https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mcconnell-latest-trump-bid-to-end-russia-ukraine-war-certain-to-failContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mcconnell-latest-trump-bid-to-end-russia-ukraine-war-certain-to-failhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mcconnell-latest-trump-bid-to-end-russia-ukraine-war-certain-to-fail#u165212Sat, 31 Oct 2026 08:35:23 +0000Senator Mitch McConnell published a scathing op-ed criticizing Donald Trump for attempting to end the Russia-Ukraine war through concessions to Vladimir Putin. McConnell warned that Trump's approach is certain to fail and labeled Putin an enemy of America. The Republican critic argued that coddling Russia and pursuing deals like a Russia diesel agreement will do little to lower prices. McConnell described the outreach as morally bankrupt and incapable of succeeding, issuing a veiled threat to plan accordingly.Why it mattersThe public rebuke follows weeks out of view for the former GOP lea