In the coming fortnight, we'll uncover Putin's fate.

U.S. President acknowledges potential rejection of the deal by Russia's autocratic leader.

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2025 September 3 . 3:12 PM

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In the upcoming fortnight, we can expect a resolution regarding Putin's situation.

In the coming fortnight, we'll uncover Putin's fate.

U.S. President Donald Trump remains actively engaged in efforts to broker a peace deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. In an interview with Fox News, Trump shared his thoughts on the complex situation, expressing hope for progress, yet becoming "very angry" at continued Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities.

Trump expressed optimism about resolving the war, citing Putin’s visit to Alaska as a positive sign that the Russian leader wants to "get it done." Despite ongoing hostilities, Trump stated that "we're going to get the war done," though he acknowledged the unpredictable nature of war.

Earlier in August 2025, Trump announced plans to meet Putin in Alaska to discuss a potential end to the war in Ukraine, marking their first in-person meeting since Trump’s return to office. Trump warned Putin that he must agree to end the war or face new sanctions.

However, some analysts suggest that while Trump has been able to bring Putin to negotiation talks and coordinate with Western leaders, he has not yet been able to successfully negotiate a peace deal. Experts suggest that to leverage Putin towards a meaningful settlement, Trump would need to impose stronger measures such as secondary sanctions on Russian oil to pressure Russia economically, as Russia’s economy is strained but still sustained by energy exports.

Despite the challenges, Trump predicts that the outcome of the situation between Russia and Ukraine will become clear in the coming weeks. However, he also suggested that President Putin might not be interested in making a deal. Trump warned that if Putin does make a deal, he could face a difficult situation. The mention of a "difficult situation" for Putin is in reference to the potential consequences of a deal.

In summary, Trump’s current stance is to actively pursue a peace agreement with Putin amidst frustration over ongoing attacks, maintaining cautious optimism but facing significant challenges in achieving a definitive deal. The interview did not provide any new information about what a potential deal between Putin and Ukraine would entail, nor did it mention any specific response from Putin. The current state of the war between Russia and Ukraine was also not discussed in the interview.