• NewDay@feddit.org
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          4 days ago

          Same. After the war he will retire from the politics because he just needs to rest for many years.

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        … or he’s just a tough dude with the right motivations and his head on straight? Not everyone needs a psychologist lol

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        I don’t think it works like that. Many top politicians crumble under much less stress, especially those trying to be on the right side of history.

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      He’s honestly one of the most savvy and intelligent statesmen I’ve ever seen. Maybe his understanding of humor lends to understanding how power dynamics work. He is extremely good at figuring out a message quickly that pivots him into a position where he is able to defend himself and his country while calling to and tying himself to greater powers.

      He does this in a way where allies would lose face or have to take an aggressive stance if they reject Ukraine. And at this point taking an aggressive stance against Zelenskyy is making yourself a soft ally of Russia. That’s partly due to Zelenskyy’s constant pivots.

      He runs a good gambit. I wish other world leaders were half as caring or savvy.