Donald Trump’s Ukraine peace optimism dismissed by experts

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed hope for a peace settlement in the Russia‑Ukraine war after a phone call with President Vladimir Putin, suggesting negotiations were near. Political scientists and analysts countered that Russia shows no sign of genuine willingness to negotiate and may even intensify the conflict, including possible cyber attacks, as the Kremlin rejects Ukrainian peace initiatives.

Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden also rejected Trump’s optimism, stating that a durable peace remains distant and that Russia’s internal economic and public‑opinion dynamics are not conducive to talks. Both experts and the Luxembourg leader view Trump’s statements as unrealistic, emphasizing that the war’s trajectory is unlikely to change without a clear shift in Russian policy.