U.S. Brokers Rwanda-DRC Peace Treaty in Washington

The DRC-Rwanda treaty fast-tracks ceasefires, boosting U.S. influence through coordinated trade leverage coupled with targeted military pressure.

Overview

Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted the signing of a U.S.-mediated agreement that ends decades of conflict between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Washington, D.C.
The administration has applied economic incentives and precise military strikes to secure rapid accords, including an India-Pakistan deal and a ceasefire between Israel and Iran after the 12-day conflict.
NATO allies committed more than $1 trillion in new defense spending following President Trump’s European summit, reinforcing collective security.
President Trump predicted a Gaza ceasefire within the next week and reaffirmed ongoing U.S. financial and food aid to address the territory’s humanitarian crisis.
U.S. officials describe the approach as a blend of trade pressure and military leverage designed to accelerate peace processes and restore American standing abroad.