President Donald Trump’s return from Davos brought sharp commentary on the Russia-Ukraine quagmire, where he asserted that Putin and Zelenskyy both crave a settlement, stymied only by perennial border and land quarrels that have stalled progress for months.
Aboard Air Force One, Trump didn’t mince words: ‘It’s a war that should never have happened—Biden’s war, not mine.’ He painted a picture of extraordinary complexity, with battles entangling cities, highways, rivers, and boundaries, rendering the endpoint unpredictable.
Unlike conflicts he resolved in days, this one persists. Yet hope flickers: Zelenskyy, during a recent meeting, voiced deal-making intent on well-trodden issues. ‘Putin wants a deal; Zelenskyy wants a deal,’ Trump affirmed, tempering expectations amid static conditions.
Ukraine’s plight is grim, especially amid harsh winters forcing residents into unheated homes—a ‘very tough’ scenario. Trump broadened the canvas to Greenland negotiations advancing steadily, Venezuela’s oil boom enriching America while stabilizing its economy, and Iran’s restraint under U.S. military shadow, crediting his administration for nuclear setbacks and execution halts.
Post-tenure, Trump mused on peace advocacy, invoking a ‘peace board’ for UN collaboration brimming with promise. He resisted domestic pushes to tap retirement funds for real estate, citing their stellar performance. In sum, Trump’s worldview frames a resolvable yet resilient war, hinging on overcoming geographic grudges.