In light of the crisis that Ukraine is experiencing due to the ongoing war with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is placing his hopes on Donald Trump, to reach a solution to the conflict.
Zelensky’s remarks reflect the significant repercussions of this conflict on the stability of the region, as Russia continues to strengthen its grip on Ukrainian territory.
Zelensky has clearly expressed his conviction that any security guarantees for Ukraine should include primarily the United States.
In his remarks, he stressed that” without Washington, those guarantees would be worthless, ” thus emphasizing the pivotal role that the United States plays in strengthening Ukraine’s security and supporting it in the face of current challenges.
“Trump may be decisive,” Zelensky said in an interview with Ukrainian television. For us this is the most important”.
In this context, Niall Gardner, a researcher at the Heritage Foundation, confirmed in an interview with Sky News Arabia that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that US President-elect Donald Trump may have an important role in stopping the Russian-Ukrainian war, unlike current President Joe Biden.
These statements highlight the complexities of international relations and show how political leadership can influence countries ‘ positions on major issues.
Details of the Trump plan
Trump had confirmed before the US election that he was able to end the war within one day, and said that his priority would be to “end the conflict as soon as he takes office”.
At the same time, Zelensky is cautiously awaiting Trump’s moves, as he is expected to have a big role in persuading Russia to come to the negotiating table.
However, current developments indicate that there are significant challenges facing these endeavors, Niall gargner noted that “Trump’s main goal is to end the war waged by the Russians as soon as possible”. However, the reality on the ground seems more complicated, as the ambiguity of Trump’s plan after taking office raises questions about its possible impact on the course of events.
Conflict dynamics
On the other hand, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned that Moscow “will not accept half-measures” and stressed that any move towards a truce must include a permanent agreement that guarantees the security of Russia and its neighbors.
In this context, Gardner highlighted that the continuation of the conflict will make it difficult for Ukraine to regain its territory.
“There is a strong desire to have a European force as a security barrier,” he added, referring to France’s readiness to send troops to Ukraine to create a buffer zone.
As for the possibility of Ukraine joining NATO, questions remain. “Both US President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump do not show a clear desire to support Ukraine’s accession to NATO, which is currently the prevailing position,”gargner explained.
Expectations about Trump’s influence on the course of the conflict remain, amid widespread anticipation of the next steps towards achieving a just peace.
Although Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has high hopes for Trump to get out of this crisis, the challenges of reality may remain an obstacle to achieving this ambition.
