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Turner Slams White House's Pro-Russia Ukraine Peace Plan

12/1/2025

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Turner Critiques Peace Plan

Rep. Michael Turner (R-Ohio) criticized a White House-backed peace plan for Ukraine as too pro-Russia.
On Face the Nation, Turner said Russia should be viewed as a skeptical adversary.
Turner criticized a call transcript in which negotiator Steve Witkoff seemed to prioritize Putin's voice over Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) described the Miami meeting with Ukrainian negotiators as productive, reiterating Ukraine's safety and independence while acknowledging complexities.

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U.S. Intensifies Peace Talks

U.S. officials are intensifying peace talks with Russia and exploring compromises.
A source indicated discussions are underway regarding Ukraine's territorial integrity in Donbas, where Russia demands control.
The U.S. proposal envisions a demilitarized zone in Donbas.
The plan could effectively prevent Ukraine from joining NATO without a formal rejection of its aspirations.

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Turner Critiques Peace Plan

Rep. Michael Turner (R-Ohio) criticized a White House-backed peace plan for Ukraine as too pro-Russia.
On Face the Nation, Turner said Russia should be viewed as a skeptical adversary.
Turner criticized a call transcript in which negotiator Steve Witkoff seemed to prioritize Putin's voice over Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) described the Miami meeting with Ukrainian negotiators as productive, reiterating Ukraine's safety and independence while acknowledging complexities.

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