US President Donald Trump has reignited his campaign for the Nobel Peace Prize while his administration reportedly collaborates with Russia on a controversial framework to end the Ukraine conflict.
Trump's Nobel Ambitions Resurface
On Tuesday, President Trump used his Truth Social platform to share a Fox News article from August titled 'President of peace': Trump tapped for Nobel Prize amid talks to end Russia-Ukraine war. This move comes as the Trump administration signals to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that Ukraine must accept a US-drafted peace framework with Russia.
The August article highlighted how two Republican representatives - Andy Ogles of Tennessee and Marlin Stutzman - had formally urged the Nobel Committee to give serious consideration to Trump for the prestigious Peace Prize. In their letter, the lawmakers argued that Trump's decisive leadership in securing diplomatic agreements and de-escalating global conflicts has contributed significantly to world peace.
International Support and Previous Nominations
Trump's Nobel aspirations aren't new. Earlier this year, he repeatedly insisted he deserved the award, claiming that not winning would be "a big insult to our country." The President notably stated, "I don't want it, I want the country to get it."
This isn't the first time foreign leaders have supported Trump's Nobel bid. During his trip to Cambodia, Prime Minister Hun Manet nominated Trump for the prize. Similarly, Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi informed the US President that she was putting forward his nomination.
However, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize ultimately went to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, leaving Trump empty-handed despite his persistent claims of having "solved several wars" since returning to office in January.
The Emerging US-Russia Peace Framework
According to Reuters reports citing informed sources, the US has drafted a peace framework that requires significant concessions from Ukraine. The proposed agreement allegedly includes:
- Ukraine surrendering contested territory to Russia
- Reducing the size of Ukraine's armed forces
- Limiting certain weapons capabilities
Washington has apparently communicated to President Zelensky that Ukraine must accept the main points of this framework. The two sources familiar with the matter confirmed that the proposals include multiple measures that would substantially weaken Ukraine's military position.
Diplomatic Movements and Regional Engagement
As these developments unfold, a US delegation led by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is currently in Kyiv on what's described as a 'fact-finding mission.' The delegation, which includes Army Chief of Staff General Randy George, is scheduled to meet with President Zelensky on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Zelensky has been actively engaging with other world leaders, recently holding talks with Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan. These discussions reportedly touched upon the US proposals for peace conditions, indicating the broader international dimension of the ongoing negotiations.
The timing of Trump's renewed Nobel push alongside revelations about the peace framework suggests a coordinated effort to position the US President as a peacemaker, even as the proposed terms appear to favor Russian interests at Ukraine's expense.
