Donald Trumpthroughout his electoral campaign, had multiplied ambiguous statements on the Ukrainian conflict. The Republican candidate had notably asserted that he could “ settle the war in 24 hours » and had never excluded the hypothesis of a Ukrainian territorial cession to the Russia. These positions already contrasted sharply with the constant military and diplomatic support provided by the administration Biden in kyiv.
A radical strategic shift is taking shape
The team’s first statements Trump after his presidential victory confirm this major change of direction in American politics. Bryan Lanzaa Republican strategist who participated in the campaign, clearly stated the new priorities: achieve peace, even at the cost of significant Ukrainian territorial concessions. Crimea, annexed by Russia in 2014, is no longer even debated according to him – a position which marks a total break with the line defended until now by Washington.
Tensions emerge between kyiv and the new administration
The Ukrainian reaction was not long in coming. Dmytro Lytvynpresidential advisor, reacted strongly by denouncing a “ pressure for peace » exercised on l’Ukraine while it is “ Putin who wants more wars ». Kiev maintains its position: its peace proposals, presented since 2022, are “ realistic » and it is towards Moscow that diplomatic efforts must be directed.
The first days of the “new world”
The entourage of Trump attempts to minimize the impact of declarations of Bryan Lanzapresented as a simple “ contractual » not speaking on behalf of the president. However, the signals sent by the Republican camp outline the contours of a new geopolitical reality. The peace proposals mentioned by those close to the president involve a “ long-term Russian domination » in some Ukrainian territories. A telephone interview between Trump et Zelenskyin the presence ofElon Muskhas already taken place, while Vladimir Poutine was quick to congratulate his American counterpart. These first diplomatic exchanges outline the beginnings of a major reconfiguration of the balance of power in the region, where Ukrainian interests could be sacrificed on the altar of a peace agreement dictated by Washington and Moscow.
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