Controversy
Status:Open
If Re-elected, Will Trump End the War in Ukraine?
Claims
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."Jul 19, 2024
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
Michael Kimmage"There is reason to believe that [Trump's] rhetoric on Ukraine is more political bluster than plan of action."Aug 01, 2024
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
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."Jul 05, 2024
Donald Trump"If I were president, I will end that [Russia-Ukraine] war in one day — it’ll take 24 hours".May 03, 2023
Ulrich Speck"A peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine is possible, but the costs for the West would be enormous."Jul 25, 2024
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."Aug 01, 2024
Michael Kimmage"Whoever is elected in November, the war stands little chance of ending in the months and years to come."Aug 01, 2024
Viktor Mihály Orbán“[Trump] will not give a single penny for the Russo-Ukrainian war. That’s why the war will end."Mar 11, 2024
Tom Donilon"[Trump] cannot give Europe or Ukraine any confidence in his dealings with Russia."Apr 07, 2024
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."Jul 30, 2024
Volodymyr ZelenskyyUnless Trump is "ready to give [Ukraine's] independence [to Putin], he can’t manage [to end the war in one day]."Nov 07, 2023
Donald Trump"I will have that war settled between Putin and Zelenskyy as president-elect before I take office as president on Jan. 20."Jul 02, 2024
Viktor Mihály Orbán"[Trump] will not wait until his inauguration, but will be ready to act as a peace broker [in Ukraine] immediately."Jul 18, 2024
Steven Cheung"Trump is the most effective statesman and negotiator in history, and he will solve this [Russia-Ukraine] conflict when he is elected."Aug 01, 2024
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