US President Donald Trump has once again presented himself as a global peacemaker, telling reporters that he has already "ended eight wars" and hopes the
Russia-Ukraine conflict will soon become the ninth. Speaking about his foreign policy record, Trump said he entered office without extensive national security experience but believed his administration had delivered significant results. "A lot of national security. I wasn't greatly experienced in national security, and I think I've done a really great job with it," Trump said. "I've ended eight wars and soon to be a ninth. I hope that works out too. You know, frankly, it's probably... and there's another one also. It could be ten." The remarks come as the White House continues to push for a negotiated settlement between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with Trump publicly encouraging direct talks between the two leaders.
"I have ended eight wars, soon to be a ninth.
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I hope Russia-Ukraine conflict works out too."
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Congress Signals Frustration With White House Strategy
Trump's comments coincided with a major development on Capitol Hill, where the House of Representatives approved legislation aimed at reinforcing American support for Ukraine. The bill, introduced by Democratic Congressman Gregory Meeks, would provide more than $1 billion in security and reconstruction assistance while making another $8 billion available through defence loans.
The measure passed 226-195 after supporters successfully used a discharge petition to bypass Republican leadership, a relatively rare legislative move that reflected bipartisan frustration over the pace of the administration's Ukraine diplomacy. Supporters argued that sustained military assistance would strengthen Kyiv's hand at the negotiating table rather than force it into concessions.
"We all want this war to end," Meeks said during the debate. "The question is how. Will we abandon Ukraine and force it into a terrible deal? That is what Vladimir Putin is counting on."
Republicans Split Over Ukraine Funding
Most Republican lawmakers opposed the legislation, arguing that Congress should not undercut the president's ongoing diplomatic efforts. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast described the proposal as "a cudgel to fight against President Trump," saying it was based on outdated assumptions about the conflict.
However, several Republicans broke ranks. Congressman Don Bacon framed the issue in moral terms, asking whether America would "stand with good or stand with evil." The vote highlighted a growing divide within the Republican Party between those favouring continued military backing for Ukraine and those supporting Trump's push for a negotiated settlement.
Trump's Peace Narrative Faces A Major Test
Since returning to office, Trump has repeatedly portrayed himself as a leader capable of resolving international conflicts through direct engagement and pressure diplomacy. His latest claim that he has already ended eight wars appears designed to reinforce that image as negotiations over Ukraine continue.
Whether Ukraine ultimately becomes the "ninth war" Trump says he can end remains uncertain. Russia continues to insist that any peace agreement must address its territorial demands, while Ukraine has maintained that any settlement must preserve its sovereignty and security.
For now, Washington itself appears divided between those who believe more military aid will produce a stronger peace and those who argue diplomacy should take precedence.
