Trump Said He’d End the War in Ukraine in a Day. It’s Harder Than He Thought.

New York Times - World Political StrategyAnalysisEN 5 min read 100% complete by Kim Barker and Oleksandra MykolyshynFebruary 17, 2026 at 10:25 AM

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After President Trump's return to the White House in January 2025, his promise to quickly end the war in Ukraine has not materialized. In 2025, the conflict worsened for Ukrainians, with increased civilian casualties and Russian territorial gains. Trump shifted U.S. policy by reducing aid to Ukraine by 99% and halting weapon shipments unless paid for, while simultaneously making overtures to Russia. Meanwhile, Russia increased weapons production and attacks, severely damaging Ukraine's power grid. Negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S. are scheduled, as Trump seeks to be credited with ending the war.

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It was a hard year — how else can you imagine it?

quote — Oleksandr Polishchuk100% confidence

President Trump repeatedly promised during his campaign that he would end the war in Ukraine in one day.

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U.S. aid to Ukraine fell by 99 percent in 2025 compared with the year before.

statistic — Kiel Institute for the World Economy95% confidence

More civilians were killed and injured in 2025 than in the previous year.

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Russia captured more territory in its slow-moving advances in 2025 than in any year since 2022.

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Kiel Institute for the World Economy 40% White House ×250% Oleksandr Polishchuk ×250% Vladimir V. Putin 60% United States ×260% Kyiv ×370% Ukraine ×680% Russia ×580% Donald Trump ×690%

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ukraine war 100% trump 90% russian attacks 80% civilian deaths 70% peace talks 70% u.s. aid 60% vladimir putin 60% territory captured 50% power grid 50%

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