Donald Trump Denies His Previous Statements About a ‘Deadline’ for Resolving the Ukraine-Russia Conflict

Former U.S. President Donald Trump made an unexpected turn in his rhetoric regarding the possible conclusion of the war in Ukraine, refuting his own earlier words about the existence of a specific "deadline" for achieving peace. This occurred during a press briefing near the White House on April 25, as reported by the information agency "European Pravda." Sources from Britain and the United States indicate that Trump announced active diplomatic efforts by his envoy, Steven Witkoff, who, according to the former president, is now negotiating with Vladimir Putin. Expressing hope for positive outcomes in future negotiations, Trump noted that the U.S. aims to reach compromises that would benefit both sides and end the conflict, which causes weekly heartbreak due to the daily toll of casualties. "We are doing everything possible to stop this war and save thousands of lives that are lost every week because of this conflict. It is a great personal honor for me to do everything I can to put an end to this tragedy," he emphasized. At the same time, during clarifying questions, Trump assured that "there is no deadline or specific date for when a compromise should be reached." According to him, he simply wants to make this process as swift and effective as possible. He also added that in the past, he had an idea of a "personal deadline" — some set deadlines for achieving peace. However, now, according to Trump, he no longer focuses on particular dates: "I want to do everything as quickly as possible." This represents a significant departure from his previous statements, in which he emphasized having a clear, controlled timeline for peace, after which his attitude toward the conflict would change. It is worth recalling that the day before, at the White House, Trump stated he had his own "deadline" for resolving the Ukraine-Russia conflict. He then declared that once this point is reached, the U.S. would change its policy regarding the peace process — stressing that they have good chances of achieving everything before the set date. "After that, our approach to this issue will change dramatically — we will have a different attitude towards the situation. But I am confident we can reach peace very quickly," he explained. Additionally, Trump emphasized that he is ready to respond promptly to questions regarding possible sanctions against Russia "within a week" — hinting at his ability to react swiftly and make important decisions in diplomatic matters. This demonstrates the former president’s desire to remain an active player in this geopolitical game, despite the change in rhetoric and attempts to distance himself from previous positions. Overall, his current statements reflect a desire to maintain flexibility in diplomatic negotiations and avoid imposing strict timeframes on himself, which could either benefit diplomats seeking compromise or introduce additional uncertainty into the resolution process. Trump’s choice has sparked much discussion in political circles and among analysts, as his shift in position could have consequences for future diplomatic initiatives and U.S. internal policy regarding the Ukraine-Russia conflict.