Land, NATO, and Security Guarantees: Inside the Push for a Ukraine Peace Deal
The Charlie Kirk Show’s latest episode centered on one urgent question: What would it actually take to end the war in Ukraine? With a high-profile meeting between Vladimir Putin and President Trump reportedly underway and Volodymyr Zelensky visiting the White House with European leaders in tow, the show gathered three voices to unpack the moment: Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn (Ret.), Senator Eric Schmitt, and Ambassador Matthew Whitaker. Their conversation focused on three “sticking points” that could make or break a peace agreement: land, NATO, and security guarantees. Below is a structured look at their arguments—and what they believe a path to peace might realistically include. Setting the table: How we got here Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn stresses that the conflict’s roots trace back to 2014, not 2022, and argues that Western funding dramatically intensified the war in recent years. From his perspective, Russia’s core interest has been consistent: no further NATO expansion on its borders. H...