Vance Urges Direct Russia-Ukraine Talks for Long-Term Settlement, Cites Russia's Excessive Demands

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Updated May 9, 2025, 06:34 AM

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has stated that Russia is demanding too much in negotiations to end the war with Ukraine. Speaking at a Munich Leaders Meeting in Washington, D.C., Vance highlighted the significant gap between the positions of Russia and Ukraine, suggesting that the initial peace offer from Russia was met with skepticism by the U.S. due to its excessive demands. Vance emphasized the need for direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine to resolve the conflict, indicating that the U.S. is prepared to participate in these discussions but stressed the importance of the two nations communicating directly. He expressed frustration over the lack of progress, noting that historical grievances often dominate discussions between the two countries. Vance also mentioned that Russia's rejection of a 30-day ceasefire proposal reflects its strategic interest in not allowing Ukraine to regroup. The vice president also mentioned that the U.S. is focusing on achieving a long-term settlement rather than a temporary ceasefire. Vance indicated that President Donald Trump, driven by a genuine humanitarian impulse to stop the conflict which he claims is killing 5,000 people per week, is prepared to walk away from negotiations if he believes progress is not being made. Vance stressed that Russia cannot expect to receive territories it has not yet conquered, signaling a potential shift in U.S. strategy toward the conflict. U.S. Special Envoy to Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin remains an impediment to reaching a ceasefire.

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❗️"Russia cannot expect to be given territory that it has not even conquered yet. And this is one of the points that they laid out in that original peace plan," said US Vice President Vance. https://t.co/OWsLnZBQKj

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US Vice President J.D. Vance has announced that Russia has demanded areas in peace talks that it has not yet captured, according to Politico. According to Vance, “these demands are excessive and the result of Russia's confidence in winning the war”. Assessment of J. J. Roschendell, Professor of International Relations https://t.co/KbhTNBRGp8