President Donald Trump stated today that the United States has not set any deadline for negotiations aimed at resolving the war in Ukraine, emphasizing he wants a deal struck “as soon as possible.”
“There’s no deadline. I just want to get it done as quickly as possible,” Trump told reporters at the White House, referring to the ongoing diplomatic efforts.
The president also confirmed that his special envoy, Steven Witkoff, is currently meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, though he did not disclose the details of Witkoff’s mission or what specific issues the U.S. is prioritizing in the latest round of negotiations.
Trump’s remarks come a day after he cryptically said he had “his own timeline” for the Ukraine talks, warning that if it expired, the U.S. would adopt a “completely different approach.” However, he has yet to clarify what that shift would entail.
What This Means:
- The U.S. remains publicly open-ended and flexible in its approach to brokering peace.
- The lack of transparency around the Witkoff-Putin meeting has raised questions in diplomatic circles about Washington’s strategy.
- Trump appears to be increasing direct diplomacy with Moscow, marking a potentially significant shift in tone.
As pressure builds in both Kyiv and Moscow, the international community is watching closely for signs of a breakthrough—or a breakdown—in talks.
