The Trump Administration’s Approach to Russia’s War Against Ukraine

Although Donald Trump promised to end the conflict “within 24 hours” during the US election campaign, his administration started to speak of a timeline of “100 days” shortly before taking office. Its focus remains on setting up a talk or personal meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin that could lead to a ceasefire and some sort of settlement. While Trump has started to put pressure on Putin via social media posts, it remains unclear whether Putin would be prepared for a negotiation, especially given that his forces continue to advance – albeit under heavy casualties. After assessing the military situation in Ukraine, our experts discuss possible scenarios and their consequences for the country and Europe at large.