Trump’s Ambiguous Peace Gambit in Ukraine: A Closer Look at Promises and Realities

In a recent radio interview with conservative host Mark Levin, former President Donald Trump expressed cautious optimism about a possible bilateral meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski. Trump stated he wants to "see what happens" before deciding whether to join a trilateral summit aimed at ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. Is This Just Another Political Show? Trump’s narrative of having had "very successful" meetings with both leaders recalls his long-standing approach of portraying himself as a dealmaker on the world stage. Yet, skepticism is warranted. The grim reality is that the conflict has dragged...