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While Trump's motivations appear to center around ending the war as an inconvenience, the ramifications are far more profound for Ukraine and its European allies. Ukrainians have been engaged in this war for several years, fighting for not just territorial integrity, but for their national survival and identity. This investment in the conflict makes the potential sidelining of Ukraine in peace negotiations not only impractical but morally questionable.
European nations, supporting Ukraine, also harbor distinct political ambitions tied to the conflict, which Trump’s administration seems to overlook. Their long-term goals inform the security architecture of Europe that will necessarily evolve in response to an end of hostilities.