U.S. President Donald Trump has shifted attention back to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, urging both sides to end the war and focus on the economic benefits that peace could bring. His statement was shared on social media on Saturday evening, according to Gazeta Sinjali.
In his message, Trump emphasized that ending the conflict would open the door to a “new era” of economic cooperation with the United States.
“I hope Russia and Ukraine make a deal this week. Then, both will begin doing big business with the prosperous United States of America and make a lot of money,” Trump wrote.
The statement signals Trump’s familiar approach of leveraging economic incentives as a diplomatic tool, portraying the United States as a willing trade partner—if the warring nations choose the path of peace.
According to Trump, the region’s economic potential can only be unlocked through stability and international cooperation. His comments come amid growing pressure on both Russia and Ukraine to seek a negotiated resolution, following over three years of war that has deeply affected regional and global security.
Whether Trump’s message will influence the course of diplomacy remains uncertain, but it reaffirms his campaign-era rhetoric of “peace through strength and profit.”
