US President Donald Trump is considering giving up on diplomacy efforts to reach a deal with Russia and Ukraine, citing frustration over the lack of progress in talks. In a recent private conversation with his top advisers, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and diplomatic envoy Steve Witkoff, Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the negotiations.
Rubio shared Trump’s concerns with European officials gathered in Paris for talks on peace, saying that “if a clear path to peace does not emerge soon, the United States will step back from efforts to broker peace.” However, it is unclear what this means in practice, and whether the US will take specific action if no progress is made.
Despite Trump’s frustration, Ukraine has agreed to his proposal for a 30-day ceasefire. However, Russia has been slow-walking this plan, arguing that they are winning on the battlefield and have conditions for any peace agreement. It is unclear what these conditions might be.
The US administration presented a framework for a potential peace deal during the Paris talks, but responses from Kyiv and Moscow are still pending. Trump’s promise of a swift peace deal appears to be nowhere near fruition, despite his assurances that progress is being made.
Overall, while the US is not out of the game yet, it seems that Trump may be running out of patience with the Russia-Ukraine diplomacy efforts. The future of these talks remains uncertain.
Source: https://www.axios.com/2025/04/18/trump-russia-ukraine-rant-walking-away