Bombs & Summits: Can Trump Push Putin To Peace?

The Russian leader hasn’t moved an inch so far. But that might change through sustained pressure on Moscow’s economy and open-ended military support for Kyiv.

Columnist based in Washington DC
Trump deserves credit for one thing: he has placed ending Russia’s abominable war on Ukraine at the top of the international agenda. In less than one week, he met with Putin, Zelenskyy, and several European leaders, including the heads of Nato and EU, who are concerned about the future of Europe if Putin prevails. Trump has brought up every issue of significance, including territory, abducted Ukrainian children, future security guarantees, a ceasefire, and a long-term peace agreement. He is pushing for an end to the war, and everyone’s attention is focused at the highest possible levels.