Do you guys think there'll be a ceasefire in Ukraine soon?



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Here's what Grok says and I think it's probably correct considering Trump's statements on Rogan:



-- Claims of Preventing the War: Trump has frequently asserted that the war would not have occurred if he were president, suggesting that his relationship with Vladimir Putin would have deterred Russia from invading.



-- Ending the War Quickly: Trump has claimed he could end the conflict "in one day" or "in 24 hours" if elected, though he has not provided specific details on how he would achieve this. Critics express skepticism, pointing to the complexities of international conflicts.



-- Critique of U.S. Aid to Ukraine: He has criticized the extensive military and financial aid provided to Ukraine by the U.S., arguing that European countries should contribute more and that the U.S. should not bear the majority of the cost.



-- Peace Through Strength: Trump has mentioned a "peace through strength" approach. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy referenced this idea in his congratulations to Trump, expressing hope that it could lead to a just peace in Ukraine.



-- Vague on Victory: During a debate, Trump avoided committing to a Ukrainian victory, instead focusing on stopping deaths on both sides. This suggests a preference to end the conflict, even if it means not fully supporting Ukraine's territorial goals.



-- Comments on Putin and Zelenskyy: Trump has described Putin as "smart" and "savvy" regarding his actions in Ukraine, while he referred to Zelenskyy as "the greatest salesman of all time" due to the aid Ukraine receives from the U.S.



-- Territorial Concessions: His running mate, JD Vance, has spoken about potentially accepting a demilitarized zone along the current line of demarcation, implying Ukraine may need to cede some territory for peace


-- Pressure on Ukraine: Trump has suggested that Ukraine might need to make territorial concessions to Russia to achieve peace. This stance aligns more closely with Russian objectives than with Ukraine's aim of reclaiming all its territory.
