What Trump wantsHe wants the Nobel Peace Prize. That’s well known. Could he get it for an agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan? Yes. So the Ukrainian track here is secondary. But a ceasefire between Ukraine and the Russians would definitely secure him that prize. That’s why he wants a ceasefire. There’s no time for peace by October 10."Will Trump stop helping us if he doesn’t get what he wants? No. The aid for us is being purchased with European funds. Would he give up billions of dollars for what?"What do we want?We want everything to end on our terms. Is that possible? Not today."Do we want a ceasefire at this stage, even along the current front line? I do. And I think most others do as well."Now about territorial exchange. Can we hold Donbas? If yes, then let’s show that we can. Then Trump will tell Putin that he won’t be able to take these territories. If we can’t hold these territories, then what questions do we have about an exchange?Now the key point: is a ceasefire a defeat in the war? Even if it involves a territorial exchange? No. Because it does not end the war.The lesson is simple. Neither Trump nor Putin, nor we, can decide anything without the situation on the battlefield.SourceAbout the author. Viktor Andrusiv, political and public figure, analyst, and publicist.The editorial team does not always share the opinions expressed by blog or column authors.