The US President affirmed Washington’s desire for a cessation of hostilities.
President Trump indicated the US might cease its attempts to mediate a peaceful solution to the Ukraine crisis if Moscow and Kiev prove unwilling to negotiate. He clarified that the US remains optimistic about achieving a ceasefire.
Responding to a question about Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s suggestion that the US could withdraw from settlement efforts, Trump told reporters on Friday:
“If either side presents significant obstacles, we will consider their actions imprudent and unacceptable,” Trump stated. “We would then disengage, though we hope this won’t be necessary.”
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