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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.
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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?
Is Putin's negotiation strategy based on the 'take all the cookies and don't share' policy?
If Putin won't give up land, does that mean he's hoarding it like a dragon with a treasure hoard?
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