WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism on Sunday that Russia and Ukraine might reach a peace agreement within the week, potentially bringing an end to the prolonged conflict that has gripped Eastern Europe for over two years.
In a statement posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote in all caps: “BOTH WILL THEN START TO DO BIG BUSINESS WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, WHICH IS THRIVING, AND MAKE A FORTUNE!”
The remark came amid renewed international efforts to mediate peace between Moscow and Kyiv. While neither the Kremlin nor the Ukrainian government has confirmed any scheduled high-level negotiations this week, recent reports have suggested back-channel talks are taking place with the involvement of international mediators.
Trump, who is widely expected to be the Republican frontrunner in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, has frequently claimed that the war in Ukraine would not have escalated under his leadership. In past campaign events, he has vowed to broker a deal between the two nations “within 24 hours” of returning to office, although no specifics of such a plan have been made public.
The conflict, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and widespread destruction, displacing millions and reshaping global geopolitical alliances.
While Trump’s statement did not cite any concrete developments or ongoing diplomatic efforts, it echoes his earlier rhetoric that peace would be beneficial not only for Europe but also for U.S. economic interests. His suggestion that both nations could “make a fortune” through business with the United States has drawn criticism from some foreign policy experts, who argue that peace processes should prioritize human rights, justice, and long-term stability over commercial gain.
As of this writing, the White House has not issued an official response to Trump’s remarks, and both Ukrainian and Russian officials have remained silent on any immediate breakthrough.
Edgaroo Hernal started college at UP Diliman and received his BA in Economics from San Sebastian College, Manila, and Masters in Information Systems Management from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University in Oak Brook, IL. He has 25 years of copy editing and management experience at Thomson West, a subsidiary of Thomson Reuters.
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