The United States has decided it will no longer mediate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, a State Department official announced Thursday, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy toward the ongoing war.
State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce told reporters that the U.S. “will not be the mediators” moving forward, citing President Donald Trump’s frustration with the lack of progress in negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow to end the conflict.
The news comes after President Trump’s recent remarks that the war will end soon. He stated it was all up to the leaders of the country then.
Ukraine continues to demand the full restoration of its territories, while Russia insists on recognition of its annexed regions, including parts of eastern Ukraine and Crimea.
Despite over $55 billion in U.S. aid to Ukraine since the war began, no significant breakthroughs have been achieved in peace talks.
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Bruce’s remarks suggest the Trump administration may be reevaluating its role in the conflict, potentially pressuring Ukraine to consider concessions to Russia.
No alternative mediator has been named, though countries like Turkey and China have previously expressed interest in facilitating talks.
The White House has not yet commented on whether this decision will affect ongoing military or financial support for Ukraine.
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