U.S. Secretary of State: No Hope for Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire; U.S. May Be Ready to Abandon Mediation | WPN World People News

The Russia-Ukraine war has lasted for over three years. On the 17th, Ukraine announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding on mineral cooperation with the United States. However, on the 18th, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio dropped a bombshell, stating that if a ceasefire cannot be achieved within the next few days—indicating that the positions of both sides remain irreconcilable—the United States will prepare to abandon its efforts to mediate a ceasefire.

On the 17th, Rubio, along with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, held talks in Paris with several European officials regarding a ceasefire and peace plan for the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Rubio said that a framework for peace talks had already been provided to both countries for consideration. He urged Russia and Ukraine to clarify as soon as possible whether a ceasefire is feasible. If there is a possibility of ending the war, the United States will do its utmost to assist. However, if the positions of both sides are too divergent to achieve a ceasefire, U.S. assistance cannot continue indefinitely without progress or deadlines.

Several European diplomats noted that Ukraine has already agreed to the U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire plan, but Russia has responded with indifference, claiming it holds the upper hand on the battlefield and has therefore made numerous demands. If the U.S. does withdraw from mediation, it would be seen as a major victory for Russia. Rubio’s latest statement appears to be a form of pressure on both parties, aimed at compelling Ukraine and Russia to make concrete commitments and decisions promptly.