Trump promised during his campaign that upon his return to the White House, he would swiftly end Russia's brutal invasion in Ukraine.

The war in Ukraine began with an invasion by Russia in February 2022. There have been more than 240,000 soldiers killed on both sides, according to Ukraine.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday sent a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin telling him to make a deal now to end the war in Ukraine, threatening economic consequences if he doesn't. "It's time to 'MAKE A DEAL.' NO MORE LIVES SHOULD BE LOST!!!" Trump wrote in a new social media post.