Russia has signalled its support for US President Donald Trump’s nomination for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his efforts to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine, even as Nobel experts caution that the award traditionally honours long-term humanitarian and institutional contributions rather than short-term political interventions.
What did Russia say about Trump’s Nobel bid?
Russia has publicly indicated support for US President Donald Trump’s candidature for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. State news agency TASS quoted Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov on Friday, signalling Moscow’s approval.
The Kremlin’s endorsement comes amid repeated statements of gratitude for Trump’s efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy also said that Kyiv would nominate Trump for the Nobe