As Donald Trump’s administration prepares to take office, advisor Bryan Lanza emphasizes a focus on achieving peace in Ukraine, rather than reclaiming territories occupied by Russia. In an interview, he urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to present a ‘realistic vision for peace,’ suggesting that a claim for the Crimea peninsula would imply Zelensky is ‘not serious.’ While Trump and his team criticize Western support for Ukraine, the exact strategy for ending the war remains unclear, with options ranging from ceasing aid to negotiating territorial concessions for security guarantees.