The U
S. State Department is betting on negotiations between Ukraine and Russia: Trump and Rubio promise to make decisions based on the results of diplomatic processes In Washington, they do not hide their seriousness regarding the situation surrounding the upcoming negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow. US Department of State officials state that President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are closely monitoring developments and have promised to make appropriate decisions depending on the outcomes of diplomatic efforts. State Department spokesperson Tami Bruce clarified and specified the Biden administration's position during a live broadcast on Fox News. She emphasized that although there have been statements in the media about a two-week period to assess progress, this is not a fixed date that must be adhered to strictly. According to Bruce, this timeframe is not moving or lengthy; rather, the current framework is fully defined and has clear benchmarks indicating that decisions will be made swiftly. “We have recent statements from both the President and the Secretary of State emphasizing that this process will not transition into a long-term or protracted phase. This is not a standard working procedure, and we will not wait for months or even years to determine the next steps,” Bruce stated. She added that the United States maintains high expectations regarding the situation around Ukraine and Russia. President Trump, in her words, “is hopeful” about the possibility of progress in the negotiation process, while also being firmly determined to act decisively. This is supported by his recent active posts on the social platform Truth Social, where he expressed frustration with Vladimir Putin’s actions through sharp commentary. “The President is open and frank about his feelings. He stated that there are new timeframes, and whether they are met will determine if the parties are serious about engaging in dialogue. Trump and Rubio will make decisions based on how the negotiations unfold and how prepared the parties are to undertake real steps,” Bruce explained. Regarding specific demands and parameters, the diplomat highlighted that all elements of these have already been shared with both sides and are incorporated into Washington’s diplomatic instructions. Background indicates increasing tension within diplomatic circles. On May 30, Trump again expressed surprise and disappointment over Russia’s actions, particularly recent serious strikes on Ukraine, which have complicated conflict resolution and delayed the signing of a prospective agreement. Earlier announced timelines envisioned rapid progress, but unfolding events and Putin’s actions have led Washington to reconsider its strategic approaches. In recent weeks, discussions in the US have intensified, suggesting that if the situation does not improve, President Trump could lose patience and definitively shut down diplomatic avenues or intervene with a more hardline stance. American media have speculated that decisions might be made within the next two weeks—either resulting in success or renewed disappointment in efforts to achieve peace. Nevertheless, the White House remains hopeful for a quick and positive resolution, asserting that Washington is open to dialogue and ready to act based on the outcomes of negotiations, which are currently in a phase of active position clarification and possible compromise. Experts summarize that the situation around Ukraine and Russia is under close scrutiny by the Trump administration, and all decisions will be taken with consideration of national security interests and regional stability.