‘No Time to Waste’: Trump Sets Ultimatum for Ukraine-Russia Negotiations
U.S. President Donald Trump declared Friday that America could pull out of mediating peace talks between Russia and Ukraine if no progress is made soon, calling delays ‘foolish’ and urging both sides to act swiftly. The announcement sharpens tensions in a conflict that’s dragged global attention for over two years.
‘Days, Not Weeks’ to Show Movement
Trump’s warning echoed U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who earlier stressed that Washington would reassess its role within days. ‘We’re not going to continue this for months,’ Rubio said in Paris, signaling urgency as both Russia and Ukraine reportedly continue attacking energy infrastructure despite a March 18 truce proposal. Kyiv claims a Russian missile strike just killed 35 in Sumy, while Moscow accuses Ukrainian forces of similar violations.
Diplomacy or Disaster?
Trump framed the stalled talks as a high-stakes gamble: ‘We want to get it done. If they make it difficult, we’ll take a pass.’ But with neither side backing down, the U.S. threat could leave peace efforts in limbo. Analysts warn abrupt withdrawal might escalate hostilities, testing Europe’s fraying unity on the crisis.
What’s next? With Trump refusing to set a hard deadline, the world is racing against the clock to see if diplomacy can outpace disaster.
‘No Time to Waste’: Trump Sets Ultimatum for Ukraine-Russia Negotiations 
‘Days, Not Weeks’ to Show Movement
Diplomacy or Disaster?
What’s next? With Trump refusing to set a hard deadline, the world is racing against the clock to see if diplomacy can outpace disaster.
