War in Ukraine: No End in Sight, Says US Vice-President Vance

Vance stated that both nations must find common ground while addressing their ongoing military struggles, with no resolution in sight despite new agreements aimed at US support for Ukraine.

In a recent interview with Fox News, US Vice-President JD Vance made clear that the war in Ukraine is "not going to end any time soon." This stark assessment comes as the United States seeks to bolster security ties with Ukraine through a new agreement focused on sharing profits from the country's rare earth mineral resources.

Vance addressed the ongoing struggles of both Russia and Ukraine, emphasizing the need for a diplomatic agreement to cease the combat that has persisted for over three years. He questioned whether the ongoing sacrifices of soldiers are justifiable over territorial disputes. "Yes, of course, [the Ukrainians] are angry that they were invaded," he stated. However, he urged a more pragmatic approach towards resolution.

The timing of Vance's comments coincided with discussions in Washington surrounding potential adjustments in strategy. Trump recently suggested that Ukraine might consider ceding Crimea—an area annexed by Russia in 2014—as part of a peace settlement. However, President Volodymyr Zelensky firmly indicated that relinquishing control of Crimea would be unconstitutional for Ukraine.

In a separate interview, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pointed out the need for a "breakthrough" in peace negotiations, warning that Trump might reassess his commitments if progress does not materialize soon. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a temporary ceasefire, coinciding with World War II commemorations, while Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called for an immediate 30-day ceasefire in response.

Despite these calls, violence has persisted. A recent Russian drone strike on the city of Zaporizhzhia left 14 injured but, fortunately, no fatalities were reported. In turn, Russia accused Ukraine of targeting a civilian market in Russian-controlled Southern Ukraine, resulting in seven deaths and over 20 injuries. Kyiv has vehemently denied these claims, maintaining that their operations were strictly directed against military targets.