The Fox News Rundown How Close Are We To Finalizing A Ukraine Peace Plan?
Dec 30, 2025
Dr. Rebecca Grant, a senior fellow and national security expert, discusses the anticipated Ukraine peace plan following the recent Trump-Zelenskyy meeting. She breaks down key negotiation points, including territorial disputes and security guarantees. Could a ceasefire be on the horizon? Ted Jenkin, a financial commentator, takes a lighter turn, sharing insights on parenting and financial responsibilities, urging parents to set boundaries that protect their futures.
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De Facto Boundaries As A Diplomatic Loophole
- Ceding territory would likely be de facto, not de jure, allowing Europe to accept boundary changes without formal legal recognition.
- Grant warns this creates a diplomatic loophole where Ukraine loses control but retains legal title.
Russia's Operational Limits Create Leverage
- Russia is constrained by resources and cannot likely seize all remaining Donbass territory, limiting its operational objectives.
- Grant sees Ukrainian attacks on Russian targets as potential leverage to press Putin toward a ceasefire soon.
Strategy Triangulates Russia And China
- The administration's national security strategy signals openness to recalibrating relations with Russia while balancing against China.
- Grant suggests the strategy aims to triangulate geopolitics by offering Russia a different U.S. posture to counter China.