Commentary: How to End the Ukraine War After White House Showdown
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U.S. President Donald Trump’s vision of international order markedly differs from his predecessor’s approach, particularly on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The Biden administration viewed Russia’s territorial annexation of four Ukrainian regions in 2022 as a dangerous violation of European security and the broader post-war international order, necessitating strong support for Ukraine. Their concern was that, without intervention, conflict could spread across Eastern Europe, potentially drawing NATO into a direct confrontation with Russia — an unthinkable scenario between nuclear powers.
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- Trump's approach to the Russia-Ukraine conflict contrasts with Biden's, emphasizing caution against escalating to World War III and opposing Ukrainian demands for security guarantees in peace talks, gaining favor with Putin.
- France and the U.K. consider deploying peacekeepers to Ukraine post-ceasefire, focusing away from frontlines, while the U.S. under Trump opposes military involvement and Ukraine's NATO membership.
- China endorses negotiated peace efforts and led a Global South initiative for an international peace conference in Ukraine, reflecting its evolving diplomatic role as U.S.-Russia relations change.
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- 2022：
- Russia annexed four Ukrainian regions, viewed as a violation of European security by the Biden administration.
- 2024：
- China and Brazil led a 17-nation Global South 'Friends of Peace' group on the Ukraine crisis.
- February 2025：
- China endorsed negotiated peace efforts at the Munich Security Conference.
- By February 24, 2025：
- At the UN General Assembly, China joined 82 nations supporting an amendment for peace in Ukraine; the U.S. and Russia voted against the amendment.
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