During his election campaign, US President Donald Trump made a bold promise to end the ongoing war in Ukraine in just one day if elected. However, as the conflict persists for over a year, the situation for Ukrainian civilians has deteriorated significantly. Statistics indicate that the number of civilians killed or injured in 2025 has surpassed that of 2024, reflecting a grave escalation in violence and instability throughout the region.

The ongoing hostilities have seen Russian forces intensifying their attacks, with missile strikes and drone strikes occurring daily in major urban centers. Furthermore, the territory controlled by Russia has expanded considerably this year compared to previous years of the war that began in 2022. The prolonged conflict continues to pose a substantial challenge for Ukrainian forces and heightens the strain on the civilian population in conflict-affected zones.

Additionally, the Russian military's deliberate targeting of Ukraine's electricity infrastructure has compounded the hardships faced by civilians, particularly during this winter, which marks the harshest conditions in the past decade. These developments not only undermine the prospects of peace but also raise questions about the effectiveness of international efforts to mediate and resolve the conflict, further complicating the geopolitical landscape in the region.