The United States is altering its role in the Ukraine-Russia conflict, stepping back from direct mediation in peace negotiations [3, 7]. According to the State Department, Washington encourages Kyiv and Moscow to engage in direct talks to resolve the ongoing crisis [3].
State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated on May 1, 2025, that the U.S. will shift its approach and will no longer be as actively involved in mediating meetings [3]. Bruce emphasized that it is now up to both parties to present concrete ideas for ending the conflict [3, 5].
Vice President JD Vance echoed this sentiment, stating on May 1, 2025, that the war's resolution now depends on Russia and Ukraine reaching an agreement [3, 2]. Despite this shift, the U.S. maintains its commitment to supporting peace efforts in Ukraine [3].