Fox News contributor Liz Peek reacted sharply to the latest developments in the Russia–Ukraine war, noting that Russia’s growing dominance in drone technology has dramatically changed the battlefield. What was once a key Ukrainian advantage has now flipped, giving Moscow an increasingly lethal ability to strike from the skies. As the two sides inch toward uneasy negotiations, Peek stressed that proposals involving changes to Ukraine’s borders are unrealistic — especially since they would require a nationwide referendum Ukrainians are unlikely to accept.
Peek highlighted comments from Sen. Marco Rubio, who emphasized that any agreement must not simply pause fighting but ensure Ukraine’s long-term security. That remains nearly impossible, she argued, given Russia’s demands that Ukraine cap its military capacity, bar NATO troops, and abandon aspirations to join the alliance. With Moscow and Kyiv locked into opposing visions of Ukraine’s future, Peek said the negotiations feel doomed before they begin.
The Fox panel also questioned Europe’s commitment, asking why NATO hasn’t rapidly scaled up drone production while China reportedly fuels Russia’s supply. Peek pointed to new headlines suggesting NATO leaders are finally considering a more aggressive response — something she believes is long overdue. Meanwhile, U.S. companies are stepping up drone manufacturing as demand for the technology surges not only in Ukraine but in counter-narcotics operations across the Caribbean.
Peek warned that the staggering casualty count — now estimated at 1.2 million dead or wounded — makes the war Europe’s bloodiest conflict since World War II. She argued that President Biden made a strategic mistake early on by failing to give Ukraine everything it needed to resist Russia decisively. Now, she said, the conflict has devolved into a grinding war of attrition that Ukraine may not be able to sustain. Russia, she noted, has no incentive to stop and no regard for the human cost.
The discussion closed with concerns about ineffective sanctions, as Russia continues selling oil to China despite U.S. pressure. With Russia confident and the West divided, Peek warned that Ukraine faces a shrinking window to secure meaningful support — and the future of European stability may hinge on how forcefully the U.S. and NATO respond next.
