as well as right-wing reporters and reportedly a delegation from Tass, the Russian state media agency. 

A right-wing reporter asked Zelenskyy why he didn't wear a suit to the White House. Zelenskyy gave a flippant answer which was the first misstep. Of course, no one asked other foreign nationals why they didn't wear a suit to the White House and didn't consider it disrespectful when Churchill wore fatigues during WWII. And no one questioned Elon Musk when he wore a T-shirt and a MAGA hat to a press conference in the Oval Office. It was disrespectful to President Zelenskyy and intended to insult him. 

What a horrible experience. My hope is that all of Europe will now rally around Ukraine in solidarity against oppression on any front. 

 https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/01/politics/inside-trump-zelensky-meeting/index.html

https://www.independent.ie/world-news/north-america/fury-boils-over-in-white-house-the-world-reacts-to-trump-and-zelenksy-showdown/a1580742592.html

How does DeepSeek describe the differences between Russians and Ukrainians?

The differences between Ukrainians and Russians encompass linguistic, cultural, historical, and political dimensions. Below is a detailed synthesis of these distinctions based on the provided sources:

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### **1. Linguistic Differences**  

#### **Alphabet and Writing**  

- **Ukrainian**: Uses a modified Cyrillic alphabet with unique letters such as **Ґ** (g), **Є** (ye), **І** (i), and **Ї** (yi), which do not exist in Russian. It also omits Russian letters like **Ё**, **Ы**, and **Ъ** (hard sign), replacing the latter with an apostrophe .  

- **Russian**: Includes letters like **Ё** (yo), **Ы** (a deep "i" sound), and **Ъ**, which are absent in Ukrainian. The pronunciation of shared letters also differs (e.g., **Г** is a hard /g/ in Russian but a soft /h/ in Ukrainian) .  

 

#### **Vocabulary**  

- Approximately **38–62% of vocabulary differs** between the two languages. For example:  

  - **Bread**: *хліб* (Ukrainian) vs. *хлеб* (Russian) .  

  - **Sunday**: *неділя* (Ukrainian) vs. *воскресенье* (Russian), while *неділя* means "week" in Russian .  

  - **False Friends**: Words like *час* mean "time" in Ukrainian but "hour" in Russian .  

 

#### **Grammar**  

- **Cases**: Ukrainian has **7 grammatical cases** (including the vocative case for direct address), while Russian has 6 .  

- **Verb Tenses**: Ukrainian uses **three future tenses** (perfective, imperfective synthetic, and analytical), whereas Russian has two .  

- **Pronunciation**: Ukrainian is more phonetic (pronounced as written), with consistent vowel sounds (e.g., "o" remains /o/ even when unstressed, unlike Russian, which reduces it to /a/) .  

 

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### **2. Cultural and Historical Context**  

#### **Historical Divergence**  

- Both languages stem from **Old East Slavic** (Kievan Rus'), but diverged after the 13th century. Ukrainian absorbed influences from Polish, Hungarian, and Slovak due to geopolitical shifts, while Russian evolved under centralized Moscow rule and borrowed from French and German .  

- **Soviet Era**: Russian was enforced in Ukraine, suppressing Ukrainian in education and media. Post-1991 independence, Ukraine revived its language as a symbol of national identity .  

 

#### **Traditions and Identity**  

- **Ukrainian Culture**: Emphasizes folk traditions like *vyshyvanka* (embroidered shirts) and Easter rituals. Literary figures like Taras Shevchenko symbolize resistance and pride .  

- **Russian Culture**: Celebrates events like *Maslenitsa* (spring festival) and boasts literary giants like Tolstoy and Dostoevsky. Russian identity often ties to a centralized state and Orthodox Christianity .  

 

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### **3. Mutual Intelligibility**  

- **Asymmetry**: Most Ukrainians understand Russian due to historical exposure, but Russians often struggle with Ukrainian. Vocabulary and pronunciation differences hinder full comprehension .  

- **Regional Variations**: Western Ukrainians primarily speak Ukrainian, while eastern regions lean toward Russian. A mixed dialect, *Surzhyk*, blends both languages .  

 

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### **4. Political Significance**  

- **Language Laws**: Ukraine promotes Ukrainian in education, media, and government to strengthen sovereignty, especially after Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea .  

- **Prepositions as Symbols**: Using *в* (in) instead of *на* (on) for Ukraine in Russian signifies recognition of its statehood, reflecting political alignment .  

 

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### **5. Modern Dynamics**  

- **Language Revival**: Ukrainian usage has surged since 1991, though Russian remains prevalent in urban and eastern areas .  

- **Geopolitical Tensions**: Language debates mirror Ukraine’s push for European integration versus Russia’s influence campaigns .  

 

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### **Summary Table**  

| Aspect                | Ukrainian                                  | Russian                                    |  

|-----------------------|--------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|  

| **Alphabet**          | Ґ, Є, І, Ї; no Ы, Ё, or ъ                | Ы, Ё, ъ; no Ґ, Є, or Ї                    |  

| **Pronunciation**     | Softer, consistent vowels (e.g., "o" as /o/) | Harsher consonants, vowel reduction (e.g., "o" as /a/) |  

| **Grammar**           | 7 cases, vocative case, 3 future tenses   | 6 cases, 2 future tenses                   |  

| **Vocabulary**        | 38–62% unique words, Polish influences    | French/German loanwords, Soviet-era terms  |  

| **Cultural Identity** | Symbol of independence, folk traditions   | Centralized state, literary prominence     |  

 

For further exploration, refer to sources like the Duolingo Blog , Ukrainian Lessons , and Rhythm Languages .

I asked ChatGPT how Ukrainians are different from Russians....

 

Ostrich egg I just purchased from Ukraine

This is ChatGPT's response...I'm going to also ask DeepSeek ai to see how they compare. 

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You said:

How are Ukrainians different from Russians?

ChatGPT said:

Ukrainians and Russians have distinct identities, despite their shared history and some cultural similarities. Here are some key differences:

1. Language

• Ukrainian is the official language of Ukraine, a Slavic language with significant influences from Polish and other European languages.
• Russian is the official language of Russia and has a different phonetic system, vocabulary, and grammar.
• Many Ukrainians are bilingual, but there has been a strong push for the use of Ukrainian since independence in 1991.

2. History & Identity

• Ukraine has a unique history, with deep roots in Kyivan Rus' (a medieval state from which modern Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus trace their origins).
• Ukraine was often under foreign rule (Poland, Lithuania, Austro-Hungary, and the Russian Empire), which shaped its independent identity.
• The 20th century saw events like the Holodomor (a Soviet-induced famine in 1932–33 that killed millions of Ukrainians), which deepened the divide.
• Since 1991, Ukraine has developed a stronger sense of national identity, separate from Russia.

3. Culture & Traditions

• Ukrainian culture is more influenced by Central and Eastern Europe, while Russian culture has been shaped more by Orthodox and imperial traditions.
• Ukrainian folk traditions, music, and embroidery (vyshyvanka) are distinct.
• The Cossack legacy is central to Ukrainian identity, representing independence and resistance.

4. Political Outlook

• Ukraine leans more towards democracy and European integration (e.g., the 2014 Revolution of Dignity), while Russia has maintained a centralized, authoritarian government.
• Many Ukrainians aspire to join the EU and NATO, while Russia opposes this.

5. Religion

• Both Ukrainians and Russians are traditionally Orthodox Christians, but Ukraine has multiple churches, including the Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU), which gained independence from the Russian Orthodox Church in 2019.
• Religion in Ukraine is less tied to the state than in Russia, where the Russian Orthodox Church often supports the government.

6. Mentality & Values

• Ukrainians generally value decentralization, local governance, and personal freedoms, shaped by their historical struggle for independence.
• Russian political culture leans toward strong centralized rule and state power.

7. Attitude Toward Russia

• Due to the ongoing war (since 2014, escalated in 2022), many Ukrainians reject Russian influence and seek to distance themselves culturally, politically, and linguistically.

In summary, while Ukrainians and Russians share some historical ties, they have distinct languages, histories, cultures, and political paths. Ukraine has developed a strong national identity that is increasingly separate from Russia, especially since the war.