Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hope that Donald Trump could help end the Russia-Ukraine war. After the inauguration ceremony, Trump also said that he would impose sanctions on Russia if Kremlin does not come to the negotiating table for ceasefire.

Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said she believes there'll be a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine this year. "I'm pretty sure there will be a peace agreement this year," said Valtonen, speaking at an event at the World Economic Forum in Davos,

Trump has offered little insight into how he intends to fulfill his campaign pledge to end the fighting between Russia and Ukraine.