JD Vance tells Russia and Ukraine: Do a deal or the US 'will walk away' - as chaos hits peace talks in London

US Vice President JD Vance warned Wednesday that Moscow and Kyiv must strike a deal or Washington will end its efforts to reach a ceasefire.

Vance, during his visit to India, expressed that a clear proposal has been given to both Russia and Ukraine. He emphasized that it’s now crucial for them to accept the proposal or for the United States to disengage from the negotiation process.

Vance spoke as envoys from Washington, Kyiv and European nations gathered for talks in Britain amid a new US push to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.

According to Vance, it is time for decisive action to be taken, such as agreeing to halt the violence and establishing a freeze on territorial advancements to a point near current boundaries, marking a significant move in the peace process.

‘Now, of course, that means the Ukrainians and the Russians are both going to have to give up some of the territory they currently own,’ he added.

While President Trump initially pledged to broker an agreement between Moscow and Kyiv within a day, his efforts have fallen short in persuading Russian President Putin to make substantial concessions.

Trump proposed an unconditional ceasefire in March, the principle of which was accepted by Kyiv but rejected by Putin.

The White House welcomed a separate agreement by both sides to halt attacks on energy infrastructure for 30 days, but the Kremlin has said it considers that moratorium to have expired.

US Vice President JD Vance warned Wednesday that Moscow and Kyiv must strike a deal or Washington will end its efforts to reach a ceasefire. Vance is currently on a four-day visit to India

US Vice President JD Vance warned Wednesday that Moscow and Kyiv must strike a deal or Washington will end its efforts to reach a ceasefire. Vance is currently on a four-day visit to India

US President Donald Trump promised on the campaign trail to strike a deal between Moscow and Kyiv in 24 hours but has since failed to secure concessions from President Vladimir Putin

US President Donald Trump promised on the campaign trail to strike a deal between Moscow and Kyiv in 24 hours but has since failed to secure concessions from President Vladimir Putin 

It comes while Ukraine peace talks are teetering on the brink of chaos today after Marco Rubio snubbed a London summit with allies.

The US Secretary of State had been scheduled to join discussions with David Lammy and European powers.

However, the meetings have been downgraded to official level after he dramatically pulled out overnight – with Kyiv rejecting an apparent American demand to accept Russian sovereignty over Crimea. 

The shape of Donald Trump’s ‘peace’ proposal has been slowly emerging. It seems the president wants an immediate ceasefire, with the US recognising Crimea is Russian, and giving de facto recognition of the other territory that has been seized from Ukraine during the latest invasion.

All sanctions on Moscow would be lifted, Kyiv would be banned from joining Nato, and Volodymyr Zelensky would have to agree a deal for the US to exploit Ukraine’s mineral wealth, according to reports.

Small concessions to Kyiv could see Russia withdraw from an area around the Dnieper river and part of Kherson province. It is unclear what would happen to the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant. 

The blueprint is likely to fuel alarm among European governments, after they appealed for a tougher line against Vladimir Putin and for America to underpin security guarantees.

Marco Rubio

David Lammy

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (left) had been scheduled to join discussions with David Lammy (right) and European powers.

Mr Trump, who previously boasted he could secure peace on ‘day one’, has been signalling he could walk away from the process altogether if an agreement is not struck soon. 

The president’s envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg will represent Washington in the discussions in London instead of Mr Rubio, although he has looked increasing isolated in the administration.

The US state department blamed a scheduling issue for Mr Rubio’s absence, but it suggests the chances of a breakthrough in London are limited.

Meanwhile, Steve Witkoff – a Trump envoy who has been deeply involved in negotiations – is set to return to Moscow this week.

Mr Zelensky has refused to surrender ownership Crimea – invaded by Russia in 2014 – and called for an unconditional ceasefire as the first step to negotiations to end the war.

‘This is our territory, the territory of the people of Ukraine,’ the president said last night. 

He told reporters: ‘If we are ready for an unconditional ceasefire – it means silence at sea, in the air, and at the front, on the ground – Ukraine is ready to take the relevant steps.’

Mr Zelensky has refused to surrender ownership Crimea - invaded by Russia in 2014 - and called for an unconditional ceasefire as the first step to negotiations to end the war

Mr Zelensky has refused to surrender ownership Crimea – invaded by Russia in 2014 – and called for an unconditional ceasefire as the first step to negotiations to end the war

The blueprint is likely to fuel alarm among European governments, after they appealed for a tougher line against Vladimir Putin and for America to underpin security guarantees

The blueprint is likely to fuel alarm among European governments, after they appealed for a tougher line against Vladimir Putin and for America to underpin security guarantees

Ahead of Wednesday’s talks, Mr Lammy tried to put a brave face on the situation saying he had a ‘productive call’ with Mr Rubio.

He said: ‘The UK is working with the US, Ukraine and Europe to put an end to Putin’s illegal invasion.’

Mr Rubio said the US delegation – now without him – was ‘looking forward to substantive and good technical meetings with Ukrainian and UK counterparts’ and indicated he would be ‘rescheduling my trip to the UK in the coming months’.

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