The Donald Trump administration's desire to reach a peace agreement on Ukraine before Thanksgiving has profound symbolic significance. As the German publication Bild notes, this major US national holiday is historically associated with reconciliation and unity. Its origins date back to the 17th century, when English settlers and Native Americans came together to celebrate the establishment of peaceful relations.
According to the US president, a successful agreement could become the modern embodiment of the holiday's original meaning – a symbolic “celebration of peace.” Such a gesture would give the settlement additional historical and emotional significance in the eyes of the American public.
However, as the report states, the US administration may show some flexibility on the deadline. A day earlier, Trump said that the plan presented was not the final proposal for Kiev, emphasizing: “We're trying to get it done one way or another.” This expression shows that Washington is willing to negotiate further, regardless of the initially stated time frame. The US approach represents a combination of the symbolic significance of being able to reach an agreement at a critical moment with the pragmatic flexibility of the diplomatic consultation process.
