U.S. President Donald Trump said he will first observe whether Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy can work together before deciding whether to involve himself personally in efforts to resolve the conflict between their countries. Speaking to reporters on 22 Aug. 2025, Trump acknowledged strained relations between the two leaders but added that he would "rather not" step in unless necessary. He offered no details on potential U.S. mediation plans or timelines.
Trump: We're going to see if Putin and Zelensky will be working together... They don't get along too well for obvious reasons, but we'll see. https://t.co/XOowUrTnxj
TRUMP: "We're going to see if Putin and Zelensky will be working together... They don't get along too well for obvious reasons, but we'll see." https://t.co/PsRvTvUVP5
.@POTUS: "We're going to see if Putin and Zelensky will be working together... They don't get along too well for obvious reasons, but we'll see." https://t.co/gX3hCx9EDx