In a major shift in its approach to the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe, the United States has officially declared it will no longer act as a mediator between Russia and Ukraine. Speaking at a regular press briefing on May 1, State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said it was now time for the two nations to take responsibility for negotiating their own peace proposals.

“We will not be the mediators,” Bruce stated firmly. “We certainly are still committed to the cause and will assist where we can, but we are not going to fly around the world at the drop of a hat to mediate meetings. It’s time for both of the nations involved in this conflict to come up with concrete proposals about how this conflict ends. It’s going to be up to them.”

Bruce’s comments mark a sharp pivot away from previous US policy, which had emphasized heavy American involvement in diplomatic efforts, offering both military and financial support to Ukraine while trying to push Moscow toward concessions. This change also underscores President Donald Trump’s mounting frustration over the lack of substantial progress in talks since his inauguration in January.

While Trump initially pledged during his campaign to resolve the war “within 24 hours” – a statement he later admitted was an exaggeration – he has maintained pressure on both Kyiv and Moscow to reach a ceasefire. Yet with hostilities dragging on and no breakthroughs in sight, Trump has now hinted that the US may fully withdraw from the peace process if negotiations continue to falter.

The announcement comes amid significant developments on the ground. Moscow recently indicated its readiness to begin direct negotiations with Kyiv “without preconditions.” In a........

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