United States: President Donald Trump once more declared on Monday that he had brought closure to “six wars”, while promoting his ambition to broker a peace compact between Ukraine and Russia.

Trump’s Self-Portrayal as a Peacemaker

Trump continues to paint himself as a champion of reconciliation, even promoting his suitability for the Nobel Peace Prize. His critics, however, have not overlooked his airstrikes on Iran and his often-chaotic handling of the crises in both Ukraine and Gaza.

The Remark

While addressing reporters, Trump reiterated several times that he had halted “six wars,” suggesting that the Ukraine-Russia conflict would become his seventh achievement.
“I thought perhaps this might be the simplest one,” he remarked.

Back in July, he boasted that he had wrapped up conflicts at nearly the pace of one war per month of his presidency, according to reports by AXIOS.

The Reality

In truth, Trump can claim partial or temporary truces in six conflicts, stretching back into his first presidential term. Axios confirmed with the White House which specific disputes Trump was referencing. While a spokesperson initially validated the list and even added a seventh, two of them trace back to his first administration — and in one of those, Ethiopia and Egypt, a binding accord was never actually signed.

Many of these situations remain unresolved, with Ukraine and Gaza still aflame, despite his promises of peace. Still, there have been notable diplomatic breakthroughs at the dawn of Trump’s second term.

Below are the conflicts Trump has credited himself with resolving, and their present state.

Armenia and Azerbaijan

At the White House in early August, leaders from Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a peace deal.
These two nations have engaged in bitter territorial battles since the late 1980s, the latest eruption being Azerbaijan’s seizure of Nagorno-Karabakh in 2023.
Opinions remain split on the durability of the pact. Trump declared they would now “befriends a long time.”
The agreement includes a planned transit corridor — “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity” — through heavily militarized borderlands.
Iran and Russia voiced strong objections, warning Washington was attempting to reshape the region’s geopolitical balance, as per AXIOS.

Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda

After years of cross-border clashes that displaced millions, the DRC and Rwanda signed a U.S.-brokered pact at the White House in June.
Trump proclaimed: “Today, violence and devastation end, ushering in a new chapter of hope, harmony, and prosperity.”
Yet tensions linger: both the Congolese army and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels accuse each other of violating the ceasefire with fresh attacks and troop buildups.

Israel and Iran

Trump ordered strikes during a 12-day war in June, later brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
The claim of peace is murky, since the U.S. itself was an active combatant. The White House insists, however, that these strikes crippled Iran’s nuclear progress and reduced chances of immediate conflict.
Israel still warns it may strike again if Iran resumes nuclear escalation. Talks about a new nuclear framework remain stalled.

India and Pakistan

In May, following a terrorist strike in Kashmir and retaliatory Indian military raids on Pakistani targets, tensions soared. For the first time since 2019, India had launched direct attacks on Pakistan.
Trump announced a “full and immediate ceasefire,” claiming he used trade leverage to pressure both sides, according to AXIOS.
Yet, India — fiercely against outside interference in Kashmir — has rejected the notion that Trump negotiated peace, further straining relations.

Cambodia and Thailand

In July, Cambodia and Thailand declared an unconditional truce after a five-day border clash that killed dozens and uprooted thousands.
The ceasefire was signed in Malaysia under U.S. pressure, with Trump warning of withheld trade deals.
But soon after, both countries accused one another of breaching the truce. Even China urged restraint at the border.

Egypt and Ethiopia (First Term)

Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam project on the Nile has long unsettled Egypt, fearing diminished water supply.
The Trump White House insists his intervention prevented a war, though no formal treaty exists. Negotiations fell apart in his first term, after Ethiopia withdrew, prompting Trump to suspend aid.
At one point, Trump even suggested Egypt would “end up blowing up the dam,” sparking anger in Addis Ababa. Talks continue with little progress, and the dispute lingers.

Serbia and Kosovo (First Term)

Kosovo, which declared independence in 2008, remains unrecognized by Serbia. In 2020, the Trump administration brokered the Washington Agreement, a short-term economic normalization pact.
But deep tensions remain unresolved. NATO continues to press both sides to quicken peace talks.

Bottom Line

Trump portrays himself as a man who collects peacemaking victories, yet most of his touted accords remain fragile, partial, or unfinished. While he has indeed overseen temporary settlements, the conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and beyond show that peace, under his watch, is more fleeting than final.