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Rubio Reframes The Ukraine Negotiation
- Marco Rubio is positioning himself as a moderating negotiator between Trump and Ukraine to keep Kyiv in the loop.
- He pushed for Ukrainian input after initial White House briefings suggested the deal was nearly finished.
Internal Split Over Russia's Intentions
- Longstanding Russia hawks in the State Department distrust some White House figures' read of Moscow's intentions.
- Steve Wyckoff appears more open to Russian compromises while Rubio and others remain skeptical.
Thanksgiving Deadline And Political Pressure
- President Trump set a tight Thanksgiving deadline for a Ukraine deal but Rubio softened the timeline slightly.
- The administration still signals urgency to force a near-term resolution or rapid follow-up.