Francisco Pereira Coutinho, an international law expert, asserts that a resolution to the war in Ukraine has never been close to realization. He dismisses envoys sent by Donald Trump as lacking the necessary experience and authority to broker a deal. Coutinho suggests Trump has become entangled in a difficult situation—a “swamp”—in the Middle East, implying his involvement is counterproductive. The expert’s comments cast doubt on the potential for Trump-led initiatives to successfully mediate an end to the conflict in Ukraine. He believes the current efforts are fundamentally flawed and unlikely to yield positive results. Coutinho’s analysis points to complexities and challenges that impede any swift end to hostilities in Ukraine. His perspective highlights the limitations of external mediation attempts.