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Ukrainian government officials and diplomatic representatives intensified their calls for an accelerated peace negotiation process in Kyiv this week, seeking a resolution to the ongoing conflict with Russia by signaling that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump represents a unique opportunity to broker a definitive peace deal. This strategic pivot comes as the Ukrainian leadership acknowledges the shifting geopolitical landscape following the American election, aiming to leverage Trump's stated desire for a swift end to hostilities to secure favorable terms before the humanitarian and economic toll of the war deepens further. The shift in rhetoric underscores a pragmatic recognition by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s administration that traditional diplomatic channels may have reached a stalemate. By positioning Donald Trump as a primary mediator, Ukraine is attempting to align itself with the incoming administration’s foreign policy goals, specifically the promise of a non-interventionist yet decisive approach to international conflicts. Ukrainian officials believe that Trump’s unpredictable negotiation style and his personal brand of "deal-making" could bypass the bureaucratic inertia that has characterized previous multilateral talks. From an economic perspective, the urgency is driven by the severe strain on Ukraine's national budget and the increasing fatigue among Western donors. The Ukrainian economy has been sustained largely through international aid, but there is growing concern that without a clear roadmap to peace, financial support may dwindle. By advocating for an accelerated timeline, Kyiv hopes to stabilize its markets, begin large-scale reconstruction efforts, and provide the private sector with the security necessary for long-term investment. However, the call for Trump to intervene is not without risks, as Ukrainian officials emphasize that any brokered deal must respect the country's territorial integrity and sovereignty. Discussions are currently focusing on what concessions might be pushed by the new U.S. administration and how Ukraine can maintain its security guarantees in a post-conflict environment. The diplomatic community is now closely monitoring the transition of power in Washington to see how the President-elect response to Ukraine's overtures and whether a formal summit could be scheduled in early 2025.