US to Abandon Ukraine Peace Talks if No Progress

The US will abandon efforts to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal within days if there's no progress, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned. Rubio stated that the US had "other priorities to focus on" and that they wouldn't continue with the endeavour for "weeks and months on end." The warning comes as Russian strikes on Ukraine continue, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reporting a recent missile attack that killed two people. Meanwhile, Ukraine and the US have taken steps towards a minerals deal, signing a memorandum of intent to establish an investment fund for Ukraine's reconstruction.

Ukraine's Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced that the country has signed a memorandum of intent with the US, paving the way for an economic partnership agreement and the establishment of an investment fund for Ukraine's reconstruction. The deal, which involves US access to Ukraine's critical minerals, oil, and gas, was temporarily derailed in February due to a clash between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump. US officials hope to complete the accord by the end of next week.

Ukraine has signed a memorandum of intent with the US regarding a minerals deal, paving the way for a larger agreement on jointly developing Ukraine's natural resources. Ukrainian Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko announced the signing on social media, stating that it would lead to an Economic Partnership Agreement and the establishment of an Investment Fund for Ukraine's reconstruction. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Svyrydenko signed the agreement in an online call. US President Donald Trump said a more comprehensive agreement would be signed the following week, with details still being worked out. The deal aims to jointly develop Ukraine's rare earths, critical minerals, oil, gas, and other natural resources, and is seen as a form of compensation for US aid to Ukraine during the war with Russia.

The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, stated that the US may "move on" from Ukraine peace talks if no end to the war is in sight, following a meeting with Ukrainian officials to discuss a US-authored peace plan. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism about successfully negotiating an end to the conflict. President Donald Trump indicated that the US would soon hear from Russia on the peace plan. Other news includes a court hearing on the mass layoffs at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Trump's feud with the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, and US airstrikes in Yemen that killed at least 58 people. Additionally, the new US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, placed a note from Trump in the Western Wall in Jerusalem, and Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen met with a Maryland man wrongfully deported to El Salvador.

The US may abandon efforts to end the Ukraine conflict within days if no progress is made, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned, citing mounting frustration within the Trump administration. Despite recent talks with Ukrainian and European officials, peace remains elusive, with Moscow stalling on negotiations and rejecting a ceasefire proposal. Rubio stated that if a resolution is not possible, the US will "move on," as it's "not our war." Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism about successfully negotiating an end to the war, and the US and Ukraine signed a memorandum paving the way for a minerals deal.

Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities Kharkiv and Sumy killed at least two people and wounded dozens more. The strikes on Kharkiv damaged 15 apartment buildings and injured 57 people, including five children. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that the US could "move on" from Ukraine-Russia peace efforts unless progress is made, after meeting European and Ukrainian leaders in Paris. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia continued to launch the same number of missiles and drones at Ukraine despite a US-brokered moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure.

US Senator Marco Rubio's comments indicate growing frustration in Washington at the lack of progress in peace talks between the US and Russia regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine. Two months have passed since Donald Trump initiated negotiations, but tangible results are scarce. A 30-day ceasefire on energy infrastructure strikes never materialized, and a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea was also not implemented due to Russia's conditions. Trump's approach has been criticized for being too lenient on Vladimir Putin, while being tougher on Kyiv. The threat to "move on" from the talks is seen as either genuine or a negotiating tactic, with Ukraine having more to lose if the war continues.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused US envoy Steve Witkoff of "spreading Russian narratives" about the Ukraine war. Witkoff had met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and later said he had "compelling" discussions with him about a potential peace deal involving occupied territories. Zelenskyy also stated that a minerals deal with the US was nearing completion, although US President Donald Trump later said it would likely be signed the following week. Zelenskyy claimed to have evidence that China is helping Russia with artillery, and US efforts to broker a ceasefire have stalled, with both sides accusing each other of breaking a previous agreement on energy infrastructure targets.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the US will abandon efforts to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal unless progress is made soon, citing the need for "clear signs that a deal can be done" within days. Rubio made the comments after meeting European and Ukrainian leaders in Paris, where discussions on a US peace framework received an "encouraging reception". The talks had been constructive, with Rubio discussing security guarantees and meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Rubio emphasized the need for swift progress, saying that the administration cannot continue to dedicate weeks and months to the endeavor without seeing tangible results.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the US will abandon efforts to end the war in Ukraine if meaningful progress is not made in the next several days. Rubio made the comments after high-level talks in Paris with European and Ukrainian officials. The US has been a key player in negotiations to end the war, but Rubio indicated that the administration is reaching a point where it needs to decide whether ending the war is feasible. The Kremlin responded by stating it is in no hurry for a cease-fire, and Russia's President Vladimir Putin has set conditions for a 30-day cease-fire. Ukrainian officials have not commented on Rubio's remarks, but analysts say that an American exit from peace talks would signal US powerlessness regarding the war.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the US will abandon efforts to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal within days if no progress is made, citing President Donald Trump's frustration and the need to focus on other pressing issues, although some progress was reported in recent US talks with Ukraine.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that President Donald Trump is prepared to "move on" from Ukraine peace talks if a resolution isn't reached soon. Rubio's comments came after the US-sponsored negotiations stalled, and as Trump's frustration grew. The administration's main achievement, a 30-day ceasefire on energy infrastructure, is nearing its end. Rubio emphasized that the US cannot continue negotiations "for weeks and months on end." The comments were made during a visit to Paris, where European officials met to revive stalled talks. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov responded, claiming progress had been made, citing the 30-day energy ceasefire. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed concerns that US negotiator Steve Witkoff had adopted "Russian narratives." The talks aim to secure a ceasefire and security guarantees, with the US appearing "ready to use both incentives and pressure on Russia." If the US were to end its support for peace talks, it would mark a significant win for the Kremlin.

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