'Not just Ukraine lacks cards': political scientist on Trump's remark
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Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:38:00 +0200

Serhii Dzerdzh, a candidate of political sciences, head of the Public League Ukraine-NATO, and senior lieutenant of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, said this on Espreso TV."There are no cards because, obviously, the collective West also doesn't have them. It's clear that NATO ceases to be the center of gravity for democratic countries if the most secure alliance in the world cannot restore order in Europe, stop this war, or at least help Ukraine counter it more effectively," Dzerdzh emphasized.The candidate of political sciences recalled how discussions lasted for two years about whether to provide Ukraine with 30 tanks. And when these tanks were finally delivered, extraordinary results were immediately expected. However, when long-range high-precision missiles are requested, they are not provided. Under such conditions, Ukraine, of course, cannot have cards. After all, on the other side, the so-called terrorist international is operating: Russia, North Korea, which sends its soldiers, Iran, which supplies weapons, and China, which in many aspects creates a financial cushion for Russia and thus actually supports it."And on Ukraine's side, there are constant limitations, under-deliveries, suspensions. And after that, they say there are no cards. Then it needs to be rephrased: not only does Ukraine not have cards - the collective West and the U.S., obviously, also have no cards to defend democracy, world order, international peace and security, as it was formulated in the Helsinki Accords after World War II," Dzerdzh added.On December 2, five-hour negotiations concluded between Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and advisor Jared Kushner updated President Donald Trump and Ukrainian representatives after holding discussions with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.






