U.S. Signals Possible Shift in Russia-Ukraine Peace Efforts Amid Ongoing Violence
Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns U.S. may abandon peace efforts if no progress is made in days, following high-level talks in Paris.
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The war continues to rage, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declaring in a post, "This is how Russia began this Good Friday – with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, Shaheds – maiming our people and cities."
Rubio says US ready to 'move on' within days if no progress made on Russia-Ukraine peace deal
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After weeks of efforts by the Trump administration to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine have failed to bring an end to the fighting, Rubio said the U.S. administration wants to decide "in a matter of days whether or not this is doable in the next few weeks."
Rubio suggests US will drop Ukraine-Russia peace efforts if no progress within days
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Rubio’s words of warning on Friday come after the US and Ukraine moved closer toward clinching an agreement on a minerals deal on Thursday night.
US will abandon Ukraine peace efforts ‘within days’ if no progress made, Rubio warns
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After weeks of efforts by the Trump administration to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine have failed to bring an end to the fighting, Rubio said the U.S. administration wants to decide 'in a matter of days whether or not this is doable in the next few weeks.'
Rubio Suggested the US Will Drop Ukraine-Russia Peace Efforts If No Progress within Days
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The success of the coalition’s operation hinges on U.S. backup with airpower or other military assistance, but the Trump administration has made no public commitment to provide support which European officials say is critical.
Ukraine’s future is at the center of talks in Paris with Rubio, Witkoff and top European officials
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Russia strikes Dnipro as Ukrainian officials seek security pledges in Paris
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The high level diplomacy reflects Europe’s mounting concern over the U.S. administration’s overtures towards Moscow, after the failure so far of Trump’s efforts to arrange a ceasefire in the three-year-old Russia-Ukraine war.
Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff touch down in Paris to hear Ukraine plead its case
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The only significant diplomatic shift came from President Zelenskyy, who changed tack with Washington and offered to buy 10 Patriot air defence systems, rather than asking for their donation.
Russia ramps up pressure on all fronts as Ukraine offers to buy US Patriots
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The talks, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, form the highest level of transatlantic engagement about the war since February.
Ukraine war: US to hold talks in Paris with Europeans
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European leaders have grown more concerned as Trump has heaped pressure and criticism on Zelenskyy, while instead making diplomatic gestures to the Russian president, Vladimir Putin.
US officials to meet European leaders in Paris to discuss Ukraine war
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Summary
In Paris, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the U.S. might move on from peace efforts if there is no progress within days. Following talks with European and Ukrainian officials, Rubio noted a U.S.-authored peace outline was constructively received, but further negotiations were needed. Concurrently, violence escalated in Ukraine with recent missile strikes in Kharkiv. Meanwhile, Ukraine and the U.S. signed a memorandum towards a minerals deal, aiming to bolster economic cooperation between the countries. The urgency to find a resolution to the ongoing conflict is heightened by fears of a shift in the U.S. administration's approach.
Perspectives
High-level talks in Paris focus on Ukraine's future and security, involving key U.S. officials and European leaders, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff.
Ukraine's delegation aims to secure guarantees from the U.S. and European allies regarding military support and a prospective ceasefire, with discussions on a multinational military contingent and effective security architecture for Ukraine.
Negotiations have been shaped by the recent warning from Secretary of State Rubio that the U.S. may abandon peace efforts if no progress is seen in the coming days, underscoring the urgency of establishing a strategic partnership with European allies.
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