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MaziObinnaokija:
Nah Zenleskyy be aggressor

runningriot:
It seems the bromance between Trump and Putin is in bleak situation right now! Even though Trump has signal over time to meet Putin to end the war but Putin is making it more frustrating with his unrealistic demands. If Trump wants to beget respect he must be an unbending rod like Putin and not contrary to what I read in BBC that he wants to agree with Putin that Ukraine must give up some lands he must state unambiguously and unequivocally that Ukraine will not give an inch of their territories except Crimea that has long gone and if places like the Dombas areas wants to leave, it should be done through referendum under the the supervision of UN.

Zeebuy:
US and Russia share a common border at Alaska but most people don't know this. Alaska was even formerly part of Russia but they sold it to US

Zeebuy:
US and Russia share a common border at Alaska but most people don't know this. Alaska was even formerly part of Russia but they sold it to US

Lovenorth:
Why is this Trump always begging Putin up and down like a slave?

datola:
What about ICJ's arrest warrant on Putin. Will USA execute the order by arresting Putin on American soil?

I think the the order should be suspended to allow peace reign.

Mattswaggz:
Funny analysis.... Trump wasn't bluffing when he said Zelensky doesn't have any cards to play in this situation.

You're calling Putin demand for Ukraine to give up the land presently occupied by Russia unrealistic.....you must be on cloud 9. .

If they don't want to give up the Land, they can keep on fighting with borrowed monies and weapons from Europe because America is showing signs of tiring with the entire thing....and Europe can't give more than they've given before which Ukraine has used to achieve little or nothing other than losing her most resource rich territories.

U must be delusional if you think that Russia will just up and going after all the lives and monies wasted to conquer those territories....not even NATO getting directly involved in this would make Russia give back those territories to some extent.

Difrent:
Nethanyahu also has an ICC arrest warrant out in his name but he strolls in and out of white house as he pleases so no worry, Putin won't be arrested..... Besides have you forgotten USA doesn't recognize the ICC

Mattswaggz:
Funny analysis.... Trump wasn't bluffing when he said Zelensky doesn't have any cards to play in this situation.

You're calling Putin demand for Ukraine to give up the land presently occupied by Russia unrealistic.....you must be on cloud 9. .

If they don't want to give up the Land, they can keep on fighting with borrowed monies and weapons from Europe because America is showing signs of tiring with the entire thing....and Europe can't give more than they've given before which Ukraine has used to achieve little or nothing other than losing her most resource rich territories.

U must be delusional if you think that Russia will just up and going after all the lives and monies wasted to conquer those territories....not even NATO getting directly involved in this would make Russia give back those territories to some extent.

ariesbull:
Alright — here’s the breakdown of how the US and Israel avoid the ICC’s reach


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1. The Legal Foundation

The ICC’s jurisdiction is based on the Rome Statute, which 124 countries have ratified.
It can prosecute crimes in three main ways:

1. If the accused is a national of a member state.


2. If the crime occurred on the territory of a member state.


3. If the UN Security Council refers the case (binding on all UN members).




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2. US Position

Not a member: The US never ratified the Rome Statute and “unsigned” it in 2002.

Domestic law shield: The American Service-Members’ Protection Act (ASPA) allows the US to use “all means necessary” to free any US or allied personnel held by the ICC. (It’s nicknamed the “Hague Invasion Act.”)

Bilateral immunity agreements: The US has signed deals with many countries (especially aid recipients) agreeing not to hand over US nationals to the ICC.

Veto power at the UN Security Council: If the ICC needs a UNSC referral (e.g., for non-member states), the US can block it with a veto.



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3. Israel’s Position

Not a member: Israel signed in 2000 but declared in 2002 it would not ratify.

Territorial argument: Israel claims Palestine isn’t a sovereign state, so it can’t delegate jurisdiction to the ICC.

US diplomatic backing: The US consistently rejects ICC cases involving Israel and uses its UNSC veto to block resolutions that could lead to referrals.



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4. The Jurisdiction Loophole

The ICC says it can investigate crimes committed in the territory of a member state, even if the suspect’s country is not a member.

Example: Afghanistan is a member — so ICC claims it can investigate alleged war crimes by US forces in Afghanistan.

Example: Palestine joined the ICC in 2015 — so ICC claims jurisdiction over crimes in Gaza/West Bank/East Jerusalem, including by Israeli officials.



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5. The “Non-Cooperation” Strategy

Even if the ICC issues arrest warrants, it relies on member states to enforce them.

The US and Israel simply do not hand over suspects.

They pressure allies not to execute warrants.

Without arrest, the ICC can’t proceed to trial — cases stall.



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Bottom line

The ICC operates on consent and cooperation. The US and Israel avoid its jurisdiction by:

Staying outside the treaty.

Blocking referrals in the UN Security Council.

Making legal arguments against ICC authority.

Using diplomatic and economic leverage to prevent enforcement.



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WriteerNg:
The greatest mistake ever made.

And that's why Putin is trying to correct that mistake. Ukraine is bigger than Alaska in size. And more strategically positioned.

Alaska is a frozen wasteland. Too difficult for troops or ships.

internationalman:
When you say size, in what way. Population or land area.

I asked because Alaska is bigger than Ukraine in land area

justmondris:
Zenleakyy + US + NATO.

WriteerNg:
Can you remember a time Putin said "pause the war" I'm tired?

He's been saying it since day 1, no concessions or pause in the war. More territories will be added and the war must continue.

On the other hand it is the US and Ukraine that have been running around asking for ceasefire or even a temporary peace deal. Which Putin have rejected countless times.

The US have exhausted all their air defense systems and weapons on Ukraine. Now they seek peace. Trump himself have said it many times.

Reality is oftentimes disappointing my friend.

ElevationD:
Sorry bro, but I cannot remember Putin ever requesting for a pause. He has rather intensified over time with his ambition. Do not forget that he severally maintained that he would continue until his objective is achieved, even though in the recent times, he expressed openness to peace talks with very specific demands.

For more clarity, note his demands for peace:

- Concrete Framework for Peace Deal: Putin wants a clear framework for a final peace agreement before considering a temporary halt in fighting.

- Carefully Selected Peacekeeping Nations: Putin wants to choose which nations would be involved in potential peacekeeping missions.

- Territorial Demands: Russia has maintained hardline territorial demands, including Ukraine recognizing Russian sovereignty over Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson.

Zelensky reported saying two day ago that Ukraine would not surrender an inch of their land to Russia, even as Trump has demanded that he do that to save lives.

No way in this world have the American exhausted their air defence of military hardware, helping out the Ukrainians and Israelis. What you must know is that there is a minimum threshold that they can go with their equipments. Recently they have asked EU members to pay for the equipments to be delivered to Ukraine, and they all agreed.

You do not seem to truly understand how events have been playing out. If the Americans were running out for peace, how did Biden’s government support Ukraine with so much money and weapons? Trump it was who said long before he became the President that he would prioritize and end to the war, so that two nations and the rest of the world would have peace. If you had been listening, you would have heard his threats to the Russians, which has now forced Putin to agree to a meeting. Previous discussions between the two were meaningless and Putin was pretentious. I sincerely hope that this meeting helps out with all the parties.

WriteerNg:
Population and resources.

Alaska is basically empty. A frozen wasteland.

ElevationD:
Sorry bro, but I cannot remember Putin ever requesting for a pause. He has rather intensified over time with his ambition. Do not forget that he severally maintained that he would continue until his objective is achieved, even though in the recent times, he expressed openness to peace talks with very specific demands.

For more clarity, note his demands for peace:

- Concrete Framework for Peace Deal: Putin wants a clear framework for a final peace agreement before considering a temporary halt in fighting.

- Carefully Selected Peacekeeping Nations: Putin wants to choose which nations would be involved in potential peacekeeping missions.

- Territorial Demands: Russia has maintained hardline territorial demands, including Ukraine recognizing Russian sovereignty over Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson.

Zelensky reported saying two day ago that Ukraine would not surrender an inch of their land to Russia, even as Trump has demanded that he do that to save lives.

No way in this world have the American exhausted their air defence of military hardware, helping out the Ukrainians and Israelis. What you must know is that there is a minimum threshold that they can go with their equipments. Recently they have asked EU members to pay for the equipments to be delivered to Ukraine, and they all agreed.

You do not seem to truly understand how events have been playing out. If the Americans were running out for peace, how did Biden’s government support Ukraine with so much money and weapons? Trump it was who said long before he became the President that he would prioritize and end to the war, so that two nations and the rest of the world would have peace. If you had been listening, you would have heard his threats to the Russians, which has now forced Putin to agree to a meeting. Previous discussions between the two were meaningless and Putin was pretentious. I sincerely hope that this meeting helps out with all the parties.

WriteerNg:
Only 3 years but catarrh and tears dey comot Zelensky eye everytime he dey do interview.

"Small country" wey 40 big countries dey pump with money, weapons and troops since 2014. Country with 40 million population and 2 times the size of Germany. $500 billion weapons. Money wey be 8 times Russia budget. That one na small country?

Russia never even start anything serious yet. By the time dey start, na stroke go hold am.

chipet67:
Dey gidigba how??

StoryHaven:
Has Putin announced he has won the war?

He thought within weeks Ukrain is gone, unfortunately for him, Ukraine is still standing.

chipet67:
This one na under the bridge ogogoro men analysis

StoryHaven:

How did you escape being banned by the useless bots.
Putin Online warrior.

seunlayi:
Putin actually need peace more. Its affecting Russia economy growth

runningriot:
It seems the bromance between Trump and Putin is in bleak situation right now! Even though Trump has signal over time to meet Putin to end the war but Putin is making it more frustrating with his unrealistic demands. If Trump wants to beget respect he must be an unbending rod like Putin and not contrary to what I read in BBC that he wants to agree with Putin that Ukraine must give up some lands he must state unambiguously and unequivocally that Ukraine will not give an inch of their territories except Crimea that has long gone and if places like the Dombas areas wants to leave, it should be done through referendum under the the supervision of UN.

StoryHaven:
All this bragging you are doing, Putin himself can't do it.
Russia has not started yet. Whey is Russia going to start?
The only power Russia has is Nuclear and unfortunately for them they are not the only country who has it.
And if you care to hear something, dem no born Russia we'll make dem use Nuclear. That would be the end of that country.
All the gra gra na nothing.

Russia fighting small Ukraine and they breathing heavily like a marathon runner.
You said 40 countries are supporting Ukraine. Can you name dem?
It's like you are not aware of the countries backing Russia and the foreign fighters fighting for them. Yet, they are yet to over run small Ukraine.

Lovenorth:
Why is this Trump always begging Putin up and down like a slave?

runningriot:
Please bro, let us engage in constructive and sound argument no need for these unpalatable choices of words.