On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump, the newly elected President of the United States, reiterated his commitment to ending the war in Ukraine during a rally in Washington, D.C. He stated his intention to halt the conflict, restore order in the Middle East, and prevent a potential Third World War.
According to reports from CNN, Trump has instructed his aides to arrange a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin shortly after his inauguration. The purpose of this call is to discuss the possibility of an in-person meeting to explore options for resolving the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Trump's national security team has been preparing for this conversation for several weeks, although it remains unclear if a specific date has been finalized for the call. During his campaign, Trump had promised to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office, a commitment that appears increasingly challenging to fulfill.
In December 2024, Putin expressed his readiness to meet with Trump at any time. Additionally, both Serbia and Switzerland have offered to host a potential meeting between the two leaders.