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Kristen Welker: “US Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, Ukrainian officials…”

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Published November 23, 2025 | Video Starts at 06:50

Okay, let me ask you about the big news on the world stage. You just talked about the president's peace deals. Let's talk about Ukraine. US Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, Ukrainian officials who I've spoken to say the peace plan for Russia and Ukraine as written only benefits Russia. Let me ask you simply, Mr. Secretary, was this 28 point plan written by Russia? I have no information on that, Kristen, but I can tell you I am the highest ranking US Official to have visited Ukraine. (06:50–07:02)

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