U.S. officially halts funding for Ukraine war, advocates diplomatic path to peace
In a surprising and significant shift, the American administration has announced a change in its approach to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Vice President Joe Biden revealed that the United States will no longer directly fund military operations in Ukraine, citing a desire to achieve a just and lasting peace through diplomatic negotiations.
This decision was communicated during an interview with Fox News, where he emphasized that the U.S.
supports European countries’ initiatives to procure weapons for Ukraine using their own funds, but will no longer finance or participate in military expenditures directly.Biden highlighted that Washington’s main goal is to facilitate diplomatic settlement, involving direct talks between the conflicting parties without mutual accusations and with readiness to compromise.
He said the U.S.
is actively working on coordinating a meeting date between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, considering the importance of including Kyiv in these negotiations.
Notably, on August 11, a meeting of foreign ministers from Ukraine and other nations will be held, marking a key step toward easing the conflict.According to Biden, the U.S.
condemns Russia’s aggression and urges a long-term peace based on diplomatic agreements rather than military force.
He stressed that achieving such peace requires respecting the current front line and being open to compromises, which entails maintaining open channels of dialogue among all involved parties.In the broader diplomatic context, former U.S.
President Donald Trump announced a forthcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin scheduled for August 15 in Alaska.
The discussions are expected to include potential territorial agreements and other issues related to ending the war.
Meanwhile, the European Union emphasizes that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky should participate in the negotiations, a stance supported by Kyiv.
The foreign ministers’ meeting on August 11 underscores the vital role of international diplomacy in seeking a peaceful resolution and stabilizing the situation in Eastern Europe.