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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?
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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