On April 20, 2025, President Donald Trump conveyed optimism regarding the potential for a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, he stated, “Hopefully Russia and 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.”
This statement follows a temporary 30-hour Easter ceasefire declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin, which concluded with the resumption of hostilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported over 2,900 violations of the ceasefire by Russian forces, including missile and drone attacks on multiple Ukrainian cities.
The U.S. administration has been actively involved in facilitating peace negotiations. Recent discussions in Paris, involving U.S., Ukrainian, and European officials, have laid the groundwork for further talks scheduled to take place in London. A confidential proposal presented by Trump officials awaits Ukraine’s response, with any agreement to be subsequently reviewed by Moscow.
President Trump has indicated a willingness to offer significant concessions to Russia, including potential U.S. recognition of Crimea as Russian territory and Ukraine’s exclusion from NATO. These proposals have sparked debate and concern among U.S. allies and within Ukraine.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has emphasized the urgency of reaching a resolution, warning that the United States may withdraw from mediation efforts if progress is not achieved promptly. Rubio stated that a decision on continued U.S. involvement would be contingent on both parties’ willingness to engage in peace talks.
