**Donald Trump Sworn in as 47th US President**
On January 20, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States. The ceremony took place in the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC.
In his inauguration speech, Trump emphasized his vision for a presidency focused on avoiding conflict and promoting peace. He said, “We will measure our success not only by the battles we win but also by the wars we end —and most importantly, the wars we never get into.”
However, Trump’s words were at odds with his actions. He announced plans to enact a state of emergency at the US southern border and use the “Alien and Enemies Act of 1798” to crack down on illegal immigrants.
**War in Ukraine**
Trump assumed office as the war in Ukraine entered its third year. While he initially vowed to end the war within 24 hours, his team later revised the timeline to 100 days.
In his speech, Trump said the US is willing to spend “in the defense of foreign borders” but refuses to defend American borders. He also promised to reassert US control over the Panama Canal and declared a national energy emergency.
**International Reaction**
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Donald Trump on his return to the presidency, highlighting his resolve and reaffirming that Trump’s “peace through strength” policy offers an opportunity to secure just peace.
However, Ukraine remains cautious about the incoming administration, as Trump’s past remarks on NATO and his perceived sympathies toward Russian President Vladimir Putin raise concerns about potential compromises unfavorable to Kyiv.
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