On Feb 24, the UN introduced three resolutions to officially condemn Russia’s war in Ukraine, and demand an immediate withdrawal of Russian troops. The US voted alongside Russia to not adopt those resolutions. I personally think it’s good we voted that way and that Western Europe should not have voted to adopt the resolutions. I don’t mean that it’s good to approve of the war (that’s not what the US meant in voting against it), I just think that fully condemning Russia right as we’re entering peace talks is a bad idea and might keep Russia from cooperating.
US Votes To Not Condemn Russia’s War On Ukraine
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What is the process in how America decides what to vote in the UN?
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@Lemming
I’m pretty sure we have our Ambassador consult executive officials, and then they vote for us. Not sure though.
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@Sunshineboy217
Putin smiles again.
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@Best.Korea
He probably is. And that’s a good thing. Do you know why? Because now he feels like he’s gained something, even though he really hasn’t (that UN resolution does nothing but verbally condemn him). It’ll make him more open to peace talks (hopefully).
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@Best.Korea
The thing is, we can’t just condemn a nation the second we enter peace negotiations with them. They need to feel like we can compromise. That’s basic Foreign Relations 101.
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@Best.Korea
And plus, aren’t you a Nazi? I don’t think you’re in any position to be giving us an opinion against a dictator.
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@Lemming
What is the process in how America decides what to vote in the UN?
It's a pretty straightforward process actually.
Putin tells Trump how to vote and then Trump tells the US ambassador to the United Nations how to vote.
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@Sunshineboy217
He probably is. And that’s a good thing. Do you know why? Because now he feels like he’s gained something, even though he really hasn’t (that UN resolution does nothing but verbally condemn him). It’ll make him more open to peace talks (hopefully).
Yes, when Trump bends over and squeals like a pig for Putin, it's called strategy.
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@Sidewalker
I am not basing this off of Trump. Literally every Cold War President knew that compromise is key when opening peace talks with a capable enemy. It’s kind of common sense that when you’re dealing with an opponent who is just as powerful (if not, more) as you, you need to make sure that they feel that they’re getting something out of it, too. If we vote to directly condemn Putin, he’s just going to walk away from the negotiating table. I personally would have abstained, but this vote might be what we need to get Putin to finally be rational and become open to peace talks.
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@Sunshineboy217
I am not basing this off of Trump. Literally every Cold War President knew that compromise is key when opening peace talks with a capable enemy. It’s kind of common sense that when you’re dealing with an opponent who is just as powerful (if not, more) as you, you need to make sure that they feel that they’re getting something out of it, too. If we vote to directly condemn Putin, he’s just going to walk away from the negotiating table. I personally would have abstained, but this vote might be what we need to get Putin to finally be rational and become open to peace talks.
I get it, Trump is betraying our allies to please Putin, and MAGA followers call that strategery, now lay some "weave" on me.
He should probably give Putin a free Trump bible, Trump golden sneakers, and a cabinet seat too, you know, to put him in the mood to negotiate for California next.
According to hearsay, Putin has a video of Trump having sex with russian prostitutes in the Ritz Hotel which can explain why Trump is so in favour with Putin. In fact, the rumor says that in the video we can see Trump receive a golden shower from the prostitutes. What a lucky bastard!!
Jokes aside, I agree when some of you say it's a strategy to get a deal with these people. Trump is particularly friendly with autocrats like Putin, the north korean fatass, Maduro, and many others. I think Trump tries to avoid any conflict with people with some kind of destructive behaviour.
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@IlDiavolo
And I think that sort of avoidance is a good thing in this day and age, considering that we’re essentially in a second Cold War.
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@Sunshineboy217
Hey sunshine.
It's a well known fact that Putin et al are are arseholes, and that Putin et al know that they are being arseholes.
Consequently, Putin et al don't give a toss what the UN resolves to do.
It's also a well known fact that the US, who think that they are the voice of the UN, also don't give a toss what the UN resolves to do without the US's say so.
It's also a well known fact that Trump et al think that they are the bee's knees and don't need to give a toss what the UN resolves to do without the US's say so.
So that still leaves a growing list of dead Ukrainian and Russian minions (and whosoever else cares to join the party).
And it's a well known fact that paranoid megalomaniacs don't give a toss about minions.
Same old human shit, especially for people who see no point in moving on.