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Who's Right: Rubio or McCormick on Ukraine Peace Deal?

USAMon Aug 18 2025

A heated debate is ongoing among U.S. politicians regarding the path to peace in Ukraine.

Senator Marco Rubio's Stance

  • Both Ukraine and Russia need to make concessions for a peace deal.

Rep. Rich McCormick's Counterargument

  • Strongly disagrees with Rubio's suggestion.
  • Finds it "laughable" that Ukraine should give up more land.
  • Points out that Ukraine has already lost a lot:
  • Crimea
  • Large parts of eastern Ukraine under Russian control.

Putin's Negotiation Tactics

  • President Putin is a tough negotiator.
  • Starts from a position of strength.
  • Unwilling to give anything up, making a solution difficult.

The Bigger Issue

  • How can peace be achieved when one side is much stronger?
  • A complex problem with no easy answers.

questions

    If Putin is so good at negotiations, why does he always end up with a plate full of cookies and everyone else is left with crumbs?
    If Putin won't give up land, does that mean he's hoarding it like a dragon with a treasure hoard?
    Could there be secret agreements between Putin and other world leaders that make territorial concessions unnecessary?

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