Two US-backed agreements that President Trump touted as diplomatic wins are fraying: the Democratic Republic of Congo has accused Rwanda of breaching a Washington pact, and renewed fighting along the Thai‑Cambodian border has prompted evacuations of over 400,000 people despite an October US‑backed agreement. Meanwhile, the Gaza ceasefire brokered by Trump appears to be advancing, with Israel planning a second phase and Hamas open to talks about "freezing or storing" weapons.
Trump’s Peacemaking Image at Risk as Two US‑Backed Deals Unravel
06:02 PM, 12/09/2025
Two international agreements that President Donald Trump has promoted as diplomatic achievements are showing fresh signs of collapse, prompting critics to call the pacts effectively dead.
DRC Accuses Rwanda Over Washington Pact
On Monday the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) accused neighboring Rwanda of violating commitments tied to a deal signed in Washington just last week. The allegation intensifies already fragile relations between the two countries and raises doubts about the enforceability of the Washington-brokered arrangement.
Fighting Forces Massive Evacuations On Thai‑Cambodian Border
In Southeast Asia, Thailand ordered the evacuation of more than 400,000 people from provinces near its border with Cambodia as fighting intensified. The two nations had signed a US-backed agreement in October, but renewed clashes and the scale of civilian displacement have called the accord’s durability into question.
Gaza Ceasefire Shows Signs Of Progress
By contrast, the Trump-brokered ceasefire in Gaza appeared to be moving forward. Israeli officials said a second phase of the process would begin soon, while Hamas told the Times of Israel it was prepared to discuss "freezing or storing" weapons — language that suggests room for negotiation even as the region remains tense.
Hamas said it was prepared to discuss "freezing or storing" its weapons, according to the Times of Israel.
Taken together, the developments underscore a mixed record for the administration’s diplomatic efforts: progress in one high-profile theater and backsliding or renewed conflict in others.
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