US President Donald Trump will withdraw from mediating a peaceful settlement of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine in the coming days if there are no clear signs that an agreement can be reached, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in Paris after meetings with European and Ukrainian leaders.
“We’re not going to continue this effort for weeks and months with no end in sight. We need to determine very quickly – I’m talking about days – whether it’s possible to achieve a result in the coming weeks. If yes, we stay in the game. If not, we have other priorities,” Reuters quoted Rubio as saying.
The official noted that if it is impossible to achieve an end to the conflict, the U.S. “needs to move on.”
“We need to determine very quickly now, and I’m talking about a matter of days, whether it’s possible or not <…> If it’s not possible, if our positions are so far apart that an agreement is not going to happen, then I think the president will probably reach a point where he’ll say, ‘We’re done,’” CNN quoted Rubio as saying.
According to the Secretary of State, the United States has been helping Ukraine for the past three years, “and we want this to end, but this is not our war.”
It is worth noting that on April 30, one hundred days will expire from the beginning of the second term of Donald Trump’s presidency. The United States traditionally assesses the successes and blunders of the head of state at the end of this term.
This is a major turning point in the Ukraine conflict. If the US steps back, I wonder who will take the lead in peace negotiations. Europe needs to step up!
Honestly, the US can’t solve every conflict. Maybe it’s time for regional powers to take more responsibility. Let’s see what happens next.
If America pulls out, the EU will face even more pressure to mediate. This could change the entire dynamic of the conflict and Europe’s role in it.
Sad to see diplomatic efforts reaching a dead end. I hope this doesn’t mean more suffering for people in Ukraine. The world must not give up on peace!
Rubio’s statement shows just how frustrated the US is with the lack of progress. It’s a tough call, but perhaps a new approach is needed to break the deadlock.
Wow, so after three years of playing international referee, the US is basically saying if peace doesn’t happen soon, it’s time to drop the mic and walk away. 🙃 Guess diplomacy really has a limited patience timer, who knew? Makes you wonder if “not our war” is the ultimate politeness or just a nice way to say “deal with it yourselves.” 🤷♂️ Hopefully, someone’s got popcorn ready for these diplomatic cliffhangers… because watching political drama unfold in real time is both exhausting and oddly entertaining. 🍿😂
Looks like diplomacy is turning into a game of hot potato and no one wants to be left holding it 😂. Maybe they should just settle it with a dance-off or rock-paper-scissors before things get any messier 🤷♂️🕺.
This really highlights how complex and urgent the situation is right now. It’s clear that patience is running thin, but peace is something we can’t give up on easily 🌍✌️. The reality of prolonged conflict affects so many lives, and finding a resolution feels more important than ever. Hoping that wisdom and courage guide the next steps because the world truly needs healing and unity 💙✨🙏.