Ukraine has agreed to a full temporary ceasefire, officials announced Friday, while accusing Russia of delaying a truce agreement. The development comes as former U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Washington may abandon mediation efforts if either side proves unwilling to compromise.
"If either party makes this too difficult, we're just going to say: 'You're foolish, you're horrible people'—and we'll take a pass," Trump told reporters, emphasizing that both Moscow and Kyiv need to show progress. "Hopefully, we won't have to do that."
U.S. Signals Waning Patience
The remarks followed comments from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who suggested after meetings with European allies in Paris that the U.S. could disengage if a ceasefire appears unworkable. "If we're so far apart that this isn’t going to happen, then the president may say, 'We're done,'" Rubio said.
Despite the tough rhetoric, Trump indicated he remains cautiously optimistic. "It’s coming to a head right now," he said, stopping short of declaring an end to negotiations. Vice President JD Vance echoed the sentiment during a visit to Rome, stating he was "optimistic" about a potential resolution.
Ukraine-Russia Stalemate
Kyiv has repeatedly accused Moscow of obstructing peace efforts, including rejecting a U.S.-backed 30-day ceasefire proposal earlier this year. Russia, meanwhile, has blamed Ukraine for continued hostilities, even as Putin recently declared a unilateral Easter truce—a move dismissed by Kyiv as insincere amid ongoing attacks.
The U.S. stance reflects growing frustration with the protracted conflict, now in its third year. While Trump avoided assigning blame to either Putin or Zelenskyy, his administration’s ultimatum underscores the precarious state of diplomatic efforts.
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