U.S. Signals retreat from stalled Russia-Ukraine peace talks
The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has announced the possibility of the United States withdrawing from peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. President Donald Trump is frustrated with the lack of progress.
What do you need to know?
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that the United States may withdraw from efforts to negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine if there are no signs of a possible agreement in the coming days.
- President Donald Trump is dissatisfied with the current state of the negotiations, as they are not progressing as he had expected. He anticipates swifter progress in discussions.
- Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has already held three meetings with Vladimir Putin and numerous discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy; however, there have been no significant advancements.
Why is the U.S. considering withdrawing from the negotiations?
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during a speech in Paris on Friday, highlighted that the United States may soon abandon mediation efforts between Russia and Ukraine. Rubio noted that if there are no signs of a potential agreement in the coming days, the United States will focus on other priorities.
In the coming days, we need to determine if peace is achievable within a few weeks. If so, we will address it. But if not, we also have other priorities, Rubio told reporters.
What are the sentiments in the Trump administration?
According to a source cited by CNN, President Donald Trump is frustrated with the lack of progress in negotiations. Trump "doesn't have limitless patience for people to posture and play games," the source said, describing the sentiment within the administration. Rubio has indicated that the president expected negotiations to be further along.
What's next for the peace negotiations?
A CNN source emphasised that Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, has already had three meetings with Vladimir Putin and numerous discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Despite this, there have been no significant advancements. It's time to get serious, the source said, suggesting the need for more decisive actions.
