US President Donald Trump has given strong signals about the possibility of the United States withdrawing from efforts to mediate peace between Russia and Ukraine. During a press statement at the swearing-in ceremony of Mehmet Oz as director of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Trump emphasized that “ if there is no enthusiasm from both sides, then we will simply walk away from the process. ”
He clarified that he is willing to work towards a peace agreement, but warned that he will not tolerate diplomatic games.
"My whole life has been one big negotiation. I can tell when someone is making fun of me," Trump said. "Nobody can make fun of me," he added.
The US president stressed that there is a real possibility of resolving the conflict, but made it clear that the United States will not stay at the negotiating table unless there is real commitment from both sides. "We will achieve this, ideally. But if either side makes it too difficult, then we will overcome it and walk away," he said.
Trump's statements come on the heels of a similar statement by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. During a trip to Europe, Rubio said the US was considering withdrawing from the peace process if there was no significant progress.
"It's not our war, we didn't start it," he said from Paris, after meetings with European and Ukrainian officials.
Rubio confirmed that Trump has spent 87 days working to end the conflict, but now it is time to assess whether a solution is realistically possible. He added that the US president remains interested in peace, but will prioritize other global issues if the situation in Ukraine stalls.
According to Rubio, the United Kingdom, France and Germany could play a key role in moving towards a solution.
" Their ideas are very useful and constructive ," he said, leaving open the possibility of greater European engagement in the negotiations.
Against the backdrop of these developments, the US position is entering a critical phase, where diplomatic patience appears to be running out. (A2 Televizion)
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