U.S. president Donald Trump promised to end the war in Ukraine, claiming that he could negociate peace between Russia and Ukraine within 24 hours — “before I become President.” But that promise proved false. The war continues, and there is no indication of a fast conclusion.
However, discussions on peace negotiations tempo in fresh months, with expanding diplomatic commitment and expanding global force to find a solution to Russia's war in Ukraine.
Marco Rubio, New US Secretary of State, he late stated in an interview that Russia's war had reversed Ukraine by a 100 years, but both Ukraine and the Kremlin will yet gotta compromise to end the conflict.
— We believe that what Putin did was terrible: invasion of the country, the atrocities he committed. He did terrible things. However, there is dishonesty that in any way we have led people to believe that Ukraine will not only be able to defeat Russia, but to destruct it, push it distant back to what the planet looked like in 2012 or 2014 r., before the Russians took over the Crimea," Rubio said.
American policy has besides argued that the current Western policy has effectively prolonged the conflict without a realistic ending. — What they've been asking for for the past year and a half is financing an impasse, a prolonged stalemate in which human suffering persists “ Rubio added.
Trump late added that the United States had "very serious" talks with Moscow about the end of the war in Ukraine, suggesting that discussions with Russian president Vladimir Putin could shortly lead to "significant" actions. Speaking in the White House, Trump stressed the urgent request to halt the conflict. “Whatever I can do to halt him,” he said. However, it did not give any specifics concerning possible measures or results.
On 2 February Trump mentioned advancement in talks with Ukraine and Russia, although he again gave small details. — We have plans meetings and discussions with different parties, including Ukraine and Russia, and I think they are going rather well," he said.
President Trump may have abandoned his run claim to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours, but his 100-day deadline for Emissary Keith Kellogg and unwillingness to fund Ukrainian troops make frozen conflict at the borders of Europe more likely than ever. Frozen conflicts have been the Kremlin's favourite tool since the 1990s.
Trump, however, besides spoke of additional sanctions against Russia, if this 1 is not willing to cooperate. “ Zelenski told me he wanted to make a deal. I don't know if Putin will do it... Maybe not. I think he should make a deal. I think he destroys Russia without making a deal," Trump admitted. — I think Russia is in serious trouble
Volodymyr Zelenski, president of Ukraine, expressed concern about the preliminary peace talks between Russia and the United States, which exclude Ukraine by informing of possible risks.
— If there are direct talks between America and Russia with the omission of Ukraine, it is very dangerous,” said Zelenski, adding that It is the Ukrainians who care most about peace. “The Ukrainians want this more than anyone else in the planet due to the fact that the war is fought here, the losses are ours, our people, our independence.
At the same time, Dmitri Medvedev, erstwhile Russian president in a late published article, wrote that “Ukraine stands at a crossroads today: adapt to Russiaor completely vanish from the planet map‘.
Hopes and fears of soldiers on the front
Negotiations continue, while soldiers on the battlefield have a very different position than diplomats and politicians. They express very different views on Trump and his approach to ending the war.
Serhij, known as “Myha”, commander of night operations in the drone unit of the 23rd Mechanized Brigade, says: “The attitude among the soldiers is very positive. We all hope Trump will aid as he promised, and I believe his approach is right.
Some Ukrainian soldiers expressed frustration over president Biden's cautious attitude, feeling that his indecisiveness and fear of provoking Russia led to delays in crucial military support. Reuters reports that "in president Joe Biden's last year of office, decisions on key supplies and arms to Ukraine were halted not only for months of delays in legislature but besides by interior debates on the hazard of escalation with Russia".
Dima, ps. “Passport”, company commander in the 98th Separate Territorial Defence Battalion, admits that Biden helped Ukraine but was incapable to take decisive action. “Now we wait for Trump to take bolder action,” he says.
Ivan, pp. ‘Jasen’, of the 28th Mechanized Brigade believes that in the end Trump's interests coincide with Ukraine's interests. — Ukraine has become a global economical showcase of planet democracy. Biden helped keep our independence, and Trump will aid strengthen it. Trump undoubtedly needs Ukraine, and this brings our interests together in shaping Ukrainian statehood,” Ivan hopes.
David Kirichenko / Kyiv PostIvan of the 28th Mechanized Brigade
Vasyl, known as ‘Whiskas’, commander of an air reconnaissance unit in the Ukrainian 128th separate assault brigade, looks at this somewhat differently. — I have a skeptical approach to Trump and his statements. I usually trust people whose words are backed up by deeds — he admits and notes that although Trump repeatedly spoke about the end of the war, his promises frequently active a certain timeframe without a clear knowing of the reality in the field.
— He made many statements relating to a circumstantial timeframe, but there is inactive no clear knowing of precisely what to do,” explains Vasyl. — I believe he will end the war, but it will not be a triumph of Ukraine. No substance how presented, it will simply be a frozen conflict. Whatever Russia promises, it will never quit its ambition.
How does he justice American leaders? “It is hard to draw similarities between presidents erstwhile no concrete decisions have yet been made. The occupation of politicians is to talk, so comparisons take time.
He besides admits that The war marked Ukrainian soldiers and civilians. Many of them desperately desire any chance of peace.
“Every soldier has his own thoughts”
— It is very hard to answer that question. Each soldier has his own thoughts on the subject, and they are all completely different,” admits Danilo, or “Kasper”, a drone pilot from the 108th Separate Territorial Defence Brigade, asked about the possible end of the war.
— On the 1 hand, the fact that negotiations are likely and that Trump is pursuing them is great, but on the another hand, I realize that we will lose our territory.. The cost is huge, he adds. However, his top concern is not the earth, but the sacrifices already made. - And I'm not talking about money. I mean my comrades in arms who died or were injured.
Russia's next attacks are besides feared. - Yeah, I'm tired. I want this to be over as shortly as possible, but I don't want things to happen again.. It will happen again.
On the another hand, Andrij, pp. ‘Melnyk’, of the 109th Territorial Defence Brigade, is no longer divorcing this issue, simply stating: — I don't believe anyone anymore.. I'm just doing everything I gotta do. If Trump can help, we'd appreciate it. If not, we'll keep fighting.
