Donald Trump’s nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize has been withdrawn. Ukrainian lawmaker Oleksandr Merezhko, who nominated Trump in November, pulled the nomination, saying he no longer believes Trump can help end the war between Ukraine and Russia, reported The Economic Times.
Trump had claimed he could end the war “in 24 hours” if re-elected. But with no progress and Russia still refusing to engage in peace talks, Merezhko said Trump failed to live up to expectations. He criticised Trump for “dodging” the need to punish Russia and for showing signs of warming relations with Moscow.
In late May, Trump said he would give Russia two weeks to prove it was serious about peace. That deadline passed with no developments. Former British defence attaché John Foreman said Russian President Vladimir Putin likely ignored the deadline.
Ukrainian officials are concerned that U.S. focus is shifting to the Middle East.