 "French President Emmanuel Macron looks at US President Donald Trump during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (not pictured) and European leaders amid negotiations to end the Russian war in Ukraine, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, August 18, 2025. File Image/Reuters")
Just hours before he hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office on Monday along with other European leaders, United States President Donald Trump asserted that he has brought an end to six separate wars within just six months of his presidency.
The claim, repeated across speeches, social media posts, and interviews is aimed at Trump positioning himself as a global mediator.
“I’ve settled 6 Wars in 6 months, one of them a possible Nuclear disaster… Despite all of my lightweight and very jealous critics, I’ll get it done — I always do!!!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social account ahead of the meeting.
Trump is attempting to broker an end to the war in Ukraine, which has stretched into its fourth year.
By placing his previous peace initiatives at the forefront, the US president has sought to project himself as a “peacemaker-in-chief” and even hinted at aspirations for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Do Trump’s claims match reality?
Trump and his administration have consistently referenced numerous conflicts that he says his leadership helped bring to an end.
These could be:
Israel and Iran
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda
Cambodia and Thailand
India and Pakistan
Armenia and Azerbaijan
Serbia and Kosovo (first term)
Egypt and Ethiopia (first term)
Iran and Russia opposed the Armenia-Azerbaijan deal signed earlier this month at the White House, fearing a shift in regional influence.
Israel and Iran
One of the most dramatic episodes cited by Trump was the 12-day war in June between Israel and Iran. The US itself was directly involved, carrying out strikes with bunker-buster bombs against Iranian nuclear and military sites.
Afterwards, Trump announced a ceasefire between the two countries, framing it as a breakthrough that had prevented further escalation.
The White House described the outcome as a success that diminished Iran’s nuclear capacity and reduced the likelihood of a wider conflict.
Still, many analysts have noted that Washington’s direct military role makes the claim of “ending a war” more complicated. Israel has since warned that it retains the right to strike Iran again if the nuclear programme is rebuilt, leaving the ceasefire fragile.
On social media, Trump presented it as a clear victory: “It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE.”
However, no permanent peace framework has been established, and nuclear talks with Iran have not moved forward.
Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda
In June, Trump hosted leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda at the White House, where a peace agreement was signed under US mediation.
The two nations have been embroiled in years of hostilities, with cross-border violence displacing millions and fuelling one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises.
At the signing ceremony, Trump proclaimed: “Today, the violence and destruction comes to an end, and the entire region begins a new chapter of hope and opportunity, harmony, prosperity and peace.”
Despite the ceremony, violations emerged soon afterwards. The Congolese army and the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group accused each other of fresh attacks and military buildups.
International observers have cautioned that while the agreement represented progress, stability in the region remains uncertain.
Cambodia and Thailand
Another instance frequently cited by the Trump administration is the five-day border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand in July, which led to dozens of deaths and displaced thousands.
The US president personally phoned leaders from both nations to press for a ceasefire, later noting on social media: “The call with Cambodia has ended, but expect to call back regarding War stoppage and Ceasefire based on what Thailand has to say. I am trying to simplify a complex situation!”
Eventually, the two countries signed a truce in Malaysia, following pressure from Washington.
However, reports of violations soon surfaced as both governments accused each other of further skirmishes. Regional powers, including China, urged the neighbours to maintain calm.
India and Pakistan
Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated in May when India retaliated against Pakistan after the April Pahalgam terror attack. India struck Pakistani targets inside Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan itself.
The confrontation marked the most serious flare-up since 2019.
Following days of cross-border firing and assault, Trump announced a resolution, stating: “After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence.”
While Trump claimed to have leveraged trade relationships to press both sides into de-escalation, the Indian government has repeatedly dismissed the idea that Washington mediated the ceasefire.
New Delhi has historically resisted external involvement in the Kashmir issue, and this denial has only fuelled scepticism about Trump’s role.
Serbia and Kosovo (First Term)
The Serbia-Kosovo dispute, dating back to Kosovo’s 2008 declaration of independence, has long remained a point of tension in the Balkans.
In 2020, during Trump’s first term, his administration oversaw the Washington Agreement, which focused on short-term economic normalisation.
While Trump has since cited this as a conflict he resolved, the agreement did not address the underlying territorial and political disputes.
As of 2025, tensions remain, with Nato urging renewed dialogue between the two sides.
Egypt and Ethiopia (First Term)
Another conflict Trump references is the standoff between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile River. Egypt fears the dam will threaten its water supply, while Ethiopia insists it is essential for its energy needs.
During his first term, Trump attempted to mediate negotiations but failed to secure a final deal.
Ethiopia later walked away from US-brokered talks, and Trump controversially suggested Egypt might eventually “blow up the dam,” leading to accusations from Ethiopia that he was inciting war.
Nevertheless, Trump and his aides continue to count the situation among his resolved conflicts, arguing that his involvement prevented escalation. In reality, negotiations remain ongoing, and the dispute is far from settled.
Ukraine talks: Another war Trump will “end”?
While Trump has cited six conflicts as victories, he has also suggested that Ukraine could represent his seventh major peace deal. Negotiations remain ongoing, with Trump attempting to arrange direct talks between Zelenskyy and Putin.
Trump has often insisted that his agreements are more than temporary pauses in fighting. “If you look at the six deals that I settled this year, they were all at war. I didn’t do any ceasefires,” he told Zelenskyy during their Oval Office meeting.
At his Alaska meeting with the Russian leader, Trump rolled back his push for a ceasefire, instead echoing Putin’s position that borders and territory should be decided before guns fall silent.
Zelenskyy, on the other hand, has insisted that a ceasefire must precede any discussion of territorial arrangements.
Trump told the Ukrainian president, “I don’t think you need a ceasefire.”
He also pledged US backing for European-led security guarantees, saying: “European countries want to give protection and they feel very strongly about it and we’ll help them out with that.”
Zelenskyy welcomed the assurance, calling it “such (a) strong signal.”
US Vice President JD Vance, present during the talks, remained silent.
Observers noted a stark contrast with earlier meetings in February, when Trump and Vance criticised Zelenskyy for insufficient gratitude for American support.
By his own count, Trump has resolved six wars within months of taking office for a second term. In practice, the record is more mixed.
Some of the conflicts he references were already de-escalating, others saw only temporary ceasefires, and several continue to see violence despite the deals announced.
In a few cases, such as Ethiopia and Egypt, no war existed, only a protracted diplomatic dispute.
Trump’s approach has nonetheless produced moments of visible progress, including high-profile White House signings and temporary halts to fighting.
But long-term stability remains elusive in nearly every case.
With inputs from agencies