Trump administration sends new message about conflict to Russia, Ukraine, Europe

Washington [US], May 2: US Vice President JD Vance recently said that the conflict in Ukraine will not end anytime soon, according to Fox News.
"Now, Russia and Ukraine will have to decide for themselves when each side knows what the other's peace terms are. They will have to make their own deal and end this devastating conflict," US Vice President JD Vance emphasized in an interview with Fox News on May 1, according to Reuters.
Vance also said that the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has lasted for more than three years, "will not go anywhere" and "will not end anytime soon."
In addition, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that it will be necessary to make a real breakthrough on the Russia-Ukraine conflict very soon, otherwise US President Donald Trump will have to decide how much more time to devote to this issue.
"I think we know where Ukraine is, and we know where Russia is right now... They're getting closer, but they're still far apart," Rubio added in an interview with Fox News on May 1.
Also on May 1, the US State Department said that during a meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, Rubio urged European allies to commit more resources to Ukraine, warning that "words are not enough" to end the conflict in Ukraine and ensure a lasting peace.
During the meeting, Rubio praised France's leadership in building support for a peace deal, but stressed that European partners must "strengthen real resources and political will" if they hope to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to US State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce.
The meeting comes amid growing concerns about Europe's ability to meet its defense commitments. According to the Times magazine on April 30, European countries could struggle to provide even just 25,000 troops for a proposed multinational "deterrent force" for Ukraine, far lower than the 64,000 troops target initially proposed by British defense officials.
The plan, part of the so-called "alliance of ready people" led by Britain and France, aims to ensure post-conflict stability, rebuild Ukraine's military and prevent Russia from relaunching its military campaign in Ukraine.
Currently, the United States is believed to be providing intelligence and logistical support but has refused to commit to deploying troops to Ukraine. For weeks, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been urging President Trump to make a formal commitment, warning that U.S. backing is essential to the viability of the "alliance of those who are ready."
According to the Kiel Institute for World Economic Research, Europe's total aid to Ukraine has reached 138 billion euros ($157 billion), compared with 115 billion euros from the United States.
Researchers have highlighted several recent European aid packages, including Sweden's largest ever aid of $1.6 billion and new aid from Germany, Britain, Norway and Denmark, according to The Kyiv Independent.
Source: Thanh Nien Newspaper