US President Donald Trump made two big claims during his recent talks on Ukraine at the White House, stating that he wants peace deals instead of ceasefires and has ended six wars since becoming president. However, these claims are misleading and often contradicted by continued violence in various countries.
Trump’s administration claimed to have helped settle conflicts between Israel and Iran, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, Cambodia and Thailand, India and Pakistan, Serbia and Kosovo, and Egypt and Ethiopia. But, upon closer inspection, these claims are embellished or contradicted by continued violence in some of these countries.
For example, despite claiming to have settled a ceasefire deal with Iran, the US carried out strikes against military and nuclear facilities. In Cambodia and Thailand, ceasefires were not achieved due to ongoing tensions. Trump also denied playing a role in reaching a ceasefire deal with Pakistan over the disputed Kashmir territory, despite his own statements suggesting otherwise.
In Ukraine, Trump’s record is more complex. He initially stated that he was seeking a ceasefire but later claimed that he was not pursuing one after meeting Vladimir Putin in Alaska. However, previous statements by Trump show that he had indeed called for ceasefires in other conflicts, such as with India and Pakistan.
Trump’s record on ceasefires is further complicated by his meetings with European leaders, where he stated that Ukraine did not need a ceasefire before any decisions were made over territorial claims. This statement contradicts the position of Kyiv, which has demanded the guns fall silent in a ceasefire before negotiations can begin.
In conclusion, Trump’s claims about ending wars and seeking peace deals are misleading and often contradicting the reality on the ground. His record on ceasefires is also complex and contradictory, highlighting the need for scrutiny and transparency in his diplomatic efforts.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/aug/19/trump-claims-to-have-ended-six-wars-is-that-true