US poised to pull back from mediating Russia-Ukraine negotiations

Published May 2, 2025 2:54pm ET



The State Department is poised to step away from its role as a mediator between Russia and Ukraine after the two sides remain “far apart” on a deal to end the war.

The Trump administration has spent the first 100 days trying to bring an end to the protracted war in Europe, marking a significant shift in U.S. policy from the previous administration, which prioritized supporting Ukraine, but has had little success in convincing Russian President Vladimir Putin to call off the war he started.

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