Trump's Tango with Putin: A Witcher's Take on Ukraine's Fate

A Former V.P.'s Lament: Echoes in the Void

Hmph. Heard a tale from the former Vice President Dan Quayle. Seems even the politicians are scratching their heads at this Trump fellow. Says he can't fathom Trump's fondness for Putin and his soft approach to the Ukrainian mess. Claims Putin won't stop until Ukraine's in ruins. A bit like a griffin refusing to leave its nest – stubborn and destructive. Politicians... always with the 'talk talk' while the innocents bleed. Sometimes I think they'd bargain with a Fiend if it got them a better headline.

Trump's 'Deals': More Like a Bargain with a Djinn

Quayle's got a point. This Trump fellow he's all about 'deals.' But a deal without leverage? That's like trying to slay a Leshen with a butter knife. Trump's social media ramblings about ceasefire talks are about as useful as a silver sword against a noonwraith. Empty words. Putin just wants to talk and Trump's nodding along like a fool at a feast. Makes me wonder if someone slipped a bit of dimeritium into his drink.

Europe's Rug Pull: A Witcher's Disappointment

Apparently Trump's chumminess with Putin has undermined the alliance with the EU. Promised sanctions if Putin didn't play nice but Trump just went ahead and agreed to 'talks.' Sounds like a Jaskier plot to get free drinks. These leaders...all me me me. They care nothing about a Witcher's code or Ukraine for that matter. Makes a man want to drown his sorrows in a flagon of ale...

Putin's Game: Dismantling Ukraine One Day at a Time

Quayle believes Putin's been playing the long game aiming to dismantle Ukraine piece by piece. Claims Putin's KGB past makes him well equipped to exploit Trump's 'weakness and vulnerability.' Sounds about right. Power attracts monsters human and otherwise. You'd think someone in charge would have the sense to see a Striga for what it is before inviting it to supper.

Quayle's Solution: Money Weapons and Leverage – Witcher Style

Quayle suggests a few things to actually change Putin's mind: seize Russian money in Swiss banks give Ukraine more weapons and impose secondary sanctions. Sounds like a good start. Reminds me of a bounty contract: identify the monster gather intel use the right tools and apply overwhelming force. Without the 'overwhelming force' part I'm afraid.

The Price of Losing: A Witcher's Warning

Quayle ends with a warning: If Trump lets Ukraine fall there will be political repercussions. Says Americans don't like losing wars. A bit like Witchers don't like losing contracts. Trump might think he's avoiding war but letting a monster roam free only invites bigger problems. "Evil is evil. Lesser greater middling… Makes no difference. The degree is arbitary. The definition’s blurred. If I’m to choose between one evil and another then I prefer not to choose at all."