U.S. President Donald Trump said on 18 Aug. 2025 that efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war could reach a decisive point within the next one to two weeks. “We have two willing parties that want to make a deal,” he told reporters, adding that the coming days will show whether a negotiated settlement is realistic. Trump, who emphasized his long-standing rapport with Russian President Vladimir Putin, cautioned that an agreement is not guaranteed, saying “it may or may not be done.” He suggested that none of the outstanding issues are insurmountable but stopped short of detailing specific proposals or outlining the role Washington might play in potential talks.