Trump Revises Timeline for Ending Ukraine War, Now Suggests Months

The president-elect no longer claims he can resolve the conflict in 24 hours, instead expressing hope for a resolution within six months.

Donald Trump, the incoming U.S. president, has walked back his earlier campaign promise to end the Ukraine war within 24 hours of taking office.
At a press conference, Trump expressed hope that the conflict could be resolved within six months, though no specific plan was outlined.
Trump indicated plans for early talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin after his inauguration but did not provide a timeline or details.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signaled a willingness to forgo reclaiming Russian-occupied territories in exchange for NATO membership and security guarantees from the West.
On the battlefield, both Ukrainian and Russian forces are positioning themselves for potential negotiations, with limited territorial changes reported recently.