President Donald Trump said he was “being a little bit sarcastic” when he said he could end the Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours, or before he even took office, on the campaign trail.

President Donald Trump says he was “being a little bit sarcastic” when he repeatedly claimed as a candidate that he would have the Russia-Ukraine war solved within 24 hours — and before he even took office.

Donald Trump has also said he 'knows Vladimir Putin pretty well' and later appeared to blame Ukraine for the war while claiming forces in Kursk are "completely surrounded" - something Kyiv has denied.

While on the campaign trail, Trump frequently touted his ability to broker peace between Ukraine and Russia, saying during a May 2023 CNN Town Hall that he would “have that done in 24 hours.” Months later, in a debate with then-Vice President Kamala Harris, he went even further, saying he would secure a resolution before even taking office.

What I really mean is I’d like to get it settled and, I’ll, I think, I think I’ll be successful,' US president says in interview - Anadolu Ajansı

West Palm Beach (US): President Donald Trump said Friday that he was "being a little bit sarcastic" when he repeatedly claimed as a candidate that he would have the Russia-Ukraine war solved within 24 hours - and even before he even took office.

US President Donald Trump reveals he was not serious when he repeatedly claimed he could end the war in Ukraine in 24-hours in his presidential campaign. View on euronews

US President Donald Trump clarified his claim of solving the Russia-Ukraine war in 24 hours, admitting he was being sarcastic and expressing his inten