Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recently made a surprising statement, saying she would nominate her longtime political rival, US President Donald Trump, for a Nobel Peace Prize—if he succeeds in ending the Russia-Ukraine war without forcing Kyiv to give up any territory to Moscow. Clinton made the remarks hours before Trump’s high-profile meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
Speaking on the ‘Raging Moderates’ podcast, Clinton emphasized the stakes of the Alaska summit, saying, “If he could bring about the end to this terrible war without putting Ukraine in a position to concede territory, it would be remarkable. If President Trump were the architect of that, I’d nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize.” She highlighted the challenge of dealing with Putin, describing him as an adversary seeking to undermine the US and the Western alliance.
The Clinton-Trump rivalry dates back to the 2016 US presidential election, during which Trump defeated Clinton in a heated contest. Over the years, Clinton has criticized Trump for his admiration of authoritarian leaders like Putin and questioned his suitability for office. Despite this contentious history, her remarks suggest a recognition of the significance of a potential breakthrough in ending the war on terms favorable to Ukraine.
Trump has repeatedly pledged to end the Ukraine conflict quickly, although concerns remain about the feasibility of achieving this given Putin’s territorial demands. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who was not invited to the Alaska summit, has firmly rejected any territorial concessions.
Following the summit, both Trump and Putin described the three-hour talks as productive, moving closer to a potential resolution of the conflict. Trump noted that multiple points of agreement were reached on Ukraine’s behalf, but stressed, “It’s not a done deal at all… Ukraine has to agree.” Putin described the discussions as “constructive and mutually respectful” and encouraged Ukraine and European leaders to engage in the process while avoiding actions that could jeopardize progress.
Trump echoed the sentiment, calling the summit “extremely productive” and acknowledging one “very significant” breakthrough, while cautioning that formal agreements would require consultations with Zelensky and European allies before any final deal could be confirmed.
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