In just hours from now, Trump is expected to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a high-stakes phone call at 10 a.m. Eastern, days after Ukraine and Russia held their first direct talks in three years in Istanbul. The timing couldn’t be more critical. Trump, who has been vocal about resolving the war “in 24 hours” if re-elected, now has a unique chance to shape the diplomatic landscape while still out of office. But should Russia and Ukraine trust him? Ananya Dutta speaks to Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Bağcı, an expert in international relations based in Ankara and founder of the Global Advisory Group about Trump’s role in the conflict, how the U.S. is perceived by both sides, and what this could mean for the future of diplomacy in Eastern Europe.