U.S. Vice President JD Vance has stated that the war in Ukraine is unlikely to end in the near future. In an interview with Fox News, Vance emphasized the urgent need for a diplomatic resolution, noting that the United States should focus on encouraging both Russia and Ukraine to reach a middle ground.
“The key question now is how the U.S. can help both sides find a path toward peace,” Vance said, adding, “Ultimately, it will be up to Russia and Ukraine to come to an agreement and end this brutal conflict.”
Vance’s remarks came on the heels of a new U.S.-Ukraine agreement, which grants the United States a share of profits from Ukraine’s rare earth minerals in exchange for continued American security assistance.
During the interview, Vance also defended former President Donald Trump’s stance on the conflict, suggesting that it’s time to reconsider the long-term cost of the war.
“Of course, Ukrainians are angry about the invasion,” he acknowledged. “But how long can we continue to lose thousands of soldiers over a few miles of territory?”
Trump recently hinted that Ukraine might be willing to cede Crimea—a region annexed by Russia in 2014—as part of a potential peace deal. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has strongly rejected any such concession, citing constitutional provisions that oppose Russian control of the peninsula.
In a separate Fox News interview, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed the urgency of a breakthrough, warning that if the conflict drags on, President Trump will need to reassess how much attention the administration can continue to devote to it.
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a three-day ceasefire beginning May 8, to align with World War II victory commemorations. Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, responded by calling for a broader 30-day ceasefire.
Despite these announcements, hostilities persist. A Russian drone strike in Zaporizhzhia on Thursday injured 14 civilians. In a separate incident, Moscow accused Ukraine of targeting a market in Russian-controlled territory, killing seven and wounding over 20. Kyiv denied the claims, insisting the strike targeted only military assets.
The situation remains tense, with international leaders urging both sides to consider diplomatic options as the war continues into its fourth year.
