How elusive Trump’s unpredictability has wrong-footed panicking Putin & could force him to accept humiliating peace deal
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PRESIDENT Donald Trump has managed to wrong-foot Vladimir Putin using his elusive unpredictability, says a former foreign policy advisor. The Republican powerhouse has only been back in power for a few days but he has already placed Vlad under serious pressure to agree to a humiliating peace deal to end the Ukraine war.
![[Donald Trump speaking at a table.]](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/01/image_dba99a.jpeg?strip=all&w=959)
The newly-elected president threw the gauntlet directly at Vlad's feet just days into his reign as he threatened the despot with a sling of damaging sanctions if he refuses to negotiate with Ukraine. The Republican stalwart said he isn't afraid of crippling Russia with financial ruin as he branded Putin's war "ridiculous".
![[Vladimir Putin sitting at a table.]](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/01/image_becaa2.webp?strip=all&w=822)
Former advisor on UK affairs to the US Congress Lee Cohen told The Sun Trump has a number of key traits which has helped him stand toe-to-toe with Russia's feared despot. Cohen feels Don's background as a business mogul and a successful entrepreneur makes him stand out from other typical politicians.
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His knowledge of people from various backgrounds helps him use unconventional tactics to cut through the usual political bravado and keep the upper hand over his rivals. Speaking on Trump's unique character, Cohen said: "He's very independent minded, and he's had a track record of success in making deals.
![[Map of Trump's proposed peace plan for Ukraine, showing territorial divisions and troop deployments.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/VP-07_11-UKRAINE-TRUMP_MAP.jpg?strip=all&quality=100&w=728)
"What's unique is that because he comes from a business background and a deal making background this is a departure from where most world leaders come from.". "So there's the hint of unpredictability, but it's backed up by his peaceful strength approach," he added.
![[Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.]](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2025/01/image_d63394.webp?strip=all&w=960)
