Ukrainian MP Nominates Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
A top Ukrainian MP has nominated US President-elect Donald Trump for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. Oleksandr Merezhko, a member of President Volodymyr Zelensky‘s party, made the nomination in a letter to the Norwegian Nobel Committee.
Merezhko’s move is unusual, as many opinion leaders in Ukraine have criticized Trump for his praise of Russian President Vladimir Putin and questioning of further US assistance to Ukraine. There are also concerns that Trump may pressure Kyiv to cede territory to Russia or agree to Putin’s terms.
However, some Ukrainian politicians and analysts argue that Trump may be swayed to Ukraine’s side and help Kyiv reach a peace deal with Russia from a position of strength. Merezhko believes that Trump has made significant contributions to world peace and can make more in the future.
In his letter, Merezhko mentioned Trump’s mediation of agreements between Israel and Muslim countries during his first presidential term. He also praised Trump for supplying Ukraine with Javelin anti-tank missiles, which helped resist Russia’s war of aggression.
Merezhko wants to use the nomination as an opportunity to attract Trump’s attention and get him involved in helping Ukraine survive. He hopes that Trump will search for a solution based on international law, including principles like territorial integrity and respect for sovereignty.
The nomination comes at a critical time for Ukraine, with Russian forces making their fastest gains in months and North Korean troops stationed in Russia’s Kursk Oblast.
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