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El Supremo

(20,365 posts) Thu Mar 3, 2022, 09:34 PM Mar 2022

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Is Zelensky following the path of Constantine XI?

The last Byzantine Emperor. I know, he's not even Christian. But may have the same heroic fate.

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Is Zelensky following the path of Constantine XI? (Original Post) El Supremo Mar 2022 OP

He is certainly defending and not capitulating. Gore1FL Mar 2022 #1

No, this is the formation of a great Ukrainian state relayerbob Mar 2022 #2

They have earned my respect. Cracklin Charlie Mar 2022 #3

Gore1FL

(21,132 posts)

1. He is certainly defending and not capitulating.

Reply to El Supremo (Original post)

Thu Mar 3, 2022, 09:50 PM

Mar 2022

In your scenario, he dies in the process of losing. I am not ready to consider any of that a foregone conclusion.

relayerbob

(6,544 posts)

2. No, this is the formation of a great Ukrainian state

Reply to El Supremo (Original post)

Thu Mar 3, 2022, 09:51 PM

Mar 2022

Just wait. They will rebuild and be a respected world power

Cracklin Charlie

(12,904 posts)

3. They have earned my respect.

Reply to relayerbob (Reply #2)

Thu Mar 3, 2022, 10:31 PM

Mar 2022

I wish them greatness.

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