A phony peace process to appease Trump

First, we have to start with what Ukrainians would consider victory. Working backwards from that, we see that the ongoing diplomacy is a charade.

Nov 30, 2025

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Demonstrators gather in front of the Massachusetts State House to protest the proposed peace deal between Ukraine and Russia on November 23. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso/Anadolu via Getty Images).

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