Trump: 'Bad news' if Putin doesn't agree to a ceasefirebr br US President Donald Trump said he was being "sarcastic" when he, as a presidential candidate, declared he could resolve the crisis in Ukraine within 24 hours.br br In a pre-recorded interview with a US news outlet that aired on Sunday, March 16, Trump admitted to "being a little bit sarcastic" about bringing an end to a war that has continued to rage almost two months into his presidency.br br "What I really mean is I'd like to get it settled. And I'll — I think I'll be successful," Trump said, adding that it would be "bad news for this world" if Russian president Vladimir Putin didn't agree to a ceasefire.