Could Trump’s Gaza Success Be the Key to Peace in Ukraine? Zelensky Thinks So

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is posing a provocative question to the world: Could the same leadership that secured peace in Gaza do the same for Ukraine? His answer is a resounding yes, as he calls on President Donald Trump and the United States to replicate their Middle East success in Eastern Europe.
Zelensky has launched a charm offensive centered on the Gaza peace plan, which he has labeled a “success” and an “outstanding achievement” by President Trump. He is using this event to argue that strong, decisive American leadership is the single most important factor in resolving modern conflicts.
“If a war can be stopped in one region, then surely other wars can be stopped as well—including the Russian war,” Zelensky said, framing the issue in terms of replicable success. He believes the Gaza deal has created a “momentum for peace” that must be seized immediately.
To that end, Zelensky is actively engaging in diplomacy. He has personally congratulated Trump and has coordinated his stance with European leaders like Finland’s Alex Stubb. His message is consistent: a plan for peace in Ukraine is possible, and he has a “vision” for it, but it requires US engagement.
This hopeful, diplomatic messaging is delivered against the stark reality of continuous Russian attacks. With reports of a hospital bombed in Kharkiv and energy facilities hit across the country, Zelensky’s call is not merely optimistic but deeply urgent. It is a plea for a proven peacemaker to turn his attention to Europe’s largest conflict, backed by the military aid needed to hold the line.