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tanyev

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1. "Here's what you do, Yuri."

Reply to Emrys (Original post)

Tue Nov 25, 2025, 06:30 PM

Nov 25

“There is no level of praise and flattery that is too much. Kiss that man’s butt like it’s the most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen in your entire life and when you think you’ve gone too far and even Trump won’t believe a word you’re saying, you take a big, deep breath and keep on going. He’ll love it.”

Not an actual quote. As far as I know.

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Witkoff Advised Russia on How to Pitch Ukraine Plan to Trump [View all] Emrys Nov 25 OP

"Here's what you do, Yuri." tanyev Nov 25 #1

Here's the transcript of the call between Witkoff and Ushakov, which has now been posted on Twitter. Emrys Nov 25 #2

Witkoff: "Notice how they laugh at Zelensky" and that Putin should demand (all of) Donetsk muriel_volestrangler Nov 25 #3

Yup. A shame this didn't come out before Geneva! Emrys Nov 25 #4

Of course he did, and probably got well-paid for it. DJ Synikus Makisimus Nov 25 #5

Dmitriev says it's fake news, folks, nothing to see here ... Emrys Nov 25 #6

And now Trump's reaction: Emrys Nov 25 #7