Will Trump abandon Ukraine peace efforts?

Summary

The US president has indicated he may abandon efforts to broker peace if progress stalls. Before taking office, Trump promised to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours but hasn't seen much change despite ongoing fighting. Now warning that parties too difficult to work with could lead him to opt out, raising concerns about whether Russia or Ukraine might intensify their efforts to resolve the conflict. Experts believe this move might be a calculated strategy to avoid escalation, though its immediate impact on the conflict is unclear.

Additional Summaries

The US president has threatened to leave peace negotiations if no progress is made on resolving conflicts in Ukraine. Before taking office, Trump had promised to end the war within 24 hours but hasn’t acted despite nearly a year into his presidency. The ongoing conflict, now entering its third year, sees little movement from both sides. Trump’s words could push Russia and Ukraine to work more urgently towards an end to the violence.