“The way out of the conflict is for Russia to leave Ukraine,” former Finish Prime Minister Sanna Marin wrote on Twitter/X in response to President Trump’s 28 point “peace” plan.
Her response mirrors the position of most of Europe and reflects Europe’s vulnerability to an emboldened Russia.
? “Russia needs to crawl out of Ukraine on their knees, begging for mercy”
Political analyst Jessica Berlin on the peace plan for Ukraine:
?? “The US–Kremlin plan won’t just destroy Ukraine and endanger Europe — every dictator worldwide will read it as a message that… pic.twitter.com/mitybmWsCx
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) November 22, 2025
It’s not like we weren’t warned.
The response also mirrors the beliefs of many Congressional Republicans and a former ambassador.
Former US Ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul:
Calling Putin “transactional” misses the mark. He’s an ideological autocrat who has heavily invested in exporting illiberal nationalist populism across Europe & the U.S. What he fears most is democracy thriving in Ukraine. Any negotiation with him must start from that reality.… pic.twitter.com/QD1sIIJoSk
— Michael McFaul (@McFaul) November 21, 2025
Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE03) and member, Armed Services Committee:
We don't have all the details yet, but it's sounding more like a Russian plan for Ukraine. Negotiating without Ukraine is a lot like Munich 1938. It makes Ukraine weaker & vulnerable to future Russian attacks. It's unacceptable & a surrender to Putin. We must have moral clarity. pic.twitter.com/XLkxw86Vp3
— Rep. Don Bacon ?????????? (@RepDonBacon) November 21, 2025
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), chair, Budget Committee
While there are many good ideas in the proposed Russia-Ukraine peace plan, there are several areas that are very problematic and can be made better.
The goal of any peace deal is to end the war honorably and justly – and not create new conflict.
Finally, to the world: what…
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) November 22, 2025
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and member Appropriations Committee; chair, Subcommittee on Department of Defense
Putin has spent the entire year trying to play President Trump for a fool. If Administration officials are more concerned with appeasing Putin than securing real peace, then the President ought to find new advisors. Rewarding Russian butchery would be disastrous to America’s…
— U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (@SenMcConnell) November 21, 2025
Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) and member, Armed Services Committee:
This so-called ‘peace plan’ has real problems, and I am highly skeptical it will achieve peace. Ukraine should not be forced to give up its lands to one of the world’s most flagrant war criminals in Vladimir Putin. The size and disposition of Ukraine’s armed forces is a sovereign…
— Senator Roger Wicker (@SenatorWicker) November 21, 2025
This Russian-friendly plan should be tossed in the trash bin where it belongs.
Russia is the aggressor and violator of international law. That aggression MUST cost Vladimir Putin, not reward him.
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