War in Ukraine Will Persist Amidst Ongoing Conflict, Vance Remarks

In an insightful interview, Vance reflects on the complexities surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war and proposed strategies for resolution.

In a recent Fox News interview, US Vice-President JD Vance expressed that the ongoing war in Ukraine is "not going to end any time soon." He highlighted the pressing challenge for the US administration as it seeks to facilitate a dialogue that could lead to a resolution between Russia and Ukraine, which has seen conflict for over three years. Vance noted, however, that any lasting peace will depend on both parties reaching an agreement to halt the "brutal, brutal conflict."

His remarks come on the heels of a newly signed agreement between Washington and Kyiv focused on sharing profits from Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, in exchange for future American security support. During the conversation, Vance defended former President Trump's stance on the war, questioning whether it’s worth the continuous loss of soldiers over contested territories.

This week, Trump suggested that Ukraine might consider relinquishing Crimea—annexed by Russia in 2014—as a potential compromise for peace. Nevertheless, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky raised concerns about relinquishing control of the peninsula, citing his country’s constitution.

On Thursday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that a critical breakthrough in negotiations is essential, warning that Trump would soon need to evaluate how much attention to allocate to the conflict.

Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, declared a temporary three-day ceasefire commencing May 8 in sync with World War Two commemorations. In response, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha advocated for a sustained 30-day ceasefire. However, the clashes have persisted, as evidenced by a recent Russian drone assault in Zaporizhzhia, resulting in 14 injuries, and counteraccusations from Moscow about Ukraine attacking a market in a southern region under Russian control, which reportedly killed seven and injured over 20. Kyiv dismissed these allegations, affirming its targeting was strictly aimed at military forces.