U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed frustration over the lack of progress in diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war, warning that the U.S. would "move away" if no progress was made soon.
Trump, despite his promise to end the war quickly, has failed to build consensus even for a temporary ceasefire.
The U.S. has ruled out NATO membership for Ukraine and insisted on a 30-day ceasefire, but Russia demands a comprehensive peace deal addressing its security concerns.
A new U.S. proposal includes recognizing Crimea as Russian territory and freezing the conflict along the front lines, but Russia rejects security guarantees for Ukraine and insists on its demilitarization.
Despite Russia’s territorial gains, Ukraine and Europe are determined to continue the fight with Western support.
For lasting peace, Russia's security concerns must be addressed, but its demands on Ukraine’s military are unacceptable for any sovereign nation.
Trump should seek common ground among the U.S., Ukraine, Europe, and Russia for a durable peace, rather than favoring one side.
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