Trump to Abandon Russia-Ukraine Peace Efforts if Progress Stalls

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed on Friday that President Donald Trump is poised to withdraw from the ongoing attempts to facilitate a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine. This potential shift in strategy is contingent upon the emergence of clear and demonstrable progress in the negotiations within a very short period. The administration is unwilling to commit to an extended, open-ended diplomatic effort.

Rubio, speaking from Paris after a series of meetings with European and Ukrainian leaders, underscored the immediacy of the situation. He made it clear that the U.S. would not continue to invest time and resources in the endeavor for an extended duration. The administration needs to quickly assess the viability of a breakthrough.

The Secretary of State specified that a decision on whether a deal is achievable must be reached rapidly, within a matter of days. He explained that if the involved parties remain significantly divided, and the prospects for a resolution appear dim, President Trump is likely to conclude that the U.S. has reached the limit of its involvement. This suggests a potential shift away from active mediation and a possible re-evaluation of the U.S. role in the conflict.