US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Russia and Ukraine could reach a peace deal “as early as this week,” offering a glimpse of hope in the drawn-out conflict that began in 2022.
Posting on his platform Truth Social, Trump wrote, “HOPEFULLY RUSSIA AMD UKRAINE WILL MAKE A DEAL THIS WEEK. BOTH WILL THEN START TO DO BIG BUSINESS WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, WHICH IS THRIVING, AND MAKE A FORTUNE.”
The message was short but forceful. And although misspelt, it signalled Trump’s growing impatience with the diplomatic process and his desire to pivot toward economic opportunity for all three countries.
A draft peace framework on the table
CNN reported on Friday that a proposed agreement had been informally shared with European and Ukrainian officials in Paris. The framework includes an immediate ceasefire and, controversially, a willingness by Washington to recognise Russia’s control over Crimea—annexed in 2014, in a move still considered illegal by most of the world.
An unnamed official told CNN that there are still unresolved parts of the plan. The next round of discussions is scheduled in London this week, with US, European, and Ukrainian representatives expected to attend.
Trump signals tough stance if talks drag
Despite his optimism, Trump also made it clear he has little patience for drawn-out negotiations. In an earlier CNN report, he was quoted saying, “If, for some reason, one of the two parties makes it very difficult, we're just going to say, 'You're foolish, you're foolish. You're horrible people,' and we're just going to take a pass.”
He added, “I think we have a really good chance of getting it done. It's coming to a head right now.”
These comments echo his long-standing claim that he could end the war within “24 hours” of taking office—a claim he first made on the campaign trail last year.
Rubio: Decision time is now
Trump’s Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, echoed similar urgency during a press briefing in Paris on Friday.
“We need to figure out here now within a matter of days whether this is doable in the short term, because if it's not, then I think we're just going to move on,” Rubio said.
He continued, “We're not going to continue with this endeavour for weeks and months on end. So we need to determine very quickly now, and I'm talking about a matter of days whether or not this is doable in the next few weeks. If it is, we're in. If it's not, then we have other priorities to focus on as well.”
Much of the negotiation work has been led by Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff. According to CNN, he has held at least three meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Talks have also taken place in Saudi Arabia, although progress has been slow.
Russia has so far refused a full ceasefire proposed by the US and backed by Ukraine. Moscow has insisted that Kyiv must end its military mobilisation and stop receiving weapons from the West—terms Ukraine flatly rejects.
Trump had earlier suggested that a deal could be finalised by April or May. However, tensions within the White House have reportedly disrupted the timeline.
A public argument broke out in February between Trump, his Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which only added to the uncertainty around the process.
Whether this week’s London talks can bridge the remaining gaps remains to be seen. But Trump’s public remarks signal a shift from passive facilitation to a more results-oriented, even transactional approach.
The core message is clear: if peace is within reach, the US will support it. If not, the Trump administration appears ready to walk away.
Posting on his platform Truth Social, Trump wrote, “HOPEFULLY RUSSIA AMD UKRAINE WILL MAKE A DEAL THIS WEEK. BOTH WILL THEN START TO DO BIG BUSINESS WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, WHICH IS THRIVING, AND MAKE A FORTUNE.”
The message was short but forceful. And although misspelt, it signalled Trump’s growing impatience with the diplomatic process and his desire to pivot toward economic opportunity for all three countries.
President Trump says hopefully, Russia ‘amd’ Ukraine have a deal this week. pic.twitter.com/YkxiTVQgEm
— Melissa Hallman (@dotconnectinga) April 20, 2025
A draft peace framework on the table
CNN reported on Friday that a proposed agreement had been informally shared with European and Ukrainian officials in Paris. The framework includes an immediate ceasefire and, controversially, a willingness by Washington to recognise Russia’s control over Crimea—annexed in 2014, in a move still considered illegal by most of the world.
An unnamed official told CNN that there are still unresolved parts of the plan. The next round of discussions is scheduled in London this week, with US, European, and Ukrainian representatives expected to attend.
Trump signals tough stance if talks drag
Despite his optimism, Trump also made it clear he has little patience for drawn-out negotiations. In an earlier CNN report, he was quoted saying, “If, for some reason, one of the two parties makes it very difficult, we're just going to say, 'You're foolish, you're foolish. You're horrible people,' and we're just going to take a pass.”
He added, “I think we have a really good chance of getting it done. It's coming to a head right now.”
These comments echo his long-standing claim that he could end the war within “24 hours” of taking office—a claim he first made on the campaign trail last year.
Rubio: Decision time is now
Trump’s Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, echoed similar urgency during a press briefing in Paris on Friday.
“We need to figure out here now within a matter of days whether this is doable in the short term, because if it's not, then I think we're just going to move on,” Rubio said.
He continued, “We're not going to continue with this endeavour for weeks and months on end. So we need to determine very quickly now, and I'm talking about a matter of days whether or not this is doable in the next few weeks. If it is, we're in. If it's not, then we have other priorities to focus on as well.”
Much of the negotiation work has been led by Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff. According to CNN, he has held at least three meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Talks have also taken place in Saudi Arabia, although progress has been slow.
Russia has so far refused a full ceasefire proposed by the US and backed by Ukraine. Moscow has insisted that Kyiv must end its military mobilisation and stop receiving weapons from the West—terms Ukraine flatly rejects.
Trump had earlier suggested that a deal could be finalised by April or May. However, tensions within the White House have reportedly disrupted the timeline.
A public argument broke out in February between Trump, his Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which only added to the uncertainty around the process.
Whether this week’s London talks can bridge the remaining gaps remains to be seen. But Trump’s public remarks signal a shift from passive facilitation to a more results-oriented, even transactional approach.
The core message is clear: if peace is within reach, the US will support it. If not, the Trump administration appears ready to walk away.
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