"Behind closed doors" was quite a key phrase in Maharashtra politics circa 2019. It appears as if this phrase might have been rather relevant in the current America-Ukraine face-off. Actually, when two presidents meet, all the details of the possible interview are threadbare discussed by the foreign ministers, and other such officers as the consul, etc, behind 'closed doors'. Every mo(ve)ment is finely orchestrated and monitored.
Hence that surprise called the Zelensky fiasco which leaves the wrecked and wretched Ukraine more and more in shambles. Actually, till Trump won, Zelensky was openly attacking him in the Democratic conventions. So sure he was of the Kamala Harris candidature. In addition, he had already thrice avoided inking the deal. Obviously, behind closed doors, Trump, Vance, and the Aids must have decided to teach him a lesson.
It was pure theatrics, " good television" as Trump stated openly. He was perfectly successful in showing (off) that he cares for peace and the American interests, given his tough stance which translates to "treasure only if and only if ceasefire", that, too, as per the American terms and conditions. His voters are thus shown how he is not splurging unnecessarily the ordinary American tax-payer's hard-earned money.
It could have been a warning to Europe, too. EU nations, mostly in shambles themselves, cannot help Ukraine without America's help. Messers Trump, Vance and Co. are perfectly aware of this reality. Hence the open insult and ill-treatment of Zelensky who was presented poorly as pressurising for the Third World War.
Well, Zelensky pouted, threw a tantrum like a kid. Immediately he rushed to Fox TV ( of all!) to complain and carp. He cut a rather sorry figure for his beleaguered country where impeachment may await him!
The moral of this fiasco is that in contemporaneous international relations what matters is the insular interests, mostly monetary. The mighty America, which is so much demurring regarding weapons to Ukraine, is comfortable with the arms deals with the Middle East! Words like democratic ideals et al are, in brief, mere salad dressing!
Pratima@Sure Zelensky stood his ground regarding the "suit" stuff. Beyond that, he played in to the American hand by trying to tell Trump how the "ocean" can be no safety measures which led to Trump literally roasting him! No wonder, one remembers the Kissinger quote, viz; "enmity with America is dangerous, friendship fatal!"
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