Trump may receive the Nobel Peace Prize for peace in Ukraine: what is needed for this

If US President Donald Trump succeeds in achieving long-term peace between Russia and Ukraine, he may receive the Nobel Peace Prize. However, for the peace agreement to be sustainable, it must be acceptable to both sides. The Hill reports that punishing the aggressor may be problematic, and Ukraine may have to make compromises.

Options for ending the war

According to the publication's estimates, there are only two possibilities for ending the conflict: a compromise agreement that will not satisfy either side, or Russia's voluntary renunciation of imperial ambitions, which is unlikely.

Why is Russia not ready for compromise?

• Ideological beliefs: The Kremlin believes that Ukraine as a state should be destroyed, and Putin's survival is linked to the outcomes of the war.
• Huge losses: Over a million Russians have died or been wounded, which may lead to the conclusion that only complete victory will be acceptable to Russian society.
• Risk of instability: Ending the war may lead to the demobilization of aggressive soldiers, which will increase crime rates and threaten Putin's regime.
• Military economy: Transitioning to a peacetime economy may cause a downturn and difficulties, which is disadvantageous for a significant part of the population and elite.
• Illusion of greatness: Putin maintains the illusion of Russia's greatness through war, but its end may reveal the real state of affairs to Russians.

In conclusion, The Hill emphasizes that Trump needs to address the root cause of the conflict – Putin himself – to ensure lasting peace, otherwise we can only expect a 'false peace.'

Earlier, Donald Trump stated that the issue of security guarantees for Ukraine has not yet been discussed in detail, but the US will assist in this matter. The debates about the possible deployment of European peacekeeping forces in Ukraine have become the subject of heated discussions among European allies.