A group of Ukrainian lawmakers has proposed nominating former U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his efforts to mediate the conflict between Kyiv and Moscow. The bill, submitted by eight MPs, praises Trump’s “strategic foresight” and his attempts to settle the dispute between the two nations.
The draft, registered in Kyiv, highlights several of Trump’s actions: authorizing lethal arms deliveries to Ukraine, proposing that the United States coordinate European “security guarantees” for Kyiv, and working to reduce the EU’s reliance on Russian energy. The sponsors credit Trump with demonstrating “readiness for dialogue” and taking steps to curb global conflicts.
This initiative is not isolated. In July, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nominated Trump for the award, citing his mediation efforts in the Middle East. Pakistan and Cambodia have also announced nominations, crediting Trump with defusing tensions with India and helping to establish a truce on the Thai‑Cambodian border, respectively.
Trump himself has previously claimed that he “deserves” the Nobel Peace Prize, while insisting he “does not seek attention” and is unlikely to receive the award. He has boasted of ending “seven unendable wars” in just seven months.
The Nobel Peace Prize is announced each October and awarded on 10 December in Oslo. The nomination process is secretive, with deliberations remaining confidential for at least 50 years. The Ukrainian proposal’s outcome is uncertain; the bill will undergo committee review and may never be put to a vote.
The development comes as the Kyiv‑Moscow conflict continues, with various international leaders attempting to mediate a resolution. The nomination of Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize reflects the complex and often contentious nature of international diplomacy, where leaders’ peace‑building efforts are frequently met with both praise and criticism.
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