President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine have been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2026. The information was made public by the organisation Sociaty. The reaction of the US President is expected Donald Trump, who had not previously received this award.
Zelensky and Ukrainians among the nominees
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine have been officially nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2026. This was reported by Sociaty on its Instagram page.
The nomination is related to the contribution of Ukrainians and the President to the struggle for peace and democracy during the war.
Donald Trump's expected reaction
US President Donald Trump, who did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize, is likely to react to this news. In previous years, Trump has repeatedly expressed dissatisfaction with the decisions of the Nobel Committee.
His comments often concerned the selection process and transparency of the awards.
Context.
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded annually to individuals or organisations for their significant contribution to peace. This is the first time Ukraine has been nominated in such a format, when both the President and the entire nation are recognised. The winners are expected to be announced in autumn 2026.
