Vance's interview highlights growing concerns over the prolonged conflict in Ukraine and potential diplomatic pathways towards peace agreements.
Ongoing Conflict in Ukraine: No Resolution in Sight, Says Vance
Ongoing Conflict in Ukraine: No Resolution in Sight, Says Vance
US Vice-President JD Vance expresses doubts about an imminent end to the war as both countries remain at an impasse.
In an interview with Fox News, US Vice-President JD Vance has stated that the war in Ukraine is expected to persist for the foreseeable future. He emphasized the need for the US to play a role in helping both Russia and Ukraine "find middle ground" after over three years of warfare. However, Vance clarified that ultimately, it will be up to the two nations to negotiate a resolution to what he described as a “brutal, brutal conflict.”
His remarks followed a recent agreement where the US and Ukraine will share profits from the country's rare earth mineral resources in exchange for ongoing security assistance from Washington. In his comprehensive dialogue, Vance defended former President Trump’s handling of the situation, questioning the legitimacy of risking significant troop losses over minor territorial gains.
Trump recently suggested that Ukraine might consider relinquishing control of Crimea, which Russia seized in 2014, to help facilitate a peace agreement. However, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has indicated that constitutional obligations would prevent him from accepting any Russian claim to the peninsula.
In another conversation on the same network, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed the importance of achieving "breakthrough" developments in the conflict soon; otherwise, Trump would need to evaluate how much more time he's willing to invest into the issue.
This week, President Vladimir Putin declared a temporary three-day ceasefire to coincide with World War Two's anniversary celebrations, but fighting did not cease. Ukraine's foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, urged for an immediate 30-day ceasefire in response to ongoing hostilities.
On Thursday, a Russian drone strike on Zaporizhzhia injured 14 civilians, causing no fatalities, while Russia accused Ukraine of targeting a market in southern Ukraine, resulting in seven deaths and numerous injuries. Kyiv refuted these allegations, asserting that the incursion aimed specifically at military targets.
