INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
On April 18, 2025, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made clear in Paris that President Donald Trump will abandon US-led efforts to broker
peace between Russia and Ukraine within days if talks show no real progress.This warning followed high-level meetings with European and
Ukrainian officials, where Rubio emphasized that the US will not keep pushing for a deal if it cannot see a path to resolution soon.He
stated that the administration has already spent significant time and effort on Ukraine, but other priorities now demand attention
transactional approach.The US has proposed a peace framework to Ukraine, Russia, and European partners, aiming for a durable ceasefire and a
halt to attacks on critical infrastructure.Ukraine already accepted a 30-day unconditional ceasefire, but Russia has not agreed, insisting
on recognition of its territorial gains and the lifting of Western sanctions.Trump Administration Ties Ukraine Support to Mineral Access,
for US aid.US Aid to UkraineAn earlier attempt to secure such a deal failed in February after disagreements between Trump, Vice President JD
Vance, and President Zelenskyy
The new memorandum of understanding remains unsigned, but both sides see it as essential for continued US support.US aid to Ukraine has
become a contentious issue
While Trump claims the US has provided up to $350 billion in support, independent analysis show different figures.If the US cuts aid,
Ukraine could lose up to $34 billion in 2025 compared to 2024, though new funding from NATO and the G7 may partially offset this gap
stall, Washington will step back and leave European powers to fill the gap
