Former ambassador on Ukraine's stance on latest peace deal

By Steve Inskeep

Published November 26, 2025 at 6:01 AM CST

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink about Ukraine's posture toward a peace deal.

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