US Vice-President JD Vance recently stated that the ongoing war in Ukraine is unlikely to come to a swift conclusion, expressing this sentiment during an interview with Fox News. Vance articulated that the current priority for the Biden administration should be to facilitate a middle ground between Russia and Ukraine to seek an end to this prolonged conflict, which has lasted over three years. However, he underlined that the responsibility for reaching an agreement ultimately lies with both nations.
War in Ukraine's Stalemate: Biden Administration's Dilemma
War in Ukraine's Stalemate: Biden Administration's Dilemma
US Vice-President JD Vance indicates that the Ukraine conflict persists without resolution, emphasizing a need for dialogue between Russia and Ukraine.
His remarks came in light of a new US-Ukraine agreement, where the US will share profits from Ukraine's rare earth minerals in exchange for future military assistance. Defending former President Trump's stance on the Ukraine crisis, Vance noted, “Of course, the Ukrainians are angry about being invaded; however, are we going to sacrifice countless lives over small patches of land?”
This week, Trump suggested that Ukraine might need to consider relinquishing Crimea, annexed by Russia in 2014, as part of a peace settlement. Despite this, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky asserted that the constitution prevents him from accepting Russian control over Crimea.
In tandem with these discussions, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio commented on the urgent need for a "breakthrough" in the conflict, warning Trump might need to reassess his focus and resources spent on Ukraine.
Recently, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a temporary ceasefire from May 8 to commemorate the end of World War II. Responding to this, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has advocated for an immediate 30-day ceasefire. Nonetheless, clashes persist, exemplified by a recent drone strike in Zaporizhzhia that resulted in 14 injuries, although there were no fatalities. Conversely, Russia alleges a Ukrainian drone attack targeted civilians in southern Ukraine, leading to seven fatalities and over 20 injuries, a claim Kyiv has refuted, insisting the strikes were aimed at military targets.
This week, Trump suggested that Ukraine might need to consider relinquishing Crimea, annexed by Russia in 2014, as part of a peace settlement. Despite this, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky asserted that the constitution prevents him from accepting Russian control over Crimea.
In tandem with these discussions, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio commented on the urgent need for a "breakthrough" in the conflict, warning Trump might need to reassess his focus and resources spent on Ukraine.
Recently, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a temporary ceasefire from May 8 to commemorate the end of World War II. Responding to this, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has advocated for an immediate 30-day ceasefire. Nonetheless, clashes persist, exemplified by a recent drone strike in Zaporizhzhia that resulted in 14 injuries, although there were no fatalities. Conversely, Russia alleges a Ukrainian drone attack targeted civilians in southern Ukraine, leading to seven fatalities and over 20 injuries, a claim Kyiv has refuted, insisting the strikes were aimed at military targets.
