Foreign Policy

Trump’s Russia-Ukraine Peace Push Reveals Flaws in America’s Strategic Leadership

By National Security Desk | November 26, 2025

President Trump’s attempt to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine echoes his Gaza ceasefire tactics — bold deadlines and one-sided terms — but risks sidelining American interests and Europe’s security.

President Donald Trump, fresh from his so-called success in negotiating a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, has now turned his sights on ending the brutal Russia-Ukraine war. But this time, the stakes could not be higher for American national security and global stability. Trump’s approach mirrors his Gaza playbook: setting hard deadlines, imposing terms heavily favoring one side — in this case, Russia — and leaving enforcement and long-term commitments vague at best. This formula may have earned him a photo op in the Israeli Knesset, but can it truly deliver peace? More importantly, does it protect America’s vital interests...

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