US Vice President Says Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal Likely Leaves Both Unhappy

US Vice President JD Vance has indicated that any negotiated peace deal between Russia and Ukraine is unlikely to satisfy either side, though the US aims for a settlement both countries can accept. President Donald Trump announced a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin scheduled for August 15 in Alaska to discuss a possible ceasefire, with reports suggesting Ukraine may have to cede significant territory, a prospect firmly rejected by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Vance emphasized the importance of Trump’s leadership in bringing Putin and Zelenskiy together for talks, suggesting that a direct meeting between the Russian and Ukrainian leaders before the US-Russia summit would not be productive. While Trump is open to a three-way summit, current preparations focus on the bilateral meeting with Putin. Despite the challenges, Vance stressed that diplomatic efforts are worth pursuing to end the conflict and stop the violence. The situation remains delicate, with both Moscow and Kyiv expected to be unhappy with any compromise that achieves relative peace.