US May Abandon Ukraine Peace Talks Soon

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that the US will abandon its efforts to end the Ukraine conflict within "days" if there are no signs of progress, citing mounting frustration within the Trump administration. Despite recent talks with Ukrainian and European officials, peace still seems out of reach, with Russia stalling on negotiations and rejecting a ceasefire proposal. Rubio stated that if an end to the war is not possible, the US will "move on," as it's "not our war." Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism that the administration can successfully negotiate an end to the war. The US and Ukraine have made progress on a minerals deal, signing a memorandum of intent, but the conflict continues with recent missile attacks by Russia.

US Senator Marco Rubio's comments indicate growing frustration in Washington over the lack of progress in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, initiated by President Donald Trump two months ago. Despite multiple meetings, the talks have yielded little, with a 30-day ceasefire and a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea failing to materialize. Trump's team has faced criticism for being too soft on Russia, and Rubio's tough talk may be a sign of Trump's frustration, but walking away from the talks would ultimately harm Ukraine more than Russia.

The Trump administration appears to be backing away from negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggesting that the US may "move on" if a cease-fire deal is not possible. This stance is seen as a boost to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has been trying to stall negotiations. President Trump has previously made statements that have played into Russia's hands, including taking NATO membership for Ukraine off the table and suggesting that Ukraine should give up territory. Trump's comments on Friday implied that the US could walk away from the conflict, likening it to past withdrawals from Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Experts, including Fiona Hill, a Putin biographer, believe that Trump's priority is to deal directly with Russia, putting Ukraine "to one side" and pursuing business deals with Russia. The administration's stance has raised concerns among European officials and congressional supporters of Ukraine, who are worried about the future of US support for Ukraine, including arms shipments and intelligence sharing.

Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism about ending the war in Ukraine, saying he felt "hopeful that we can bring this war to a close," after meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, however, signaled that the US might abandon efforts to make peace between Russia and Ukraine if meaningful progress isn't made soon, stating that a decision would be made "in a matter of days." President Trump responded to a recent shooting at Florida State University, calling it a "shame" but showing no willingness to change his stance on gun laws, saying he would "always protect the Second Amendment." The Justice Department accused a federal judge of overstepping his authority in a dispute over migrant deportations, and Rubio's comments put pressure on Ukraine and Russia to reach a cease-fire, but the Kremlin indicated it is not in a hurry to agree.