A strategic advisor to elected U.S. President Donald Trump, Brian Lanza, stated that the administration’s priority regarding Ukraine will focus on establishing peace rather than reclaiming lost territories, including Crimea. Emphasizing a realistic vision for peace, Lanza indicated that if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky demands the return of Crimea as a condition for peace, it would show a lack of seriousness. He reiterated the need for a dialogue centered on peace as the primary objective, rather than aspirations of military victory.