President Donald Trump is reportedly prepared to halt negotiations regarding peace between Russia and Ukraine if there is no evident progress within a few days, as stated by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. During discussions held in Paris with European and Ukrainian leaders, Rubio emphasized that the United States would not maintain its involvement in these discussions for an extended period of time, highlighting the urgency for a quick assessment of the situation.
Simultaneously, in a meeting in Rome with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Vice President JD Vance conveyed a sense of optimism regarding the potential resolution of the three-year conflict. He refrained from making predictions about the negotiations but expressed hope that they could successfully conclude the ongoing war, which has been described as particularly brutal.
Rubio's remarks surfaced alongside indications of progress in US-Ukrainian discussions. Trump recently indicated plans to finalize a deal that would grant the US access to Ukraine's mineral resources, following previous attempts that fell through due to conflicts between key figures. The meetings in Paris marked a significant level of engagement among US and European leaders, and Rubio noted that the proposed US peace framework was met with positive reactions.
The presence of constructive dialogue was echoed by statements from Zelenskyy's office, which portrayed the talks as productive. Trump had promised during his campaign to resolve the war swiftly but later moderated his expectations. He has exerted pressure on both Russia and Ukraine to engage in negotiations while also threatening potential sanctions against Russia and reconsidering military support for Ukraine.
Rubio disclosed that he had communicated with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov regarding the talks, relaying their constructive nature and providing insights into the proposed peace framework. While he acknowledged the challenges inherent in reaching a peace agreement, he underscored the necessity for signs of potential movement or compromises in the discussions within the timeframe being considered.
6 Comments
Rotfront
Trump promised a swift resolution? Famous last words. Remember how that went with North Korea?
Karamba
Looks like Trump's trying to score political points before the election, not actually care about peace.
Matzomaster
Sanctions and a review of aid. He is using both carrots and sticks, playing to win for America and for peace.
Karamba
Communicating with Lavrov? More secret diplomacy. What is he hiding?
Matzomaster
Granting US access to Ukrainian mineral resources? This sounds like a resource grab disguised as a peace offering.
sagormia
Threatening sanctions against Russia and reconsidering aid to Ukraine? He's playing both sides again.