Trump Claims Putin Seeks Ukraine Deal Amid Ongoing Conflict

Trump says Putin wants to make a deal in Ukraine, as tensions persist and U.S. midterm elections approach.

September 10, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump asserted on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is interested in reaching an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, marking another significant statement on the ongoing conflict.

The claim came as Trump spoke to reporters ahead of his travel to Dallas for the Republican National Convention, expressing confidence that the conflict would conclude after the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. He suggested that Iranian leaders are waiting to see the election results before altering their stance, though he did not clarify whether he was referring to congressional control, White House influence, or broader political dynamics.

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Trump stated, I think the war’s going to end immediately after the election because they cannot hold out any longer. He also mentioned that Tehran seeks a weaker American leadership to allow it to pursue its nuclear ambitions, claiming that the world would face serious consequences if Iran acquires a nuclear weapon. The president added that while a negotiation could occur, the current focus is not on seeking one, stating the war will end soon after the vote.

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