Trump‘s Prediction of a Swift End to Ukraine War Falls Flat as conflict Intensifies
WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump’s repeated claim that he could swiftly resolve the war in Ukraine, a promise echoing as recently as this year, remains unfulfilled as fighting intensifies adn Russia continues its attacks on Ukrainian civilians.Trump has consistently stated he possesses a unique ability to negotiate a peace deal, suggesting the conflict would end “in 24 hours” if he were back in office. However, nearly two years after Russia’s full-scale invasion began, and with the war entering its third year, the situation on the ground demonstrates no sign of imminent resolution.
Trump’s assertions stem from his belief in a personal rapport with Russian President Vladimir Putin.He has frequently enough downplayed Putin’s aggression and resisted strong condemnation of Russia’s actions, even suggesting NATO allies haven’t contributed enough to Ukraine’s defense. This stance contrasts sharply with the views of European leaders who directly border Russia and have witnessed the escalating violence firsthand.
On August 28, Finnish president Alexander Stubb posted on social media, stating, “Putin understands only power. The only thing that will bring him to the negotiating table is pressure.” Finland shares a border of more than 800 miles with Russia. French President Emmanuel Macron, the same day, condemned Russia’s attacks as “terror and barbarism” after a barrage of 629 missiles and drones targeted Ukraine in a single night.
Simultaneously occurring, within the Trump orbit, Karoline Leavitt, a former press secretary, drew criticism for equating Russian strikes on Ukrainian civilians with Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, using the phrase “both sides” to suggest moral equivalence.
As Trump’s predictions prove inaccurate, calls are growing for Congressional Republicans to take a firmer stance against Russia, self-reliant of the former president’s views. With no indication Trump will hold Putin accountable, some lawmakers believe it is incumbent upon Congress to act.
