Washington, United States – Former US President Donald Trump has sparked widespread controversy with new statements. He asserted that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy “want to end the conflict in Ukraine.” He indicated that reaching a peace agreement “is very possible” in the coming period.
Trump said in a television interview that both sides had shown a clear willingness to end the war. This war has exhausted both countries and impacted the global economy. He added, “I’ve spoken to people close to both sides, and I can confirm that there is a real desire to calm down and end this horrific conflict.”
The former US president noted that if he were in the White House, he would have stopped the war within just 24 hours. He emphasized that effective diplomacy and political resolve can bring an end to the conflict, which has now entered its third year.
While there has been no official comment from the Kremlin or Zelenskyy’s office on Trump’s remarks, observers believe his words may reflect unannounced moves. There may be political mediation or preliminary understandings on the front lines.
Trump’s statement comes at a time of growing international calls for a ceasefire and growing demands for serious negotiations to end the war, especially after mounting human casualties and deteriorating humanitarian conditions in a number of Ukrainian cities.
It’s worth noting that Trump made the Ukraine war a central theme of his recent campaign speech. He pledged to restore stability to Europe and end “endless wars” if he were to return to the presidency.
