Aaron MateDC's war party works to stop Ukraine peace deal1216261×0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -24:40-24:40Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.DC's war party works to stop Ukraine peace dealAt Marco Rubio's behest, Trump's peace plan for Ukraine gets a neoconservative makeover. Aaron MatéNov 25, 2025121626ShareTranscriptAaron Mate is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.SubscribeDiscussion about this episodeCommentsRestacksAaron MateReporting and analysis by award-winning independent journalist.Reporting and analysis by award-winning independent journalist.SubscribeAuthorsAaron MatéRecent EpisodesAudio: With largest build-up since Iraq, Trump threatens to go to war for IsraelFeb 19 • Aaron MatéAudio: In nuclear race with Russia, Trump goes back to a Cold War futureFeb 6 • Aaron MatéTrump threatens Iran over its self-defense, not nukesFeb 3 • Aaron MatéAudio: Trump’s “help” offers Iranians far more painJan 14 • Aaron MatéAudio: Trump kidnaps Venezuela’s president to steal the country's oilJan 4 • Aaron MatéHamas negotiator on Israel's ceasefire violations and new barriers to Palestinian freedomDec 13, 2025 • Aaron MatéArticle audio: Zelensky resists ceding Donbas, after abandoning it years agoDec 12, 2025 • Aaron MatéArticle audio: Trump’s Ukraine peace plan faces a familiar foe in WashingtonNov 28, 2025 • Aaron Maté