Trump's peace promise falters as Russia-Ukraine conflict rages
Donald Trump, nearly 100 days after resuming the office of the President of the USA, faces criticism for his approach to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Despite promises of a quick end to the war, Russian aggression in Ukraine continues.
Donald Trump, after taking office as President of the USA, promised a swift end to the war in Ukraine. However, after 100 days of his presidency, the conflict persists, and Russia continues to attack Ukrainian cities. Trump assures that he does not favor any side, emphasizing that his goal is to end the bloodshed.
During the election campaign, Trump repeatedly declared that he would end the war within 24 hours after taking office. However, after winning the elections in 2024, his promises became less ambitious. On Inauguration Day, January 20, Trump stated that he intends to end the conflict as soon as possible.
The American peace proposal, revealed by the media, includes a provision recognizing Russian sovereignty over Crimea. The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, rejected this possibility, emphasizing that it would be contrary to the Ukrainian constitution. Trump, however, stated that "Crimea will stay with Russia," which he believes is crucial for peace negotiations.
Relations with Russia
According to the Polish Press Agency, Trump, although publicly criticizing Russia for attacks on Ukraine, admits in private conversations that reaching an agreement is more challenging than he expected. He points to the mutual animosity between the presidents of Russia and Ukraine as the main obstacle in the negotiations.
Signals of satisfaction with Trump's presidency are coming from Moscow. Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s Foreign Minister, in an interview with CBS, stated that Trump recognizes the need to address the fundamental causes of the war. Meanwhile, a Pew Research survey cited by PAP indicates that 43 percent of respondents think Trump favors Russia.
