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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2025 · 12 MIN

Behind Closed Doors: Trump’s Quiet Push for Ukraine-Russia Peace

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International Diplomacy & Peace Talks Focuses on a summit held on August 15 in Anchorage, Alaska, involving Vladimir Putin, Ukraine's President Zelensky, and Donald Trump. Claims of progress toward a peace framework between Russia and Ukraine, including: Russia offering to withdraw from small areas in exchange for concessions. Ukraine rejecting demands like renouncing NATO membership and acknowledging Russian sovereignty over Crimea. Discussions of NATO-style security guarantees for Ukraine. Political Commentary Strong criticism of Democrats and mainstream media, accusing them of misrepresenting the summit and undermining Trump’s efforts. Defense of Trump’s role in the negotiations, portraying him as making more progress than previous leaders. Marco Rubio’s Statements Rubio is quoted extensively, defending the negotiation process and emphasizing the need for mutual concessions. He argues that peace requires compromise, not surrender, and stresses the importance of private diplomacy. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshow #BidenAdministration #Ukrainewar #NordStream2 #ChineseinfluenceinAfrica #PresidentZelensky #Somaliland #DonaldTrump #PresidentDonaldTrump #DT #VladimirPutin #DemocratsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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International Diplomacy & Peace Talks Focuses on a summit held on August 15 in Anchorage, Alaska, involving Vladimir Putin, Ukraine's President Zelensky, and Donald Trump. Claims of progress toward a peace framework between Russia and Ukraine,...

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