Trump's Unconventional Push for Ukraine Peace Highlights Lack of Global Rules
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Donald Trump is promoting a direct settlement to end the war in Ukraine. The former U.S. president, acting as a self-appointed mediator, is urging Ukrainian and European officials to accept a plan he developed with Moscow.
This approach has no formal international framework to guide it. Experts note that global diplomacy lacks established standards for how to conduct peace negotiations.
The absence of clear rules allows for highly irregular tactics. Trump's strategy, which bypasses official channels, underscores how such processes can vary wildly depending on the individuals involved.