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Volker: Peace with Russia Distant Amid Ongoing Conflicts

6/14/2025

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Peace with Russia seems distant, according to former US Special Envoy Kurt Volker, who believes a ceasefire might be possible if financial pressure mounts on the Kremlin. He condemned Biden's past sanctions and stressed the importance of ongoing military aid for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Trump's peace pledges are overshadowed by escalating conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

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Peace with Russia seems distant, according to former US Special Envoy Kurt Volker, who believes a ceasefire might be possible if financial pressure mounts on the Kremlin. He condemned Biden's past sanctions and stressed the importance of ongoing military aid for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Trump's peace pledges are overshadowed by escalating conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.