The United States continues to hold hope that Russia’s comprehensive invasion of Ukraine may be halted, according to U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who expressed this view during his trip to Italy on April 18, as reported by Reuters.
“I want to update the prime minister (
Giorgia Meloni
“) regarding some of the discussions between Russia and Ukraine… even within the last 24 hours, we believe there are some intriguing developments to share,” Vance stated.
reporters
, without providing details.
Given that the negotiations are ongoing, I won’t make any preconceptions about their outcome. However, we remain hopeful that we might be able to successfully conclude this.
war
, bring this extremely harsh war to an end.”
Vance’s remarks followed those of the U.S. Secretary of State.
Marco Rubio
said Washington would abandon its diplomatic push in the coming days unless Russia signals readiness to engage.
Speaking after
meetings
In discussions with European and Ukrainian officials in Paris, Rubio highlighted that although U.S. President Donald Trump continues to show interest in securing an agreement, he also has “alternative focuses” should no accord seem feasible.
The American president commenced his tenure with promises of
ceasefire
Within 24 hours of assuming office, later prolonging the deadline to 100 days.
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At a gathering in Paris on April 17, American diplomats informed their European colleagues of their intention to achieve a comprehensive cessation of hostilities within several weeks, as reported.
Bloomberg
That gathering featured Ukrainian officials along with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Kiev agreed to a 30-day cease-fire without conditions during the discussions led by the U.S. in Jeddah on March 11. Moscow.
rejected
The agreement was only valid if it didn’t include provisions that would weaken Ukraine’s ability to defend itself, such as ceasing all military support.
military aid
.
The Kremlin additionally called for prohibiting Ukraine’s
NATO membership
, and complete Russian dominance over
occupied parts
Of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia regions — circumstances Kyiv has consistently stated are unacceptable.
The White House has become increasingly impatient due to the lack of advancement.
Russia
keeps up with its military actions, and a partial ceasefire aimed at halting attacks on energy facilities has not been maintained.
Trump has increasingly
blamed
Both Ukraine and Russia are blamed for not reaching an agreement, and he has openly referred to the conflict as “Biden’s war,” attributing the blame to his predecessor, the previous president.
Joe Biden
, and President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Ukraine has insisted that any peace agreement should incorporate security assurances and has stated it will never acknowledge the annexation.
Russian occupation
of its sovereign territory.
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