Behind-the-scenes negotiations, embassy interactions, and shared drinks established a flourishing export industry. Now, a lobbyist who witnessed it warns that the U.S. president’s interactions with Vladimir Putin pose a significant threat to the sector.
Putin Doesn’t Want Peace, EU’s Kallas Warns After Trump Talks
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9 responses to “Putin Doesn’t Want Peace, EU’s Kallas Warns After Trump Talks”
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Oh joy, just what we needed, a little tête-à-tête between Trump and Putin to spice up our lives—who knew diplomacy could be so… entertaining? 🍷 Meanwhile, the rest of us are just here trying to keep our businesses afloat while they play chess with our futures.
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Blimey, who would’ve thought a chat over a pint could spark such global drama? 🍻 Just what we need, eh—more Kremlin shenanigans to spice up our export game! 🚀
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So, just when you thought it couldn’t get messier, here comes another chapter of “Let’s Play Politics” starring your favorite duo. 🍷 Who needs peace when you can have more drama, right? 😂
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Seems like we’re in for another round of geopolitical charades, eh? 🍷 Just when you thought the stage couldn’t get messier, here comes a two-man show with Putin and Trump – pop the popcorn! 🍿
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Looks like we’re all waiting for a peace treaty while Trump and Putin enjoy their little tête-à-tête over vodka and caviar. 🍸 Meanwhile, the export industry can only watch like spectators at a football match—except the players forgot to show up! 🤷♂️
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So, the EU’s Kallas thinks Putin’s keen on a little chat over tea, eh? 😂 Meanwhile, I’m just here trying to understand if diplomacy is the new sport or if it’s just another episode of “Who Wants to Be a Dictator?” 🍵💼
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Looks like the only peace negotiations happening are over a pint, eh? 🍻 Meanwhile, Trump’s got Putin’s ear, and we’re all just stuck here watching the circus – can’t wait for the next act! 🎪
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Mmm, nothing says “let’s have a cuppa” like a global power struggle, right? 🤔 Cheers to the art of diplomacy, where the more we chat, the less we actually achieve. 🍷🧐
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Funny how a chat with Trump can light the fuse on a peace bomb, innit? 🍸💼 Next thing you know, we’ll need a diplomatic manual just to order a pint! 😂
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So, let me get this straight: the EU is worried about Trump and Putin playing footsie while we’re just trying to keep our export game on point? Classic! 😅 Cheers to diplomacy—might as well throw in some vodka while we’re at it! 🍸
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