The Last Word with Matt Cooper The Last Word On The US: Ukraine Peace Talks Continue
Nov 25, 2025
Marian McKeown, a political commentator focused on US politics and foreign affairs, joins Cal Thomas, a conservative columnist with keen insights into international relations. They delve into the contentious Ukraine peace talks, debating the implications of a leaked plan that could cede territory to Russia. McKeown highlights the pressure on Zelensky from US interests, while Thomas casts doubt on a potential Trump-Zelensky meeting. The discussion also touches on political implications of legal rulings in the US, revealing a complex landscape of power and diplomacy.
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Putin's Endgame Is Total Expansion
- Cal Thomas argues Putin's aim is to seize all of Ukraine and reclaim former Soviet satellites.
- He warns that negotiating with Putin rewards aggression and risks legitimising territorial grabs.
Leaked Plan Favoured Russian Concessions
- Cal Thomas says the leaked 28-point plan effectively demanded Ukraine cede Donbass and Crimea.
- He views the plan as written to favour Putin and reward Russian aggression.
Domestic Politics Drove The Push
- Marian McKeown links the push to J.D. Vance and political jockeying with Marco Rubio ahead of 2028.
- She suggests Vance, Driscoll and others pressed Zelensky with an ultimatum that backfired once Europeans learned of the leak.