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Vance Says Russia Was 'Asking for Too Much' in Its Initial Ukraine Peace Offer

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The vice president, speaking at a Washington meeting hosted by the Munich Security Conference, did not elaborate on Moscow's terms, but said he was not pessimistic about the possibility of a peace deal.

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  1. NBC News

    Vance says Russia is 'asking for too much' in negotiations to end the war with Ukraine (opens NBC News)

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    WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that the Trump administration believes Russia is "asking for too much" during talks to bring its war in Ukraine to an end.

  2. Military.com

    Vance Says Russia Was 'Asking for Too Much' in Its Initial Ukraine Peace Offer (opens Military.com)

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    The vice president, speaking at a Washington meeting hosted by the Munich Security Conference, did not elaborate on Moscow's terms, but said he was not pessimistic about the possibility of a peace deal.

  3. New York Post

    Vance calls out Russia for ‘asking for too much’ to end Ukraine invasion (opens New York Post)

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    Vice President JD Vance lambasted Russia Wednesday, saying the Kremlin was “asking for too much” in exchange for ending its 38-month-old invasion of Ukraine.

  4. Washington Examiner

    Vance says Russia is 'asking for too much' (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The vice president emphasized he is "not yet a pessimist" on the negotiations and that he thinks Russia is interested in finding a peace deal.

  5. CNN

    Vance says Russia ‘asking for too much’ in concessions, while Trump says decisions ‘have to be made’ soon (opens CNN)

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    Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that the Russians are “asking for too much” in requirements to end the war with Ukraine and that he believes it’s time the two sides come together in “direct negotiation.”

  6. The Guardian

    Vance says Russia asking ‘too much’ in ceasefire talks with Ukraine (opens The Guardian)

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    Trump says ‘it’s possible that’s right’ about the vice-president’s remarks amid frustrations with Russia

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