Moment of truth.

Trump has grown frustrated. He was frustrated when he took office earlier in year, and he is frustrated now. He wants Zelensky to agree to peace plan. There is talk he is willing to stop U.S. aid to Ukraine if Zelensky continues to refuse. Is this Trump trying only to pressure Zelensky, or will he follow through on his threat?

Ukraine continues to expend its men. More are deserting. More are running away. And more are evading conscription. That is, ones who remain. Few are left. This war has been a pointless meat grinder for Ukraine. They have gone through their men like a fat kid goes through candy. And for what? Nothing. It was for nothing. A nation stripped and plundered. Not by Russia, by itself, and by its warmongering, Russia-hating backers.