Donald Trump did not secure the Nobel Peace Prize but received backing from Vladimir Putin regarding the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Putin praised the deal between Israel and Hamas, calling it a significant achievement by the US president if it holds. Despite claims by Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump’s supporters that Trump deserved the prize for his Middle East efforts, the winner this year was Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado for her dedication to democratic rights in Venezuela. Nominations for the prize closed shortly after Trump took office, and the winner was chosen by a panel of judges appointed by the Norwegian Parliament. Putin commended Trump’s contributions to resolving conflicts like the Gaza ceasefire and Ukraine crisis, emphasizing his commitment to tackling longstanding issues. Trump expressed gratitude to Putin on his social media platform for recognizing his peace efforts. Putin criticized past Nobel Peace Prize decisions, suggesting that some recipients had not significantly contributed to global peace, possibly alluding to Barack Obama’s swift award early in his presidency. Putin mentioned discussing strategies to end the Ukraine conflict with Trump during a summit in Alaska, highlighting their mutual understanding and ongoing dialogue on the matter.