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JD Vance: Certainly the first peace offer that the Russians put on the table, our reaction to it was you're asking for too much.

On the recordMay 6, 2025
Certainly the first peace offer that the Russians put on the table, our reaction to it was you're asking for too much.
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JD Vance
Republican · Ohio

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Vance comments on Russia's initial peace offer in negotiations with Ukraine.

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