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Argentina and Ukraine working on joint weapons? Is this true?
Vince
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I really hope this isn't true about Ukraine. This is one of the things that bothers me about Milei. He is falling under the same problem as the USA in spending money that they don't have. All financial resources and energy should be on first getting Argentina on firm economic condition and then worrying about Ukraine, Israel, etc. Argentina probably does need some jets but I am against a draft for military and also helping other countries until Argentina can help itself.
Betsy Ross
Well-known member
This is fake news. Or at least this is what Argentina is saying about it. Not saying that Milei said something to Zelensky pledging support but I agree with all of you that say Milei should focus on Argentina and forget about helping other countries. I also believe Milei should stop traveling so much except on the most vital of trips that are necessary.
Starfish
Well-known member
Is he really going to the Ukraine???
Flamingo
Well-known member
Is anyone else bothered by the fact that Argentina is going more from neutral country to gearing up more on military?
Yes it is a mistake to take a country that is always neutral and get in the middle of disputes in Ukraine and Israel where we have no business to get in the middle of. I don't like the direction the country is going with the military but you know who is to blame for that.
Here is another source that says Milei is talking about this. Doesn't Argentina have enough issues?
www.breitbart.com
Ukraine's Zelensky Says He Is Working on Joint Weapons Production with Argentina
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that he is working to establish a joint weapons production project with Argentina.
www.breitbart.com
Avocado
Well-known member
Argentina has NO business at all worrying about other countries issues when this country has many issues. I hope all of you agree with this statement.Here is another source that says Milei is talking about this. Doesn't Argentina have enough issues?
Ukraine's Zelensky Says He Is Working on Joint Weapons Production with Argentina
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that he is working to establish a joint weapons production project with Argentina.
I think President Milei is doing a lot of things right but this ain't one of them. I saw this old article online. I'm not sure what they mean by "providing assistance" or "military aid". Argentina doesn't have any money to send to other countries. This seems ridiculous to me.
Milei went on to reveal in the interview that Argentina’s Defence Minister Luis Petri is in talks with the Ukrainian authorities over providing assistance. He did not rule out the chance of sending military aid to the war-torn country.
www.batimes.com.ar
Milei went on to reveal in the interview that Argentina’s Defence Minister Luis Petri is in talks with the Ukrainian authorities over providing assistance. He did not rule out the chance of sending military aid to the war-torn country.
Milei: Argentina in talks with Ukraine, military aid a possibility
President Milei plans to meet with Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy in mid-June and says talks between two nations includes potential sending of military aid.
www.batimes.com.ar
BikeEnthusiast
Active member
Very bad news it makes Argentina a target if things go nuclear. I was thinking we'd be safe down here at the bottom of the world then get to experience the post nuclear war apocalypse
Digital Nomad
Well-known member
Exactly. Argentina is a neutral country which makes it appealing and no one here seems like a war monger. I can't see any benefit at all about promising anything support to Ukraine. I know there are a lot of Jewish people in Buenos Aires but Milei's strong support for Israel also seems like not worth the possible consequences.
Swowbird
Well-known member
What does Argentina have to gain? I don't understand the positioning of the government on Ukraine. Why would Argentines even the Pro-Milei supporters tolerate this sort of thing? I am not sure if this can be accurate otherwise I would think I would hear more in the news about it. Bad move making enemies around the world right now.
Don't feel bad Avocado. My government in the United States is broke too but they stole $60 billion dollars of taxpayer money to give to Ukraine. Bigger amount for Israel. Not fun!
Marleny
Active member
Is Milei going to meet with Zelensky or not? Every day I hear something different. This article says he IS meeting with him.
euromaidanpress.com
Last-minute change: Argentine President Milei to attend Global Peace Summit after request from Zelenskyy - Euromaidan Press
He will visit the event with Foreign Minister Diana Mondino and Defense Minister Luis Petri on 15 June.
euromaidanpress.com
Just when I thought Milei was wising up and making good decisions not to meet with Zelensky I read this. He just can't help himself! He is a media whore. He will do anything for international publicity. His Omnibus bill hangs in the balance and he is jet setting on non-priority matters.Is Milei going to meet with Zelensky or not? Every day I hear something different. This article says he IS meeting with him.
Last-minute change: Argentine President Milei to attend Global Peace Summit after request from Zelenskyy - Euromaidan Press
He will visit the event with Foreign Minister Diana Mondino and Defense Minister Luis Petri on 15 June.
Colin
Active member
@BikeEnthusiast totally agree with you. It was one of the things I like the most about Argentina.
This is sad news. I was thrilled when I heard Milei cancelled his visit to Switzerland to meet up with Zelensky. I don't see this as anything Argentina should get involved with. It doesn't have any money to pledge anyway.
Do you think his time is prodcutive going off and meeting with Zelensky? Or working on Argentina's economic woes? Do you agree with his support of the Ukraine? Do you believe Argentina should be offering funds, weapons or troops?
Digital Nomad
Well-known member
Argentina signs Bürgenstock Declaration; Brazil does not
Does anyone think that eventually Argentina will ban Russian tourists from entering Argentina to live there to support Ukraine's side? I see so many Russians immigrants here. I wonder if Milei will do anything to restrict this due to his loyalty to the Ukraine?
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