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blue-wave

(4,962 posts)
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 01:24 AM 8 hrs ago

Europe may help Trump on Strait of Hormuz if U.S. backs Ukraine, Stubb says



Europe could help Donald Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, if the U.S. steps up support for Ukraine, said the President of Finland Alexander Stubb. As Brussels heads into Thursday’s European Council summit, the war in Iran and the fragile Ukraine loan deal are expected to be top of the agenda.

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Europe may help Trump on Strait of Hormuz if U.S. backs Ukraine, Stubb says (Original Post) blue-wave 8 hrs ago OP
That would be American troops killed in two places JBTaurus83 7 hrs ago #1
I don't think he means sending in American troops blue-wave 7 hrs ago #2
So Russia can give intel to Iran flamingdem 7 hrs ago #3
Well Ya Know blue-wave 1 hr ago #12
I don't see Putin's Puppet doing that, but Cha 6 hrs ago #4
Hey Cha!! blue-wave 4 hrs ago #9
Aloha, blue_wave! Cha 3 hrs ago #10
Perfect Old Crank 5 hrs ago #5
That is where the extra Old Crank 5 hrs ago #6
So they trust Trump ? JI7 4 hrs ago #7
Does anyone? blue-wave 4 hrs ago #8
OK, but don't do anything until Ukraine actually receives more help. tanyev 1 hr ago #11

blue-wave

(4,962 posts)
2. I don't think he means sending in American troops
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 01:45 AM
7 hrs ago

What I believe Stubb is saying is the U.S. needs to step-up with more material support and weapons support. Europe also would likely want sanctions reinstated against Russia as well as tougher sanctions implemented. The Europeans want this war to be over. Russia winning is not a good option for Europe or the United States.

flamingdem

(40,859 posts)
3. So Russia can give intel to Iran
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 02:24 AM
7 hrs ago

and Iran can blow them up too when they participate?

Sure about that?

tanyev

(49,184 posts)
11. OK, but don't do anything until Ukraine actually receives more help.
Thu Mar 19, 2026, 07:56 AM
1 hr ago

Because that’s the type of promise Donny conveniently forgets.

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