US State Department states Russia-Ukraine peace is ‘up to them’
(MENAFN) The United States has facilitated the conditions for peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine but will not continue indefinitely without progress, State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce told Fox News on Saturday.
Following their first direct talks in three years on May 16 in Istanbul—where both sides agreed to draft detailed ceasefire proposals—Russia suggested a second round for June 2 in the same city. Ukraine has yet to confirm attendance.
“This isn’t something that can drag on forever,” Bruce stated, clarifying that the process has limits and won’t become routine. “We’ve brought them to the table and made our expectations clear, but the rest is up to them.”
President Donald Trump has echoed similar sentiments, warning he may abandon the talks if no headway is made. He also threatened new sanctions against Moscow if it fails to engage seriously. In April, he told reporters, “If either side makes it too difficult, we’ll just step away.”
Meanwhile, Moscow has denied delaying the process, saying it plans to present its peace proposal at the next meeting. Russian officials have also accused Kiev of misleading Washington and stalling genuine negotiations.
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