“War and Peace” in Ukraine: By Donald Trump
Trump-Putin Negotiations and European Reactions; Tolstoj wrote the novel “War and Peace”, and Trump is rewriting a history of war and peace in Ukraine
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Introduction
It appears that yet another one of Trump’s pre-election promises may come to fruition. A recent telephone conversation with Putin reportedly set in motion negotiations for a ceasefire and an end to the war in Ukraine — a move that has shocked and stunned Europe.
According to a post on Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, after a long and productive call, he and President Putin agreed to begin negotiations immediately to end the conflict in Ukraine.
As Trump put it: “We agreed that our teams should start talks right away.” Later, Ukrainian President Zelensky also stated that he and President Trump discussed a lasting and reliable peace.
This phone call with Putin followed earlier statements by Trump and his defense minister, who claimed it was highly unlikely that Ukraine would join NATO — effectively dashing Kyiv’s dream of eventual membership.
Even though President Zelensky has repeatedly emphasized that any discussion about Ukraine must include Ukraine and that the country must be part of all negotiations, the Trump–Putin call appears to contradict that principle, having been held without the knowledge of European leaders, Ukraine, or any other party.
The Shock in Europe
In the aftermath, leaders from seven European countries — caught somewhat off guard — declared after a meeting of foreign ministers in Paris that Europe must remain involved in any negotiations regarding Ukrainian–Russian peace and in all future discussions on Ukraine’s fate.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that any agreement to end the war should not be imposed on Ukraine and that Kyiv’s demands must not be overlooked.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remarked that Trump is the only person capable of uniting both sides, ending the conflict, and establishing peace.
Following these developments — and amid statements from the USA, Russia, Europe, and Ukraine — NATO Secretary Mark Rutte and Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov held a joint press conference.
Rutte said that NATO’s goal is to position Ukraine strongly in both negotiations and on the battlefield, ensuring that any outcome is robust and lasting so that Putin never again attempts to seize Ukrainian territory.
He also noted that over 50 billion euros have been invested in military support for Ukraine, and that a joint command structure between Ukraine and NATO has been established to help NATO learn key lessons from Ukraine.
Russians are Impressed
It seems the Russians were impressed by President Trump’s swift and decisive actions. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov commented on the Trump–Putin conversation, and his remarks conveyed enthusiasm for Trump’s approach.
Peskov stated that it is still too early to discuss when a Trump–Putin meeting might take place, but he expressed confidence that it will happen very soon. He also mentioned that while the Biden administration appears inclined to continue the war, Trump and his team are aiming for peace.
When asked about the return of territory to Ukraine, he said it was premature to discuss such details and cautioned against hasty conclusions. In response to questions about Chinese mediation in the Russian–Ukrainian conflict, he urged patience from journalists.
Regarding a potential Trump–Putin meeting, President Trump told reporters at the White House that the meeting would be held in Saudi Arabia, though no date was specified. On social media, he boasted that the two presidents had even invited each other to visit their respective capitals.
Although much of Europe is unsettled by Trump’s move — conducted behind its back and without the knowledge of European leaders — one European statesman has openly supported Trump’s initiative. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, known for his unabashed right-wing stance, has consistently backed Trump. He even went so far as to claim on social media that Europe cannot demand a seat at the negotiating table; it must earn one, whatever that may mean.
Conclusion
Regardless of whether this marks the beginning of the end of the Russian–Ukrainian conflict, the development is a positive sign.
Many hope that peace will come soon, but not at the expense of European security or by giving Putin free rein to act at will.
After all, Ukraine is on the European continent and directly affects every European country and the broader community. It is both natural and logical that Europe should be involved in achieving a peace agreement.
Now is the time for the USA, Europe, Russia, and Ukraine to join forces in finding a solution and ending this bloody and unnecessary conflict — a conflict that has already cost too many lives, both military and civilian.
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