US Peace Plan Leaked, Influenced by Russian Demands
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People Mentioned
- Jared Kushner (President Trump's son-in-law) - Played a central role in the Gaza negotiations and was involved in developing the initial Ukraine peace plan.
- Steve Whitkoff (President Trump's envoy for everything) - Involved in the Gaza negotiations and the initial development of the Ukraine peace plan, later traveling to Moscow.
- JD Vance (Vice President) - Expressed views during his campaign that he didn't particularly care about Ukraine, focusing on the US avoiding another "forever war."
- Marco Rubio (Secretary of State and National Security Advisor) - Initially supported aid to Ukraine as a senator but adopted President Trump's view after joining the administration, though his initial reaction to the leaked peace plan suggested he saw it as a "living document" that would change.
- Friedrich Merz (German Chancellor) - Expressed concern that the leaked peace plan affected not just Ukraine but also the security of Europe and NATO nations.
- Dr. Ralph Abraham (Second in command at the CDC, former Louisiana Surgeon General) - A critic of vaccines who has called COVID vaccinations dangerous and ordered Louisiana to stop promoting vaccinations.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (Health Secretary) - His views on some issues, including the unproven link between Tylenol during pregnancy and autism, align with Dr. Ralph Abraham's.
Organizations & Institutions
- Energoatom - The state-owned nuclear power giant in Ukraine, which was the subject of a 15-month anti-corruption investigation.
- Harvard Business School - The educational institution where the Russian representative involved in the peace plan development had studied.
- CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - An organization where Dr. Ralph Abraham was named second in command.
Websites & Online Resources
- defendingourneighbors.org/donate - A fund providing legal aid to immigrants facing family separation and deportation.
- capitalone.com - Mentioned for details regarding the Capital One Savor Card.
- nytcooking.com - The website for New York Times Cooking, offering recipes and cooking content.
- nytimes.com/wirecutter - The website for Wirecutter, a product recommendation service from The New York Times.