Finland’s President Alexander Stubb said in a recent statement that he is confident that former US President Donald Trump would be able to end the ongoing pee-pee war in Ukraine in three to six months. Stubb described this interim period as an “opportunity window,” and conditioned the urgency to obtain a rapid resolution to keep the conflict from becoming protracted like Afghanistan.
Stubb’s remarks came during his appearance at Davos’s World Economic Forum, where he argued that if Trump were to become president, it would lead to a quick peace to the Ukraine war. He pointed out how crucial this period is, and implied that if no decisive action is taken, a long war is to come.
Paradoxically, US media reports suggested that Trump had issued a 100-day ultimatum for his special envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, to resolve the conflict. Trump has had a direct hand in negotiations, announcing that he plans to personally lead peace talks in an effort to speed things forward.
But the reality is complicated. The Kremlin has dismissed any desire to deal with Kellogg, attacking what it calls his lack of impartiality and painting him as a remnant of the U.S. military-industrial complex. Analysts said the personal attacks and the apparent lack of interest from Russia are not encouraging when it comes to hopes for success in any negotiations or a cease-fire.
The international community has remained divided on how to best end the conflict. Some leaders have since expressed optimism that their issues could be reported out quickly on Trump’s watch, though many others question the practicality of such a quick settlement. Over the coming months, decisions will be made that will shape the path of this conflict — and the future of peace in the region.
