Hillary Clinton Says She’d Nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize if He Ends Ukraine War Without Giving Territory to Russia

RYNI News | Blessing Isiuwa
17 August 2025

In a remark that has sent ripples through Washington and beyond, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton stunned political observers this week by saying she would nominate former President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize—on one condition: that he successfully negotiates an end to the grinding Russia-Ukraine war without forcing Kyiv to cede territory.

Clinton, who famously sparred with Trump in the bitterly fought 2016 presidential election, made the unexpected statement during an appearance on the podcast Raging Moderates. While she did not shy away from highlighting the magnitude of the challenge, she acknowledged that if Trump could broker such a peace deal, it would represent a diplomatic achievement of historic proportions.

“This would not be a meeting with a friend,” Clinton warned. “It would be a confrontation with an adversary—an adversary intent on weakening the United States and dismantling the Western alliance. To stand up to that, to insist on a ceasefire without surrendering territory, and to push for the withdrawal of Russian forces—that would require enormous resolve and strength.”

Her comments come as discussions swirl in diplomatic circles about the possibility of future negotiations to end a war that has scarred Europe for over two years, displaced millions, and strained the global economy. The suggestion that Trump—whose foreign policy legacy has long divided Americans—could become a central player in resolving the conflict shocked even seasoned analysts.

Clinton laid out her reasoning clearly, noting that the path to peace must not come at Ukraine’s expense. “If a deal were structured in which Putin is compelled to pull back troops and demonstrate genuine good faith,” she said, “and if Trump were the one to secure it, I would have no hesitation in nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize.”

The statement drew an almost playful response from Trump himself. In an interview with Fox News, he quipped, “Well, that was very nice. I may have to start liking her again.”

The exchange highlights the unpredictable dynamics of American politics, where even fierce rivals can occasionally find common ground—albeit in the most surprising of contexts. While critics are already questioning the plausibility of such an outcome, Clinton’s words underscore the gravity of the war and the yearning for a resolution that protects Ukraine’s sovereignty.

Whether Trump takes up the challenge remains uncertain. But one thing is clear: the prospect of Clinton nominating her former rival for the world’s most prestigious peace honor has captured imaginations on both sides of the Atlantic.

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