Undercurrents Branko Marcetic: Neoconservatives are hysterical over Trump’s Ukraine peace plan
4 snips
Feb 19, 2025 Branko Marcetic, a keen writer for Jacobin, dives into the complexities of Trump’s proposed peace talks with Russia regarding Ukraine. He discusses how President Zelensky's grip on power weakened as public support for the war faltered, revealing a stark contrast to Western narratives. The conversation sheds light on NATO’s evolving role in the conflict, highlighting the hypocrisy in U.S. foreign policy and the pressing need for meaningful peace negotiations amid rising social resistance in Ukraine.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
NATO Membership for Ukraine Unlikely
- Western leaders, including the U.S., haven't acknowledged that Ukraine likely won't join NATO.
- This has been a "fantasy" pushed by neoconservatives and liberal interventionist hawks.
Zelenskyy's Popularity and Public Opinion
- Zelenskyy's popularity has declined, and his power relies on undemocratic means.
- Ukrainians are not uniformly against negotiation or ceding land for peace.
Ukrainian Resistance to Conscription
- Ukrainians are resisting conscription through desertion, draft dodging, and fleeing the country.
- This contradicts the narrative of unanimous support for endless war.