President Donald Trump has delivered a clear and forceful message to Russian President Vladimir Putin: “Stop shooting, sit down, and sign a deal.” His direct demand comes after a brutal series of missile strikes on Kyiv, including the deadliest assault of the year that left 12 civilians dead and injured over 90.
REPORTER: What do you want Vladimir Putin to do?@POTUS: “I want him to stop shooting, sit down and sign a deal. We have the confines of a deal, I believe.” pic.twitter.com/GAhIY6tBx2
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 27, 2025
Speaking to reporters in Morristown, New Jersey, Trump expressed deep frustration with the stalled peace efforts and emphasized the urgency of ending the violence. He warned that if Russia continues its aggression, the United States would not hesitate to escalate pressure—including withdrawing from mediation efforts and potentially imposing even harsher sanctions.
Trump’s expectations are straightforward: an immediate ceasefire, direct negotiations, and a signed peace agreement that brings an end to the bloodshed. Throughout the conflict, Trump has advocated for a practical and realistic approach to ending the war, suggesting that Ukraine may have to accept certain compromises, such as acknowledging Russia’s control over Crimea—a territory lost under the Obama-Biden administration’s weak foreign policy.
.@POTUS on his meeting with President Zelenskyy: We had a good meeting… he wants to do something good for his country… I want to see what happens with respect to Russia because I’ve been surprised and disappointed that they did the bombing of those places after discussions. pic.twitter.com/OmkDiv0TIR
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 27, 2025
However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has continued to reject any deal that involves ceding Ukrainian territory, complicating Trump’s efforts to broker a deal that restores stability without dragging America into another endless conflict.
The international reaction remains mixed. European leaders such as French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have voiced strong opposition to any peace agreement that would require Ukraine to surrender land, even as public fatigue with the war grows across Europe and the United States.
Trump’s stance marks a sharp contrast to the failed appeasement strategies of previous administrations. His approach is simple: end the war, protect American interests, and restore global stability through strength—not weakness.
The President’s team remains in active talks with both Russian and Ukrainian officials, with special envoy Steve Witkoff continuing behind-the-scenes negotiations aimed at forcing a breakthrough. While the path to peace remains uncertain, Trump’s no-nonsense strategy is sending a powerful message: American patience with endless wars and foreign adventurism has run out.
As the conflict drags on, it is clear that Trump is determined to end it—not through surrender, but through strong leadership and uncompromising diplomacy.