NextFin news, On this Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in Washington, former U.S. President Donald Trump publicly urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to agree to a peace deal to end the Ukraine-Russia war. Trump emphasized that the conflict requires a negotiated settlement and called for direct talks between Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump stated that Zelensky "must make a deal" to bring the war to an end, highlighting that "it takes two to tango" in the peace process. He renewed his push for peace talks and warned that failure to reach an agreement would have consequences. Trump also called on European countries and NATO to immediately stop purchasing Russian oil, linking economic pressure to the conflict resolution efforts.
The former president made these remarks during a public appearance in Washington, where he reiterated his stance that a diplomatic solution is necessary to halt the ongoing hostilities that have persisted since early 2022. Trump’s comments were reported by multiple news outlets including the Times of India and MSN on Wednesday afternoon.
Trump’s call for a deal comes amid stalled negotiations and continued fighting in eastern Ukraine, where Russian forces remain engaged. The former president’s intervention adds to the international discourse on how to achieve peace in the region, though no official talks involving Trump have been announced.
These developments follow ongoing international efforts to mediate the conflict, with the United Nations and other global actors advocating for ceasefire and dialogue. Trump’s remarks underscore the complexity of the situation and the challenges in bringing both sides to the negotiating table.
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