If Re-elected, Will Trump End the War in Ukraine?

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Boris Johnson"I am more convinced than ever that [Trump] has the strength and the bravery to fix it, to save Ukraine, to bring peace."

Aaron BlakeTrump's promise to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours is "utterly impractical, lacks detail and is destined to be a broken promise should he assume power again."Jul 17, 2023

Washington Post

Michael Kimmage"There is reason to believe that [Trump's] rhetoric on Ukraine is more political bluster than plan of action."

Michael Kofman"No amount of leverage the United States has is likely to compel Ukrainian leadership to engage in policies that would constitute domestic political suicide."Apr 07, 2024

Washington Post

Vladimir Putin"The fact that Mr. Trump as a presidential candidate is saying that he is ready and wants to stop the war in Ukraine, we take that quite seriously."

Gideon Rachman"[A] Trump-Vance administration might [agree to neutering Ukraine]."Aug 01, 2024

www.ft.com

Dafydd Townley"The [Russia-Ukraine] war would not end simply because Trump wishes it."

Donald Trump"I’ll have that [a peace deal for Ukraine] done in 24 hours.”May 11, 2023

CNN

Donald Trump"If I were president, I will end that [Russia-Ukraine] war in one day — it’ll take 24 hours".

Ulrich Speck"A peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine is possible, but the costs for the West would be enormous."

Anatol Lieven"The most likely result of a Trump administration may simply be radically diminished U.S. support, causing Russia to make new gains... and, perhaps, leading to an imposed peace."

Michael Kimmage"Whoever is elected in November, the war stands little chance of ending in the months and years to come."

Viktor Mihály Orbán“[Trump] will not give a single penny for the Russo-Ukrainian war. That’s why the war will end."

Tom Donilon"[Trump] cannot give Europe or Ukraine any confidence in his dealings with Russia."Apr 07, 2024

Washington Post

William C. Wohlforth"It's possible that Trump... think[s] that a grand bargain with Putin is possible... I see very little chance that that would be successful."