When will Trump start stopping war in Ukraine and will he call Putin - Politologist’s opinion
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US Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump has repeatedly emphasized that if he wins, he will begin ending wars around the world. In the coming days, he may start with a phone call to Russian President Vladimir Putin, said Volodymyr Fesenko, head of the Penta Center for Applied Political Studies, in a comment to RBC-Ukraine.
Tim Willasey-Wilsey, senior associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute in London (RUSI, London), admits that Trump may indeed call Putin after winning the election.
"Any such call would set expectations of a negotiated settlement, with discussions possibly beginning in the early months of 2025,” he said.
Such a call is certainly possible, but it won't resolve the issue of negotiations, explains Volodymyr Fesenko. To begin negotiations, moderators from Trump, Putin, and Zelenskyy need to be appointed.
"At this stage, negotiations could only be informal. The first step would be agreeing on the format, location, and agenda. Putin may agree, but will propose demands unacceptable to Ukraine. Negotiations might happen, but they will be very complicated, and I don't expect quick results," he emphasized.
According to Fesenko, it is highly likely that Trump will initiate negotiations for a ceasefire along the front line, possibly with a refusal of NATO membership.
"But these won't be negotiations on Russia's terms. Putin wants more one-sided concessions from Ukraine. This wouldn't be very beneficial for Trump, as it would be perceived not only as a defeat for Ukraine but also as a defeat for the US. He would prefer a conditional compromise. Whether Putin will agree is unknown. As promised, Trump could initiate talks before taking office, but there will be no quick results," said the political scientist.
US elections
On Tuesday, November 5, the US held presidential elections, with Kamala Harris from the Democratic Party and Donald Trump from the Republican Party competing for the position of President of the United States.
Today, November 6, Donald Trump declared himself the new President of the United States while addressing his supporters.
European politicians have already congratulated Trump on his victory, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. For more details on how politicians are reacting to the Republican’s victory, read the material by RBC-Ukraine.
To read more about Fesenko's opinion on Trump's victory for Ukraine, see the material by RBC-Ukraine.
