Before taking office, President Donald Trump made a bold claim: he would end the ongoing war in Ukraine within 24 hours of becoming president. However, nearly 100 days into his presidency, the conflict continues with no significant progress toward peace.
Despite Trump’s initial promise, the fighting in Ukraine persists. Recently, he expressed frustration with the peace negotiations, suggesting that if both Russia and Ukraine remain uncooperative, the United States might step back from its efforts to help broker a resolution. “If they’re too difficult, we’re just going to move on,” he stated.
This situation raises questions about whether Trump’s tough stance will encourage both sides to engage more seriously in discussions to end the conflict, which has now lasted for over three years.
In related news, Ukraine and the United States recently signed a memorandum aimed at enhancing cooperation on mineral resources. Meanwhile, Russia announced a unilateral ceasefire for Easter, although Ukraine reported that attacks were still occurring.
As the situation unfolds, experts are weighing in on the potential impacts of Trump’s approach. Guests on a recent panel included Vladimir Sotnikov, an associate professor of international relations, Donald Jensen from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and Mattia Nelles, the CEO of the German-Ukrainian Bureau think tank. Their insights could shed light on the future of the conflict and the role of U.S. diplomacy.
As the world watches, the hope remains that a resolution can be reached, but the path forward looks uncertain.