U.S. Plans to Abandon Ukraine Peace Talks if No Progress

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that the United States will abandon its efforts to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine within days if there are no clear signs of progress, reflecting growing impatience in the Trump administration. Following high-level talks in Paris with European and Ukrainian officials, Rubio emphasized that the U.S. will not prolong negotiations indefinitely and that the onus is now on Ukraine and Russia to demonstrate a willingness to reach an agreement. President Trump has invested significant time in the peace process but is prepared to shift focus to other priorities if a breakthrough does not appear imminent. While some progress was reported in the talks, including a positive reception to a U.S. peace framework and constructive feedback from President Zelensky’s office, frustrations remain over the lack of substantive results. Trump also indicated the possibility of signing a minerals deal with Ukraine, although previous attempts have stalled due to disagreements. The talks have highlighted both the urgency and the challenges facing diplomatic efforts to end the war.