Russia-Ukraine War / 'Promised to end the war in 24 hours, but 54 days have passed'?... Read Trump's reply

Russia-Ukraine War: US President Donald Trump had claimed several times during the election campaign that if he comes to power, he will end the Russia-Ukraine war in just 24 hours. But 54 days have passed since he came to power, and the war has not ended yet. Although talks are going on regarding ceasefire, Trump had to clarify his old claim.

In a recent television interview, Trump clarified that his statement was "a little sarcastic". He said, "When I said this, I meant that I want to end this war and I think I will succeed in it."

Is there a difference between Trump's words and reality?

Trump is often known for making big claims, but this time his clarification on his own statement shows that the reality is different from expectations. In a CNN town hall in 2023, he said, "Russian and Ukrainian people are dying. I want this to stop and I will stop it in 24 hours."

This statement helped him build a strong image among his supporters, but when faced with reality, the claim proved to be ironic.

Russia-Ukraine ceasefire: Trump's plan

Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff is in Moscow this week to discuss a ceasefire, indicating that the US is moving towards a diplomatic solution.

When Trump was asked in the interview what his strategy would be if Russian President Vladimir Putin refused to accept the ceasefire, he replied, "It would be bad news for the world because a lot of people are dying. But I think he will agree. I know him very well and I believe he will agree."

Conclusion

The Russia-Ukraine war has become a significant challenge for Donald Trump. The difference between his election claim and his current position shows that no decision is easy to take in international politics. Now it will be interesting to see to what extent his diplomatic policies prove effective and whether he is able to fulfill his old promise in some form or not.