U.S. Weighs Exit as Ukraine Peace Talks Stall

The United States is considering withdrawing from stalled Russia-Ukraine peace talks, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio warning that President Trump may end U.S. involvement within days if progress is not made. Vice President JD Vance has expressed optimism about the negotiations, following his discussions with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome. The Kremlin has announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, which Ukraine has pledged to mirror depending on Russian actions. U.S. officials stress that a decision on continuing peace efforts is imminent, as the United States has other urgent international concerns. The U.S. will remain engaged only if a near-term resolution seems possible. Additional talks are planned to gauge Russia’s willingness to reach a peace agreement.