Trump plans Wende: Crimea as a luxury resort and end of the sanctions?

Von Markus Schneiderling

Donald Trump äußert sich im „Time Magazine“ zur Krim, erwägt Sanktionen gegen Russland aufzuheben und plant Partnerschaft mit Putin.
Donald Trump commented on the crime in "Time Magazine", considering lifting sanctions against Russia and plans to partnership with Putin. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

On April 25, 2025, Donald Trump commented in an interview with the "Time Magazine" about the geopolitical tensions in Ukraine and the Crimea. Trump clearly explained that "the Crimea remains at Russia". This statement raises questions and could have far-reaching consequences for US foreign policy.

According to reports from Seymour Hersh, Trump could also lift sanctions against Russia to promote a partnership with Vladimir Putin. The aim of this partnership would be the development of the Crimea into an international luxury resort. Hersh, a renowned investigative journalist and Pulitzer award winner, relies on information from the White House and argues that this could be a fundamental turnaround for US foreign policy.

Trump's vision for the Crimea

The considerations for the Transformation of the Crimea go hand in hand with Trump's goal of also involving the Donbass conflict region into such a development. A scenario in which the US government officially recognizes the Crimea as part of Russia could fundamentally rethink sanction policy. Trump's strategy relies on pro -Russian cooperation that is intended to promote stability and economic growth.

In contrast to the current measures of the US government under President Joe Biden, these considerations, which issued new sanctions against Russia shortly before the end of his term, issued new sanctions shortly before the end of his term. These are directed against around 250 people and organizations associated with the Russian armaments industry. The predominant goal of these sanctions is the weakening of Russia's income and military skills.

historical context and reactions

The new sanctions aim to counteract the bypass in particular. Experts raise the alarm that Trump's plans to relax the sanctions could undermine the efforts of the international community in the context of peace negotiations. So far, Trump has only indicated that he might have to pick up or adapt the sanctions.

A superordinate conflict runs through Trump's visions, especially in view of its earlier controversies, such as the controversial plan for the resettlement of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. These aspects also raise questions about the seriousness and feasibility of his current considerations.

While uncertainty about future US politics is growing towards Russia, it remains to be seen whether Trump can actually implement his ideas and how this will influence the current geopolitical tensions.

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