I think he may be writing cheques that his pert little bottom can't cash.

NATO is not doomed but but the non US nations need to get their military spending up and rely less on the US. Trump has been right out of order to Zelensky but it may actually turn out that the outcome works. All NATO members should match US spending as a % of GDP. If US does end up doing the minerals deal then their could end up with a huge US prescence to deter Putin, effectively a security guarantee. Both sides can claim victory and it should be over. The US may well end up with a military base in Ukraine right on Putin's door step. Maybe Trump is thinking more moves ahead than we give him credit for.

The relaunch? So soon?

Just drop the bombs and let's get on with the aftermath.

I'm impressed TTT. The veil is lifting slightly.

Trust & faith in the US will have dropped considerably though. If they suddenly opt not to be leader of the free world, but only self interested, what else are they capable of when a situation arises ?  Hopefully the next administration will try to mend bridges and be more responsible.

Trump isn't even interested in backing up other's troops in Ukraine, just in supplying workers to dig out American spoils of rare metals etc..  I think we ought not go hoping for, or expecting, military bases on Russia's border; not unless some European country opts to.  Besides, it would be seen as a provocation and likely trigger further hostilities.

I watched the news tonight and when it got to Laura Keunssberg asking Mr Zelenskyy if he would apologise to Mr Trump I thought if I had a couple of bombs to drop on Trump and Putin I would do it.  What madness it all is. 

there is a good chance that the USA will leave NATO in the near future and even if they don't they will retain a veto on its behaviour. 
 

europe (incl UK) needs to freeze out the USA and set up its own military alliance. we won't get a chance like this again. 

The United Nations and NATO need a reset. Europe needs equal contributions from participating nations, allowing for the fiscal position of the countries that use it. The UN is not fit for purpose and hasn't been for years. A toothless tiger?

coalition of the willing,by the unable.brilliant