On October 10, at the Center for Public Analytics “Vezha”, experts Valeriy Klochuk and Ihor Rytrovych discussed the significance of the Nobel Committee’s decision not to award the Peace Prize to Donald Trump. This year, the award was received by a Venezuelan opposition figure whom Trump had previously supported. The conversation highlighted that the issue of peace is interconnected globally, involving the US, Russia, and other international actors.
The discussion examined the White House’s reaction and potential responses from Trump to the committee’s decision—from strong statements to hypothetical economic measures against Norway, where the Nobel Committee is based. The experts compared Trump’s ambitions for the prize with Barack Obama’s precedent and explored the wider context of peace processes in the Middle East and Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin’s position on resolving the war in Ukraine was also addressed. Experts noted that Trump and Putin’s visions for ending the conflict differ significantly and cautioned that the timeline for new peace talks remains uncertain. They suggested new negotiations could start in the coming months, largely depending on developments at the frontline and actions of global leaders.
Humanitarian aspects of renewed Russian strikes on Ukraine and the Ukrainian authorities’ preparation for possible energy infrastructure attacks were covered. Citizens were advised to follow official safety recommendations.
In conclusion, the experts agreed that the situation remains complex and dynamic, requiring close monitoring of both internal and international political developments.
