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Rep. Victoria Spartz Calls for Ukraine to Cede Land, Criticizes Zelensky

The Ukrainian-born congresswoman argues Ukraine is not in a position to retain all its territory in peace talks, endorses Trump’s negotiation strategy, and faces backlash from Ukrainian officials.

Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN) talks with reporters following a vote in the House chamber on February 25, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • Rep. Victoria Spartz stated that Ukraine may need to cede land to Russia unless it achieves a decisive military victory, citing its weak position in peace negotiations.
  • Spartz endorsed former President Donald Trump’s approach to negotiating with Russian President Vladimir Putin, while sharply criticizing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's leadership.
  • She warned Ukrainians against re-electing Zelensky, claiming his leadership risks further territorial losses for the country.
  • Her comments have drawn strong criticism from Ukrainian officials, who described her remarks as insulting and undermining Ukraine’s fight for survival.
  • Despite her Ukrainian roots, Spartz emphasized an 'America First' stance, prioritizing U.S. interests and opposing extensive aid to Ukraine, citing concerns about corruption.