Voluntary Assistant of Russia: The Economist Assesses Trump's Chances to End the War in Ukraine.

According to The Economist magazine, the likelihood of U.S. President Donald Trump ending the war in Ukraine is decreasing. Trump wants to achieve a ceasefire by the end of his first 100 days in office, but he faces the threat that the conflict, which he calls 'Biden's war', may become his own problem.

However, the authors of the article note that Trump expresses sympathy for Russia and harbors hostility toward Ukraine, which often leads to actions that favor Russian interests. Despite claims of readiness to impose strict sanctions against Russia, the article points out that the situation remains unchanged, and Trump has even refused to impose new sanctions against the Russian Federation.

At the same Time, Europe is increasing its support for Ukraine, but some of Trump's aides express dissatisfaction with Europe's efforts to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities. Notable former U.S. National Security Council staffer David Schimer urges Europe to more actively assist Ukraine, for example, by funding the Ukrainian defense industry and discussing the purchase of American weapons with Trump. Moreover, Schimer emphasizes that Russia continues the war while the United States seems ready to retreat. Therefore, in Schimer's view, Europeans need to enhance their support for Ukraine so that it can protect its interests and impose peace negotiations on Putin.

Analysis:

The article examines the issue of the war in Ukraine and the role of U.S. President Donald Trump in this conflict. It indicates that Trump is reluctant to end the war and often acts in favor of Russia's interests. The article also highlights the importance of European support for Ukraine and calls on European leaders to more actively intervene in the conflict to ensure peace negotiations and protect Ukraine.