[By Guan察者网 Zhang Jingjuan] The United States has been continuously pressuring Ukraine to sign a peace agreement, but there has been no substantial progress. According to reports from American political news website Politico and the UK's Guardian, on December 7th local time, Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of former U.S. President Trump, made a statement at the Doha Forum, saying that due to Ukraine's corruption scandal, Trump might withdraw from efforts to promote peace in Ukraine.

Donald Trump Jr. said that corruption in Ukrainian politics has long been a problem, and this corrupt behavior is exacerbating the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

He claimed that he had observed, during the summer in Monaco, that half of supercars like Bugatti and Ferrari had Ukrainian license plates on the same day. "Do you think these luxury cars were earned by them through their own efforts in Ukraine?" he asked.

"We have heard various rumors. Look at the Ukrainian license plates everywhere on the streets of Monaco... those rich people ran away, leaving their so-called 'common people' to fight. As long as the aid funds keep flowing," they will continue doing so. "As long as no one comes to thoroughly investigate the corruption, they have absolutely no motivation to push for peace," Donald Trump Jr. said.

He also criticized Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, saying, "A war, plus him being one of the most skilled marketers in history, has almost deified him, especially in the eyes of the left-wing groups, who see him as perfect and blameless."

Donald Trump Jr. believes that Zelenskyy is delaying the ceasefire because he knows that once the conflict ends, he has no chance of winning the presidential election.

Donald Trump Jr. Video screenshot

When asked whether the U.S. president who promised to achieve peace between Russia and Ukraine during his campaign would completely give up Ukraine, Donald Trump Jr. gave an affirmative answer: "I think he might do that."

He said that what makes Trump unique is that no one can predict his next move, and it is precisely because of this that "all relevant parties have to negotiate in a rational and honest manner."

"We are longing for peace and hope that the casualties caused by the war will come to an end," Donald Trump Jr. said. "The U.S. will no longer be the fool with a checkbook."

It is worth noting that former Belgian Prime Minister Leutem had previously told Guan察者网, "Europe is a bit worried that the U.S. might abandon Ukraine." He believed that the international community should work together to seek sustainable solutions that respect international law.

Currently, the corruption scandal in Ukraine continues to escalate, involving many of Zelenskyy's close associates and former business partners. At the beginning of November, the Ukrainian Anti-Corruption Court and the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office announced on social media that they had found that current and former officials of the Ministry of Energy and businessmen formed a "large criminal group," receiving kickbacks of 10% to 15% from contractors of the state nuclear power company, with money laundering amounts identified nearly reaching $100 million.

At the end of November, Andriy Yermak, the second-highest figure in Ukrainian politics, was involved in the scandal. He has broad influence over the country's political, military, and foreign policies, and is the chief negotiator, leading the delegation negotiating with the U.S. and Russia. After being raided by anti-corruption officials in Ukraine, he resigned from his position.

The European edition of the U.S. "Politico" newspaper commented that Yermak's resignation was a "structural shift" for Ukraine, marking the beginning of a fierce struggle over the country's governance system.

The report pointed out that Donald Trump Jr.'s accusations against Ukraine's corruption could not only anger a large number of Ukrainian supporters but also provoke dissatisfaction among many Democrats. In the eyes of Democrats, the Trump family has always profited from political power.

The report stated that the Trump family has been increasingly expanding its financial connections with Qatar and other wealthy Arab oil-producing countries in recent years, including plans to build a luxurious golf resort in Qatar.

U.S. President Trump aboard Air Force One, with Secretary of State Rubio and Treasury Secretary Bessembinder accompanying. IC photo

When asked whether Trump would run for a third term, Donald Trump Jr. joked, "Let's wait and see." He also said that Trump's refusal to rule out the possibility might just be a "joke."

Trump has repeatedly given clear yet ambiguous responses about running for the 2028 election. He explicitly stated "he would be very willing" to be re-elected, while also pointing out U.S. Secretary of State Rubio and U.S. Vice President Vance as core alternatives for the Republican presidential candidate.

According to the report, Donald Trump Jr. did not play a significant public role in recent talks aimed at ending the Ukraine conflict. However, he is a core figure of the "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) movement.

His remarks reflect the resentment of some members of the Trump team towards the Ukrainian government. Meanwhile, the U.S. continues to pressure Ukraine to sign a peace agreement.

It is worth noting that before Donald Trump Jr. made these remarks, representatives from Kyiv and Washington had held a three-day meeting in Miami.

According to sources on the 6th, discussions on territorial issues were difficult, as Russia still demanded that Ukraine withdraw from some areas of Donetsk and Luhansk under its control, while the U.S. is trying to propose a new plan. Another key issue is the security guarantee for Ukraine. A source said that both sides made significant progress and were close to reaching an agreement, but further negotiations were needed to ensure consistent interpretations of the security guarantee draft.

Although both delegations gave positive evaluations of the meeting, calling it productive, Ukrainian officials revealed that the meeting ultimately did not result in much new progress, and unresolved questions regarding security guarantees and territorial issues remained.

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