Zelenskyy Proposes Trump for Nobel Peace Prize if He Sends Tomahawk Missiles to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Thursday that Ukraine will nominate former U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, contingent upon his agreement to provide Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine and assist in brokering a ceasefire with Russia, reports 24brussels.
Zelenskyy revealed that discussions between him and President Biden during the recent United Nations General Assembly indicated an openness to considering the possibility of military support, stating, “During our most recent meeting, I didn’t hear a ‘no.’ What I did hear was that work will continue at the technical level.”
The Ukrainian leader emphasized the significance of Trump’s potential role, explaining, “The plan for ending the war won’t be easy, but it is certainly the way forward. And if Trump gives the world — above all, the Ukrainian people — the chance for such a ceasefire, then yes, he should be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. We will nominate him on behalf of Ukraine.”
Trump has actively expressed interest in receiving the Nobel Prize, previously claiming that he has “ended seven wars” and attempting to contact Norwegian officials regarding the award. Zelenskyy also highlighted the strategic advantage that Tomahawk missiles, capable of reaching targets up to 1,500 kilometers away, would provide Ukraine, referring to them as essential for compelling Russia to engage in negotiations. “These missiles could sober the Russians up a bit, bringing them to the negotiating table,” he stated.
Zelenskyy noted that Ukraine had made a formal request for long-range missiles during Biden’s presidency, a request that was ultimately denied. In response to inquiries about the missile deployment, Trump stated earlier this week that he had “sort of” made a decision about the provision of Tomahawks but sought clarity on their intended use. “I sort of made a decision pretty much. I think I want to find out what they’re doing with them, where they’re sending them, I guess. I have to ask that question,” he remarked, expressing concern about the potential for escalation.
Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova issued a stern warning during a Wednesday briefing, cautioning that the transfer of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine would escalate the conflict dramatically and inflict severe damage on Russian-American relations. “Such actions would lead to a new serious stage of escalation in the Ukrainian crisis,” she stated.
