Donald Trump "doesn't care" how the wars in Ukraine and Israel end and simply wants them "behind him", his former National Security Advisor John Bolton has claimed.
Speaking on GB News, Bolton said Trump views the conflicts as "Biden's wars" and doesn't want them affecting his horizon.
"It's a situation where Trump says if he was president, none of this would have happened", Bolton told GB News.
The former advisor suggested this stance could have significant implications for Ukraine's future, noting it could be either "bad news for Ukraine but maybe good news for Ukraine".
John Bolton is fearful about what a Trump presidency might mean for Ukraine
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Bolton's comments come as Trump prepares to take office with a markedly different vision for America's role in global conflicts.
The president-elect has previously claimed he could end the war between Russia and Ukraine in one day.
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Ukrainian officials have expressed both concern and cautious optimism about Trump's approach, with some hoping he might act "faster and more decisively than President Joe Biden".
However, there are worries that Trump might suddenly halt military support for Ukraine and press for territorial concessions to Russia.
Trump is also seeking friendly relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to recent reports.
According to Bolton, Trump's potential vice presidential candidate JD Vance has outlined a specific settlement proposal for Ukraine.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky is welcomed by Prime Minister Sir Keir StarmerPAThe plan would allow Russia to maintain control of currently held territories.
It would also include establishing a demilitarised zone and require Ukraine to agree not to join NATO "for the foreseeable future".
Bolton characterised this proposal starkly, saying: "The only issue from Russia is they could have asked for more, but for Ukraine it's a disaster".
This proposed settlement aligns with concerns from Kyiv about potential territorial concessions under a Trump presidency.
Ukrainian officials are developing strategies to persuade Trump that "a strong Ukraine can support his political goals".
Kyiv aims to convince Trump that Ukraine represents a profitable investment rather than a financial burden.
"If his goal is to project strength and to say eventually that 'I'm better than Biden, that Biden failed and I ended [the war],' then selling out Ukraine is not the way forward", said former Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
Ukrainian industry experts are highlighting the country's lithium deposits and profitable gas market as potential incentives for American business interests.
NaftoGaz president Oleksii Chernyshov noted that Trump's administration includes people with "more business expertise".
