Trump says Russia's war in Ukraine will end 'sooner than people think'

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on September 22 at the UN General Assembly in New York that Russia's war against Ukraine will end "sooner than people think," adding that it is "time to put an end to the killings." Trump said he is "working closely with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine" to end the conflict, and threatened to use sanctions if necessary. The Guardian noted he has made similar statements before, but the war continues. Trump also claimed to have ended eight wars during his second term, including conflicts involving Israel, India, and Armenia, and praised First Lady Melania Trump's work on returning displaced children. He recently signed the Lindsey O. Graham sanctions bill against Russia.