Cunning Balance: Sky News Evaluates Whether Trump's Influence on Putin Can End the War in Ukraine.

According to Sky News military analyst Deborah Haynes, the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States will impact Russian leader Vladimir Putin and his military actions in Ukraine. Haynes states that Trump will seek to negotiate a deal that ends the war but does not allow Putin to win. She argues that for such an agreement to be reached, it is important that it is acceptable to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. She also expresses the opinion that Trump's unpredictable style could aid in reaching a compromise between the parties, which was previously unattainable.

Haynes emphasizes that the U.S. has significant influence over the course of the war in Ukraine due to its military support. She warns that any decision by Trump to reduce this support could significantly worsen the situation for Ukraine. The expert also asserts that European allies lack the military capacity to fill the void that would arise from a reduction in support from the U.S.

The text also mentions the issue of Ukraine's NATO membership. Zelensky agreed to a freeze in the war if Ukraine receives membership in the alliance. However, Haynes believes this is unlikely, as both Trump and Putin are against such a move. Yet, a possible compromise could involve the deployment of NATO troops in Ukraine to ensure security and deter Russia.