Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has called for an urgent end to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, urging both nations to strike a ceasefire agreement and “let history decide the victor.” The statement came during a high-profile meeting between President Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, at the White House — the first in-person discussion between the two leaders since the escalation of the conflict.
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, President Trump emphasized the need for diplomacy over destruction. “It’s time to stop the bloodshed. The world has seen enough,” Trump said. “Both sides should come to the table, declare themselves victorious, and leave the judgment of history to future generations.”
Trump’s remarks reflect a renewed U.S. push for de-escalation in the two-year-old conflict that has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and displaced millions. His call for both Moscow and Kyiv to engage in direct negotiations signals what some analysts describe as the most serious U.S. attempt yet to broker peace since the war began.
During the meeting, President Trump also touched on U.S. military support to Ukraine, saying discussions were underway regarding the possible supply of Tomahawk missiles. However, he expressed optimism that a ceasefire could be achieved without resorting to additional weapon shipments.
“We’ll talk about Tomahawks,” Trump said. “But my hope is that we don’t have to send them. My goal is peace — not more missiles.”
President Zelensky, for his part, welcomed Trump’s engagement and echoed the desire for a truce. “We want peace in Ukraine,” Zelensky said. “I’m hopeful that with President Trump’s leadership, we can achieve a ceasefire and begin rebuilding our country.”
Diplomatic insiders say that Trump’s new tone marks a shift from the earlier U.S. stance, which largely focused on strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities rather than pushing for immediate negotiations. The White House, according to sources, is now exploring a framework that would involve phased de-escalation, international monitoring, and eventual talks on territorial issues.
