Since the U.S. presidential election, there has been significant speculation about what Donald Trump's victory means for the war in Ukraine. Trump's campaign pledge to end the war quickly, combined with his veiled threats of suspending U.S. financial and military aid for Ukraine to force Kyiv to negotiate with Moscow, have raised questions about whether the conflict could end in 2025. While it is impossible to predict exactly when the war will end, Trump's victory has accelerated the timeline, with a cease-fire now more likely than ever. It is also becoming increasingly evident that a cease-fire will likely happen on terms that benefit Russia and may not necessarily lead to sustainable peace, even if it halts active fighting....
