US ready to abandon Ukraine peace deal if there is no progress, says Marco Rubio
US ready to abandon Ukraine peace deal if there is no progress, says Marco Rubio
US Ready to Abandon Ukraine Peace Deal If There Is No Progress, Says Marco Rubio
Washington, D.C., April 18, 2025 — The United States is prepared to walk away from current peace efforts in Ukraine if meaningful progress is not made soon, Senator Marco Rubio warned on Thursday. His comments mark a sharp shift in tone from the Biden administration’s ongoing diplomatic stance and could signal growing frustration within Washington over the stalemate in negotiations.
Speaking at a foreign policy forum in Washington, Rubio, the Vice Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said the U.S. cannot “indefinitely support a process that yields no results while the conflict drags on and costs continue to mount.”
“The patience of the American people and Congress is not unlimited,” Rubio said. “If we don’t see real movement—an end to the fighting, concrete political commitments, and genuine dialogue—we have to reconsider our role in this so-called peace process.”
The senator, who is a leading Republican voice on national security, said that the United States will continue to provide financial and military support to Ukraine for the time being. However, he said that bipartisan support could decrease if peace talks continue to stall. While Rubio did not specify what actions would constitute “real progress,” he suggested that both Russia and Ukraine bear responsibility for moving talks forward. He criticized Moscow for continuing its aggressive military posture but also called on Kyiv to make “tough political decisions.”
The Biden administration has not responded directly to Rubio’s comments, but State Department officials have reiterated their commitment to a “diplomatic resolution that respects Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, facilitated by European intermediaries, have made little headway since late 2024. Ceasefire violations, territorial disputes, and war fatigue on both sides have hampered negotiations.
Analysts say Rubio’s statement reflects a broader shift in U.S. policy circles, where concerns are growing about the sustainability of American involvement in the conflict—especially amid rising global tensions and domestic priorities.
Dr. stated, "This is not a withdrawal of support, but a warning." Senior fellow at the Atlantic Council Lisa Reynolds. “The U.S. wants to see a return on its investment—strategically, diplomatically, and morally.”
The world watches as pressure mounts on all sides to find a way forward in a war that has lasted more than three years and killed tens of thousands of people. For the time being, the world is watching.
US Ready to Abandon Ukraine Peace Deal If There Is No Progress, Says Marco Rubio
Washington, D.C., April 18, 2025 — The United States is prepared to walk away from current peace efforts in Ukraine if meaningful progress is not made soon, Senator Marco Rubio warned on Thursday. His comments mark a sharp shift in tone from the Biden administration’s ongoing diplomatic stance and could signal growing frustration within Washington over the stalemate in negotiations.
Speaking at a foreign policy forum in Washington, Rubio, the Vice Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, said the U.S. cannot “indefinitely support a process that yields no results while the conflict drags on and costs continue to mount.”
“The patience of the American people and Congress is not unlimited,” Rubio said. “If we don’t see real movement—an end to the fighting, concrete political commitments, and genuine dialogue—we have to reconsider our role in this so-called peace process.”
The senator, a leading Republican voice on national security, emphasized that U.S. military and financial support to Ukraine remains firm for now but hinted that bipartisan support could erode if peace negotiations continue to stall.
While Rubio did not specify what actions would constitute “real progress,” he suggested that both Russia and Ukraine bear responsibility for moving talks forward. He criticized Moscow for continuing its aggressive military posture but also called on Kyiv to make “tough political decisions.”
The Biden administration has not responded directly to Rubio’s comments, but State Department officials have reiterated their commitment to a “diplomatic resolution that respects Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, facilitated by European intermediaries, have made little headway since late 2024. Ceasefire violations, territorial disputes, and war fatigue on both sides have hampered negotiations.
Analysts say Rubio’s statement reflects a broader shift in U.S. policy circles, where concerns are growing about the sustainability of American involvement in the conflict—especially amid rising global tensions and domestic priorities.
“This isn’t a withdrawal of support, but a warning,” said Dr. Lisa Reynolds, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council. “The U.S. wants to see a return on its investment—strategically, diplomatically, and morally.”
For now, the world watches as pressure mounts on all sides to find a path forward in a war that has lasted more than three years and claimed tens of thousands of lives.
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