The United States has warned it may withdraw from its role in brokering peace between Ukraine and Russia if negotiations fail to show progress soon. President Donald Trump, joined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, stated that while the U.S. wants to see a peaceful resolution to the war, it won’t continue its involvement if both sides don’t cooperate.
In recent talks, including a high-level meeting in Paris and direct discussions between a U.S. envoy and Russian President Vladimir Putin, a temporary 30-day ceasefire was proposed. However, that effort has faltered amid renewed Russian attacks. Trump made it clear that the U.S. is not willing to stay involved indefinitely if the talks are going nowhere.
Reports suggest that the U.S. proposal includes a freeze on the conflict, allowing Russia to maintain control over occupied territories, lifting some sanctions, and asking Ukraine to halt its push to join NATO. This proposal has stirred concern among Ukrainian leaders and European allies, who fear it could compromise Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Meanwhile, Ukraine and the U.S. signed a preliminary economic deal granting the U.S. access to Ukrainian mineral resources and laying the groundwork for a joint reconstruction fund. Despite this, critics within Ukraine worry that the agreement lacks security guarantees and may tie the country too closely to U.S. interests.
Vice President JD Vance voiced cautious hope for peace but acknowledged the ongoing violence, especially in cities like Kharkiv and Sumy, as a major obstacle.
If the U.S. does decide to “move on,” it would signal a major shift in U.S. foreign policy and leave Ukraine with fewer diplomatic options as it continues to resist Russian advances.
