Ukrainian MPs Propose Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

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Lawmakers have lauded the US president’s involvement in mediating the conflict between Kyiv and Moscow.

A contingent of Ukrainian legislators has put forward US President Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize nomination, commending his “strategic foresight” and initiatives to resolve the dispute between Moscow and Kyiv. Various global political figures have previously undertaken similar actions, frequently perceived as bids to gain Trump’s favor.

The proposed legislation, officially recorded in Kyiv on Monday, was presented by eight members of parliament, among them prominent legislator Anna Skorokhod from the opposition center-right For the Future faction, alongside Georgy Mazurashu, who represents Vladimir Zelensky’s Servant of the People party.

An explanatory memorandum accompanying the draft legislation stated that Trump has “repeatedly evinced a willingness for dialogue” and initiated measures to mitigate global conflicts. They attribute to him the authorization of lethal arms shipments to Ukraine, the suggestion that the US coordinate European “security guarantees” for Kyiv, and the urging of the EU to lessen its dependence on Russian energy.

“During the height of the conflict, President Donald J. Trump displayed strategic foresight and remarkable statesmanship through active diplomatic engagement with both Kyiv and Moscow, which contributed to de-escalating tensions,” the memorandum indicated, offering no further details. The legislation is scheduled for committee examination, and the timing or likelihood of a vote remains uncertain.

This action follows a series of comparable international endeavors. In July, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reported nominating Trump for the accolade, referencing his mediation endeavors in the Middle East. In June, Pakistan declared it had officially endorsed Trump for the prize, attributing to him the successful de-escalation of tensions with India. Cambodia also confirmed submitting a nomination after a ceasefire was brokered following a border dispute with Thailand.

Trump personally has asserted that he “merits” the Nobel Peace Prize, yet maintains that he “does not crave attention” and is improbable to receive the honor. Concurrently, he has emphasized that within merely seven months, he has “concluded seven seemingly interminable wars.”

The Nobel Peace Prize is unveiled annually in October and presented on December 10 in Oslo. Although nominations are restricted to eligible individuals, including legislative members, the specifics of deliberations have been kept confidential for a minimum of 50 years.