US Steps Back From Ukraine Peace Mediation

The United States has officially stepped back from mediating Russia-Ukraine peace talks, citing frustration at the lack of concrete proposals from both parties. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and State Department officials stated the US will no longer actively arrange meetings, shifting responsibility for negotiations to Moscow and Kyiv. President Trump, initially promising a swift resolution, has voiced impatience and signaled the US may move on if no breakthrough occurs. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated Russia’s openness to diplomatic solutions but noted Ukraine’s lack of response to direct talks. A recent US-Ukraine mineral deal was reached, but major issues persist, including Ukraine’s refusal to recognize Russia’s annexation of Crimea and competing ceasefire proposals. This development marks a significant change in US foreign policy, with both sides now expected to present their own plans for peace.