Marta Gichko07:27, 21.01.25

His speech mentioned Panama, China, Mexico, Israel and even Mars, but Ukraine and Russia were left out.

New US President Donald Trump made no mention of Ukraine during his first address to the American people at the inauguration ceremony on Monday, January 20.

“We will measure our success not only by the battles we win, but by the wars we end and, most importantly, by the wars we never fight,” Trump said, as quoted by CNN .

The statement was the closest he came to mentioning Ukraine, which until recently had seemed like a major focus of his foreign policy. During the campaign, Trump repeatedly promised to achieve peace: first before his inauguration, then within 24 hours of taking office, and then within six months. His speech mentioned Panama, China, Mexico, Israel, and even Mars, but Ukraine and Russia were largely ignored.

CNN writes that such silence can be explained in different ways, but there are two most obvious reasons. First, after receiving executive power, Trump could decide to refrain from commenting on his position and the timing of ending the war. This seems the most rational approach, given the complexity of the task and the undesirability of creating additional pressure in the form of public commitments.

Second, Trump may have realized the enormity of the problem and that his idea of ​​a quick win is unachievable in the short term. He may be willing to accept a long, difficult process that could benefit the ambitions of Russian ruler Vladimir Putin. In such a scenario, Trump and his allies may lose energy, unity, and patience in settling for a compromise and less-than-ideal outcome that will satisfy Moscow’s appetite for new territory and influence.

(C)UNIAN 2025