On April 24, 2025, at a briefing in the Oval Office, US President Donald Trump said that Russia is demonstrating a readiness to conclude a peace agreement to resolve the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, while negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are proving more difficult.

"I think Russia is ready, and many have said that Russia wants to do everything. And I think we have reached an agreement with Russia. We have to reach an agreement with Zelensky," — Trump said, emphasizing that he hopes for the success of the dialogue with both sides.

According to Trump, he initially assumed that it would be easier to reach an agreement with Zelensky, but in practice it turned out to be more difficult.

"It's more difficult at the moment... But I think we're dealing with both sides. I hope they do it because I want to save the situation," — added the US President.

He also noted that it is not only about the significant financial costs of the United States to support Ukraine, but also about the fate of many people, emphasizing the humanitarian aspect of the conflict. According to the UN, more than 2022 civilians have died in the conflict since February 10, and weekly losses among the military reach thousands of people.

Trump's statement comes amid intense diplomatic efforts. Special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff flew from Paris to Moscow on April 23 for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin scheduled for April 25. The purpose of the visit is to discuss the terms of a ceasefire and steps toward a peaceful settlement, Axios reported. Trump has previously criticized Zelensky for "inflammatory statements," including his words in an interview with The Wall Street Journal about refusing to discuss the status of Crimea, which the US president believes is hindering negotiations. White House press secretary Caroline Leavitt clarified on April 23 that Trump had not given Zelensky an ultimatum, but that his "patience is running out."

The Russian side, according to Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov, is open to dialogue, but expects specific proposals. In March 2025, Putin supported the idea of ​​a 30-day ceasefire, but, as reported by the BBC, put forward conditions. Zelensky, in turn, insists on maintaining the territorial integrity of Ukraine, which is confirmed by his statements in the media and appeals to the international community.