News|Russia-Ukraine warTrump calls on Russia and Ukraine to freeze war at current battle linesUS president says Russia and Ukraine ‘should stop right now at the battle lines, go home’ and ‘be done’.

On Sun, Oct 19, 2025, the President of the United States proposed that Russia and Ukraine halt the ongoing conflict at current battle lines, effectively leaving Russia in control of significant Ukrainian territories. This proposal involves pausing hostilities and addressing territorial disputes in future negotiations.

The conflict's current front line is situated within the Donbas region, an area that has experienced significant combat activities. The President suggested maintaining the current territorial divisions, noting that approximately 78% of the region is under Russian control.

The U.S. President is scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Hungary in the coming weeks. The meeting follows a recent visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House, where the potential for a rapid resolution to the conflict was discussed, contingent upon demonstrated flexibility.

President Zelenskyy has reiterated the request for long-range Tomahawk missiles from the United States. While the U.S. President has not committed to this request, the conversation remains open. The U.S. President has emphasized the importance of maintaining national security stockpiles.

Under the current administration, U.S. assistance to Ukraine has been reduced, with a focus on encouraging European nations to support Ukraine by procuring U.S. military equipment. This marks a shift from the previous administration, which provided extensive military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

Since the onset of the conflict in February 2022, when Russia cited NATO's expansion as a cause, Ukrainian forces have managed to repel initial advances aimed at capturing Kyiv. The conflict has since evolved into a prolonged engagement concentrated in eastern Ukraine.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.