Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a direct appeal to Donald Trump, urging the former U.S. President to use his influence to broker a peace deal in Ukraine. Speaking on Saturday, October 11, 2025, Zelenskyy specifically referenced Trump’s previous diplomatic successes in West Asia as a model for resolving the ongoing conflict.
In a powerful statement shared on Facebook, President Zelenskyy emphasized his conviction: “If a war can be stopped in one region, then surely other wars can be stopped as well — including the Russian war.” This highlights his belief that a similar diplomatic approach could bring an end to the brutal invasion.
This plea marks a significant shift in the dynamic between the two leaders. Their relationship has notably improved since a widely publicized, contentious televised meeting at the White House earlier in February.
Since that initial encounter, Trump has publicly referred to Zelenskyy as a “nice guy” and has consistently expressed support for Ukraine, a nation that has been valiantly defending itself against Russian aggression since 2022.
Their most recent face-to-face interaction occurred just last month, in September, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.