Donald Trump's administration is stepping back from peace talks. Credit: Win McNamee / Getty
The U.S. has stepped back from mediating peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, citing frustration with Vladimir Putin’s refusal to cooperate.
Tammy Bruce confirmed that the U.S. will no longer mediate peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.
Saying it’s time for both sides to act.
“We’re still committed and willing to help,” she said, “but we won’t fly around the world to mediate anymore. That’s now up to them.”
Her comments followed months of stalled progress, with Putin refusing a ceasefire.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed that frustration, telling Fox News: “This is not our war.”
He warned that without a breakthrough soon, President Trump would need to reassess how much U.S. involvement is justified.
As the U.S. steps back from shuttle diplomacy, it is strengthening ties with Ukraine.
Tammy Bruce confirmed that the U.S. will step back from mediating peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.
On Wednesday, the Trump administration notified Congress of a $50 million arms export to Kyiv — the first since Trump returned to office over 100 days ago.
The move ends a pause in military aid.
That same day, Washington and Kyiv signed a “historic” minerals deal, giving the U.S. priority access to Ukraine’s natural resources, per the Independent.
The deal, months in the making, gives the U.S. a long-term stake in Ukraine’s recovery — signaling it’s stepping back diplomatically, but not stepping away.
Ukraine’s parliament will ratify the minerals deal on May 8, confirmed by lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak via Telegram.
Two key documents won’t require parliamentary approval.
U.S. intelligence suggests Putin is now in a weakened position, having dialed back his original war goals.
However, the Kremlin remains firm.
As Putin refuses to budge, U.S. officials are exploring options to increase economic pressure on Moscow, though no final decision has been made.
Meanwhile, Kyiv and its allies continue to push Washington for expanded sanctions on Russian energy exports and oil revenues to force Putin into negotiations.
