Trump positions himself as the 'peace mediator,' confronting trials in Gaza and Ukraine
President Donald Trump has been actively pursuing peace in several conflict zones, most notably in Ukraine and the Middle East.
In Ukraine, Trump has been working tirelessly to broker a comprehensive peace agreement, moving beyond the usual interim ceasefire stage. Following a high-stakes summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15, 2025, Trump announced plans to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington, D.C., to coordinate positions and, if successful, to schedule a trilateral meeting including Putin to finalize a peace agreement.
Trump's efforts have been met with challenges, but he remains undeterred. He has aligned, at least partially, with Putin’s view of addressing core security issues and territorial concerns for a stable agreement, suggesting that there will be some swapping of territories in Ukraine. However, the outcome of these efforts remains uncertain, as it depends on Putin’s willingness to attend a trilateral meeting and on reconciling various territorial and security demands.
Meanwhile, in the Middle East, Trump has been focusing on the conflict in Gaza. He has proposed a controversial plan to relocate Palestinian refugees to Somalia and its breakaway region, Somaliland, once Israel ends hostilities against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. However, the talks between the U.S. and Israel to end the conflict in Gaza have stalled, primarily due to Hamas' demands.
Trump's efforts in Gaza have been criticized, with Robert Satloff, executive director of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, stating that Trump only has leverage over Israel in the Gaza conflict. The situation has also strained the alliance with Israel due to mounting evidence of mass starvation in Gaza.
Elsewhere in the world, Trump has achieved some success. He has secured a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, and brokered a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand. In a bold move, Trump also imposed an end to a 12-day war between Israel and Iran.
However, Trump's approach has not been without controversy. The Trump administration is prepared to endorse Russia's occupation of Ukrainian territory, including the eastern region of Donbas and the Crimean peninsula, at the upcoming summit. This decision has been met with criticism, particularly in Ukraine where hundreds of thousands of soldiers have been casualties in the conflict.
In conclusion, President Trump's peace initiatives are diverse and far-reaching. While the outcomes are uncertain, his efforts in Ukraine and the Middle East are a testament to his commitment to resolving global conflicts.
- The government's focus on global politics continues, with President Donald Trump working on peace initiatives in various conflict zones.
- Amid challenges, Trump is making a significant effort to broker a comprehensive peace agreement in Ukraine, even planning to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the matter.
- In the Middle East, Trump has proposed a contentious plan to relocate Palestinian refugees to Somalia and Somaliland, hoping to end the conflict in Gaza, although the talks have stalled.
- Beyond these regions, Trump has achieved success by securing peace agreements between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, and brokering a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand.
- Additionally, Trump played a role in ending the 12-day war between Israel and Iran.
- However, Trump's decisions, such as endorsing Russia's occupation of Ukrainian territory, have been met with criticism, particularly in Ukraine and general news circles, where hundreds of thousands of soldiers have been casualties in the conflict.
