The United States remains committed to supporting peace efforts in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed on May 2. His comments came in response to widespread speculation that Washington was preparing to pull out of its mediating role after a State Department spokesperson hinted at a potential withdrawal if negotiations remained stagnant.

At a routine State Department press briefing earlier that day, spokeswoman Tammy Bruce suggested that the US could “step back as a mediator” if talks between Moscow and Kiev failed to show tangible progress. Her comments triggered immediate concern among observers, with many interpreting the statement as a signal that the US was preparing to abandon the diplomatic process. However, both Rubio and Bruce later worked to walk back the impression, emphasizing that the US had not given up on its role in seeking a peaceful resolution.

Speaking to Fox News host Sean Hannity, Rubio clarified the administration’s position. “We’re not going to give up on it in the sense that we’re not going to be ready to help if we can,” he said. Rubio underscored that the final decision on any potential shift in mediation efforts would rest with President Donald Trump. “At some point in time, it either has to be something that can happen, or we all need to move on. That’ll be a decision the........

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