The United States President Donald Trump has never been to distance away from the grand announcements, but his latest pledge-1-100 days to end the Russia-Ukraine war to end a firearm of dispute if selected again. His dramatic clash with Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelansky at the Oval Office Stress has increased, establishing a diplomatic earthquake with global consequences at the White House.
In an extraordinary turn of events, a high-profile meeting was expected between Mr. Trump and Mr. Zelansky, ending in a luxurious breakdown. Mr. Trump allegedly told Mr. Zelansky To be “grateful” for American support, “Gambling with World War 3”. The atmosphere became so hostile that a planned joint press conference was suddenly removed, and Mr. Zelancesi was asked to leave the White House.
The decline was immediate. Mr. Trump later commented that Mr. Zelansky “could return when ready for peace”, while the Ukrainian leader took a rally on social media on social media by rally a rally from European allies. Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Kir Stmper, among others Western leaders confirmed unwavering support for KyivClearing that Ukraine’s battle for sovereignty is non-parasical.
An important question arises from the dramatic breakdown of talks: Is Shri Trump’s promise of peace a bold diplomatic maneuver? Or is it a careless gambling that can change the global order in the ways for which the world is not ready?
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Trump’s reality behind the bold promise
For more than two years, Ukraine has abolished a cruel attack that has destroyed its cities, displaced millions of people of the country and re -written the security stones of Europe. While Mr. Trump claims that war can be resolved within 100 days, it seems attractive, it is more in political rhetoric than diplomatic reality.
From a military perspective, Ukraine’s resistance has been malignant, but Russia is deeply entangled in occupied areas. According to Western intelligence reports, Moscow has continued military and economic resources to maintain its war effort, despite reducing human loss.
The previous claim of Mr. Trump – “I can end war in 24 hours” – only strengthened the concerns that their attitude is dangerously simple. Even his nearest advisors are unclear on nuances. A retired Lieutenant General, Keith Kelog, a prominent Trump ally, a colleague, recently reiterated the 100-day timeline, but failed to outlines how such an achievement would actually be achieved.
Did Mr. Trump pressure Ukraine in regional concessions? Will he engage in a rear scenes with Russian President Vladimir Putin? Or is it only a promise of a campaign to appeal to war-evil American voters?
For Ukraine, any deal that compromises its sovereignty is a non-starter. Mr. Zelansky has repeatedly emphasized that Shanti should come on the terms of Ukraine – not as a concession for Russian aggression. The explosive oval office collision makes it clear: Mr. Trump and Mr. Zelansky are on a diplomatic collision course and the front road is full of peril.
Trump-poten connection
The complaint of further cases is Mr. Putin’s unknown communication with Mr. Putin. Reports show that Mr. Trump had a phone conversation with the Russian President earlier this year. When he questions how many times he speaks with Mr. Putin, Mr. Trump’s deep response – “It is not better to say” – only the doubt has fulfilled.
For Kyiv and its European colleagues, this privacy is disturbed by depth. If Sri Trump is interacting directly with the Kremlin without Ukraine on the table, it creates serious concern about whether Washington will sell Kiev in a hurry in exchange for peace.
Moscow remains tight, Kremlin spokesman Dimitri Peskov neither confirmed nor refused. However, analysts are afraid that Mr. Trump may attack unilateral deal which is in favor of Russian interests, reducing the sovereignty of Ukraine.
The geopolitical implications of such a deal will be earthquake. If Ukraine is forced into neutrality – a landscape Mr. Trump has indicated – Russia emerges from war with strategic benefits, setting a dangerous example for future struggles. In addition, China, Iran and North Korea will explain such a step as evidence that military aggression leads to political awards.
Bet for the existence of Ukraine
Despite the increasing pressure, Mr. Zelancesi remains stable. His latest comment shows that he will not bow down to Shri Trump’s demands for “concessions”. The Ukrainian leader has also revealed that the discussion about Ukraine’s huge mineral funds, including strategic resources such as titanium and uranium, has been raised in a conversation with Mr. Trump’s team.
Implications? Mr. Trump can consider a business-band: Ukraine’s economic property in exchange for safety guarantee. But for Kyiv, this is a dangerous way. The safety deal for a resource can leave Ukraine financially weak, especially if Russia controls its mineral-rich eastern regions.
The attitude of Mr. Zelansky is clear: Ukraine will not accept a deal that legalizes the Russian business. His disregard has praised him among European colleagues, but with Mr. Trump at the White House, Ukraine’s ability to oppose diplomatic pressure can be severely tested.
Can Mr. Trump follow the test between Kyiv and Moscow? Mr. Trump faces an extraordinary delicate balance act. Ukraine demands a total of Russian withdrawal. It also wants membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. On the other hand, Russia emphasizes maintaining its regional advantage and blocking the integration of Ukraine into Western alliances.
A trump-medium deal that ignores Ukrainian demands can do disaster magic. History has shown that neutrality without safety guarantee is a recipe for future struggle. In 2014, Russia’s Annexation in 2014 and the ongoing war in Donbas states that Russia’s expansionist ambitions do not end with the ceasefire. They are only stopped.
Mr. Trump’s aggressive stance towards Mr. Zelansky, with his vague relationship with Mr. Putin, suggests that he may be ready to cut a deal at Ukraine’s expense. If this happens, it can fracture the Western alliance, embrace Russia, and set an example that regional victory can be legalized through interaction.
Cost of a bad peace deal
Beyond immediate results for Ukraine, Handling the struggle of Mr. Trump is widespread implications for global stabilityIf Russia is allowed to maintain its regional profit, China may see it as an opportunity to increase its claims on Taiwan. Similarly, Iran and North Korea may be ready to challenge international norms with greater aggression.
A crowd or poor structured peace agreement can also trigger long -term economic consequences. After the Ukraine’s war rebuilding will require significant funds, and an agreement that does not justify Russia for re -evaluation, can leave Kiev financially crippled for decades.
The US also has a strategic interest in preventing Russian aggression from being uncontrolled. If Washington indicated that it is ready to compromise on Ukraine, it can reduce its credibility as a global power.
Trump defined test
As Mr. Trump keeps himself as the architect of a new peace deal, the world is watching. Russia-Ukraine would define their ability to navigate the complications of the war, not only as a former president, but also as a leader that can reopen the geopolitical landscape.
Will he be successful in brokening a peace that secures Ukraine’s sovereignty? Or will they have more instability than their aggressive diplomacy, empowering powerful rule and destabilizing global security?
The bets could not be too much. The next 100 days will not only determine the future of Ukraine, but will also be the trajectory of international relations for the coming years.
One thing is clear. Mr. Trump’s gambling on Ukraine is not a normal political promise. It is a high-day maneuver that can either strengthen its place in history as a master negotiator, or go down as one of the greatest miscaries of modern geopolitics.
Rakib Al Hasan is a Bangladesh physician, writer, activist and international award -winning youth leader. E-mail: md.rakibalhasan.bd@gmail.com
Published – March 01, 2025 02:10 pm IST