President Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize nomination was abruptly withdrawn by the Ukrainian lawmaker who had proposed it, citing Trump’s failure to advance a ceasefire in the Russia–Ukraine conflict.
At a Glance
- Oleksandr Merezhko, a senior Ukrainian MP, withdrew Trump’s Nobel nomination.
- He said he “lost any sort of faith and belief” in Trump’s ability to secure peace.
- Merezhko nominated Trump in November after promising a ceasefire deal.
- He accused Trump of “choosing the path of appeasement” toward Russia.
- The move follows stalled Kyiv–Moscow negotiations and fresh Russian attacks.
Nomination Rescinded Over Broken Ceasefire Promise
Oleksandr Merezhko, chairman of Ukraine’s parliamentary foreign affairs committee, announced that he was withdrawing his nomination of Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. The original nomination, submitted in November 2024, was based on Trump’s promise to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine within 24 hours of reentering office.
Now, with no truce in sight and violence escalating, Merezhko says he has “lost any sort of faith and belief” in Trump’s intentions, accusing him of appeasing Russia and ignoring continued missile strikes on Kyiv. He added that Trump’s failure to speak out against Putin’s actions disqualified him from any recognition tied to peace diplomacy.
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What This Signals for Peace and Politics
The reversal casts a shadow over Trump’s past and future peace credentials. Merezhko’s withdrawal follows a collapsed 30-day truce proposal put forward by U.S. mediators earlier this year, which Russia rejected outright. Ukrainian officials have grown increasingly skeptical that Trump’s approach would yield any tangible results in the ongoing conflict.
Critics say the move reflects deeper concerns that Trump’s reluctance to impose pressure on Moscow could undermine Ukraine’s position and embolden further aggression. Analysts now believe Merezhko’s nomination was a calculated gamble—one that ultimately backfired.
The Bigger Picture: Peace Prize Politics
Trump has previously claimed credit for de-escalation between India and Pakistan and has touted his role in various Middle East accords. However, his current peace prize prospects now hinge on more than self-declared victories.
While Pakistan reportedly plans to nominate him for future diplomatic efforts, the Ukrainian withdrawal demonstrates how fragile such endorsements can be. Without meaningful breakthroughs or active engagement, Trump’s Nobel ambitions may face further political and moral scrutiny.
For a prize rooted in peace, the message is clear: symbolic pledges aren’t enough—results must follow.
