US may abandon Russia-Ukraine peace deal soon, Marco Rubio warns

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that President Donald Trump will walk away from peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine within days if there are no clear signs of progress.

Speaking in Paris after meetings with European and Ukrainian leaders, Rubio signalled the administration’s growing impatience with the stalled peace process. He stated that Trump remains interested in brokering a deal but will not continue negotiations indefinitely.

“We're not going to continue with this endeavour for weeks and months on end,” Rubio said.

“So we need to determine very quickly now, and I'm talking about a matter of days whether or not this is doable in the next few weeks. If it is, we're in. If it's not, then we have other priorities to focus on as well.”

Trump has long promised to bring a swift end to the conflict. During his election campaign, he claimed he would end the war within 24 hours of taking office. After assuming the presidency, that timeline shifted, with Trump later suggesting a deal could come by April or May.

With no breakthrough in sight, Rubio’s remarks reflect the administration’s frustration over slow diplomatic progress. The comment also highlights a broader challenge as the U.S. attempts to manage multiple geopolitical crises simultaneously.

The Secretary of State’s statement comes amid ongoing discussions with European allies and Ukrainian officials to assess whether a diplomatic path remains viable.

There has been no official response from Moscow or Kyiv to Rubio’s latest comments.