The United States has indicated that it may abandon its efforts to mediate a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine if substantial progress is not made in the coming days. This development comes as diplomatic tensions persist and the conflict shows little sign of a near-term resolution.

Speaking to reporters, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed that the window for negotiations is rapidly closing. He stated that both parties have only a few days to demonstrate a serious commitment to peace efforts. "We're not going to continue with this endeavor for weeks and months on end," Rubio warned. "We need to determine very quickly now, and I'm talking about a matter of days, whether or not this is doable in the next few weeks."

President Donald Trump echoed these sentiments, adding that the U.S. is prepared to step away from the negotiating table if either side continues to create obstacles. He remarked, "Now if for some reason one of the two parties makes it very difficult, we're just going to say, 'you're foolish, you're fools, you're horrible people, and we're going to just take a pass.'"

The comments follow recent high-level talks in Paris, which marked the first in-person engagement of its kind involving European officials. A U.S.-backed peace framework reportedly received encouraging responses during these discussions. However, friction remains evident, particularly after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff of favoring Russian viewpoints.

Despite the strained dynamics, Vice President JD Vance expressed cautious optimism. He noted that the most recent round of talks showed signs of progress and that there might be an opportunity to end the conflict soon. Upcoming meetings in London are expected to address critical and sensitive issues, including Ukraine’s potential NATO membership and the future of occupied territories.

Reports have emerged suggesting the U.S. might be open to recognizing Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea as part of a broader agreement to secure peace. If true, this would mark a major shift in U.S. policy and a potentially controversial concession aimed at moving the peace process forward.

On the Russian side, the Kremlin acknowledged that progress had been made but described interactions with the U.S. as complicated. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov reiterated Moscow's commitment to resolving the war while protecting its national interests. He pointed to a temporary moratorium on attacks against energy infrastructure as evidence of goodwill, while simultaneously accusing Ukraine of violating this informal agreement.

Peskov added that any decision by the United States to disengage from peace talks is ultimately a matter for Washington. Nonetheless, he affirmed that Russia remains open to dialogue despite the challenges in communication.

As the situation develops, all eyes are on the coming days to determine whether a negotiated settlement is still possible or if the U.S. will formally withdraw from its role as a peace broker in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.