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Gabbard emphasized the divide between former President Donald Trump’s approach to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and that of current leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. She framed Trump as a peacemaker committed to ending the prolonged conflict, which has lasted over three bloody years, in order to protect American national interests.
She noted that while Trump seeks a resolution that leads to peace, Zelenskyy envisions a victory for Ukraine, even if it risks escalating the situation into a global conflict. The tension between these viewpoints raises questions on how best to navigate the path towards peace in a divided scenario.