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Back Channels and Broken Deals: The Kushner-Vance Push for a Russia-Backed Ukraine Peace Plan
The discussion dissects a back-channel peace plan for Ukraine, revealing political maneuvering, compromised figures like Kushner and Vance, and the conflict between traditional Republican foreign policy and MAGA isolationism. Readers will gain clarity on who is pushing for a premature deal and why key allies were kept in the dark.
Short Summary
- Uncover the roles of Kushner, Witkoff, and Vance in promoting a Russia-drafted peace framework behind official channels.
- Contrast Marco Rubio's reliance on established diplomatic channels versus the back-channel efforts of the pro-deal triumvirate.
- Analyze the political vulnerability of Trump stemming from domestic defeats, fueling a rush toward a foreign policy "win."
- The narrative reveals deep governmental dysfunction, as key intelligence and diplomatic bodies were excluded from critical negotiations.
- This episode breaks down the complex timeline of shifting drafts, maneuvers in Geneva, and internal pressures on President Zelensky.
This discussion features Michael Weiss analyzing the chaotic development surrounding an unofficial, Russia-backed peace proposal for Ukraine. They explore the motives of those pushing the deal—allegedly aimed at securing a quick foreign policy victory for Trump—against the established security interests of NATO and the European Union. The information highlights operational secrecy and conflicting agendas within the political sphere.
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Top Comments (10)
Michael Weiss is a must. Platinum-level guest.
1000% agree Zelenskyy should NOT go to meet trump in the US!!!!
Kushner's dirty business needs to be dragged into the light every single day.
I could listen to Michael all day long. His ability to break this all down in a digestible, captivating narrative, with his dry humor and wit is giving me life in the darkness.
Great interview. The opportunism and corruption of this administration is sickening.
We should not expect Zelensky and Ukraine to be morally perfect all the time in order to deserve our help. Our country has become so corrupt we certainly can’t occupy the throne of judgment.
👊👊👊Michael Weiss is terrific in articulating the murky politics of today. 🙏Please bring him back soon, as a Bulwark guest.
I really hate JD Vance. He is a snake as is Jared Kushner
I hope kushner is investigated thoroughly one day 😡😡
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Top Comments (10)
Michael Weiss is a must. Platinum-level guest.
1000% agree Zelenskyy should NOT go to meet trump in the US!!!!
Kushner's dirty business needs to be dragged into the light every single day.
I could listen to Michael all day long. His ability to break this all down in a digestible, captivating narrative, with his dry humor and wit is giving me life in the darkness.
Great interview. The opportunism and corruption of this administration is sickening.
We should not expect Zelensky and Ukraine to be morally perfect all the time in order to deserve our help. Our country has become so corrupt we certainly can’t occupy the throne of judgment.
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I really hate JD Vance. He is a snake as is Jared Kushner
I hope kushner is investigated thoroughly one day 😡😡
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