Trump Claims Deal with Putin to End Russia-Ukraine War Awaits Zelenskyy’s Approval

In a surprising announcement from the White House on April 24, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that he believes an agreement has been reached with Russia to end the war in Ukraine, pending final approval from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. “I think we have an agreement with Russia,” said Trump. However, he acknowledged that reaching consensus with Zelenskyy has proven more challenging than anticipated. Despite this, Trump expressed optimism, stating, “I think we have an agreement with both parties and hope they finalize it.” The president emphasized his desire to save lives and highlighted the significant financial investment made so far. While addressing the de jure recognition of Russian sovereignty over Crimea reportedly proposed by Washington to Kyiv, Trump avoided direct comment, preferring instead to focus on ending the conflict. Meanwhile, military authorities in Kyiv announced new missile attacks by Russia on the Ukrainian capital, accompanied by reports of explosions and drone activity. Similarly, Kharkiv is under attack, according to local officials. Public opinion polls released on April 23, 2025, reveal a sharp decline in Trump’s popularity, particularly regarding his handling of the economy and immigration. Surveys indicate a drop in positive views to 41% compared to 50% in January when he returned to the White House. This marks one of the lowest approval ratings for any U.S. president since World War II.