On July 5, 2025, US President Donald Trump said he was unsure about ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, although the settlement remained a priority for the White House. In a media interview, he blamed his predecessor Joe Biden for the escalation, stressing that the situation in Ukraine was "Biden's problem, not Trump's."

"I'm trying to finish it. I'm just trying to get it done, get it sorted out, and then we'll see. I don't know. I can't tell you if it's going to happen or not," — Trump said, commenting on the current situation.

Earlier, he expressed disappointment with the results of a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, noting the lack of progress in the negotiations.

Trump has repeatedly promised to end the conflict within 24 hours, Reuters reports, but his recent statements reflect a change in rhetoric. In April 2025, he acknowledged that his promise was a “joke” and an “exaggeration,” and that negotiations were proving more difficult than expected. However, the White House continues to insist on the need for a peaceful resolution, although Trump has threatened to “walk away from the process” if Russia and Ukraine fail to reach an agreement. According to PBS News, after meeting with Putin in May, Trump expressed doubts about the Russian leader’s readiness for peace, especially after the massive strikes on Kyiv, which he called “unjustified.”

Trump has been pushing for talks, but his proposals have been controversial, according to NPR. In April, he criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for refusing to recognize Crimea as part of Russia in 2014, calling his statements “inflammatory” and an obstacle to peace. The White House has proposed freezing current territorial lines, which would mean concessions from both sides, but Ukraine has flatly rejected the idea of ​​giving up its territory. European leaders, including Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer, have expressed concern that Trump’s proposals are more in line with Russia’s interests than Ukraine’s, undermining Kyiv’s position.