US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a warning that the United States will withdraw from efforts to negotiate a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine within days unless there are clear indications that a truce is achievable.

“We’re not going to continue with this endeavor for weeks and months on end,” Rubio emphasized, noting that the US has “other priorities to focus on.”

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the situation has remained tense, with Russia stipulating various conditions for any potential ceasefire.

Rubio’s remarks follow Ukraine’s initial steps toward signing a minerals agreement with Washington, aimed at establishing an investment fund to support Ukraine’s reconstruction efforts.

After a meeting in Paris with European leaders regarding a possible ceasefire, Rubio told reporters, “We need to determine very quickly now and I’m talking about a matter of days – whether or not this is doable” in the short term.

He acknowledged the challenges facing any potential peace deal but stressed the necessity for clear signs of progress soon.

This urgency comes as the geopolitical landscape remains complex and fluid.

Notably, US President Donald Trump had previously claimed that he could halt the fighting within the first 24 hours of his presidency, underscoring the high stakes and expectations surrounding US involvement in the conflict.

As the US reassesses its position, the eyes of the international community remain on both Russia and Ukraine, as any developments could dramatically influence the course of the ongoing conflict and humanitarian situation in the region.

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