Moscow has committed to sending Washington the terms that “they need to achieve a ceasefire” with Ukraine. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that these terms are expected in the coming days. He added: “If the terms are acceptable, a ceasefire and further peace talks can begin.”
Meanwhile, Donald Trump, during a phone call with Vladimir Putin, urged him to provide terms for ending the war that “people can agree to,” rather than those likely to be rejected immediately.
However, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov indicated that Moscow would no longer consider the possibility of a temporary ceasefire as part of the peace negotiations in Ukraine.
Trump informed President Zelenskyy and EU leaders that Ukraine and Russia must find their own resolution to the conflict. The implication of the conversation is that the era of American aid – from diplomatic efforts to sanctions and arms – is nearing its conclusion.
The differences between the US and Europe regarding support for Ukraine are likely to reach a climax during two summits that will take place almost consecutively: the G7 summit in Canada in mid-June and the NATO summit a week after in The Hague.