During the election, Trump claimed that if he were elected the new President of the United States, he would end the Russia-Ukraine war within two days. Now that he has been elected as the 47th President of the United States, the whole world is watching to see how he will end this war, which has been ongoing for more than two years.

Here are our speculations:

President Trump has consistently advocated for swiftly ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict through direct negotiations and economic pressure. If he returned to the White House with a goal to resolve the war in two days, he might take the following approaches:

1. Direct Diplomatic Engagement: Trump would likely push for a high-level summit, bringing Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky to the negotiating table. He believes his personal charisma and negotiation skills could lead to a rapid ceasefire agreement to prevent further escalation. Trump would likely emphasize that both sides have suffered significant losses in the war, and that peace is the best outcome for all involved.
2. Strong Economic Leverage: Trump has historically favored using economic sanctions and incentives to influence international situations. As president, he might threaten to increase sanctions on Russia or impose new measures targeting critical sectors of the Russian economy. He could also pressure European countries to join in economic sanctions, creating a more comprehensive economic isolation of Russia.
3. Promoting International Mediation and Security Guarantees: Trump could call on organizations like the United Nations or NATO to provide security assurances that ensure Ukraine’s territorial integrity in exchange for concessions from Russia. He might also propose a solution where both sides’ troops gradually withdraw from conflict zones to establish a buffer zone, reducing the risk of renewed hostilities.
4. Military Deterrence: Although Trump has been cautious about direct military intervention, he might consider deploying additional troops in Poland and other Eastern European allied countries as a form of pressure on Russia, signaling that “the war must end.” This show of military presence could be enough to make Russia reconsider the costs of continuing the war.

Of course, reaching a quick peace agreement would require both parties to be open to negotiations, and these measures would need cooperation and compromise from both sides.