President Donald Trump has suggested that the U.S. may withdraw from mediating peace talks between Russia and Ukraine due to a lack of progress and 'tremendous hatred' between the two sides. During an interview, Trump expressed skepticism about Russian President Vladimir Putin's intentions for peace, citing recent missile attacks on Ukrainian cities. Trump emphasized the need for a resolution to the conflict, noting the high number of casualties, although he remains hopeful for a peace deal. Despite this, he acknowledged the possibility of allowing both countries to continue their conflict if cooperation does not improve. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has also tempered expectations for an imminent peace agreement, highlighting the critical nature of the ongoing discussions without setting a withdrawal timeline for U.S. mediation efforts.

President Trump indicated the U.S. could exit the Russia-Ukraine peace talks if no substantial progress is made, citing 'tremendous hatred' between the nations involved.

In an NBC interview, Trump expressed doubt about Putin's sincerity in pursuing peace, following Russian missile strikes on Ukrainian civilian areas, which he criticized on social media.

Trump remains hopeful about reaching a peace deal but acknowledges the difficulty, given the hostilities and the ongoing casualties, with an average of 5,000 soldiers dying weekly.

He admitted the U.S. might eventually allow Russia and Ukraine to continue their conflict without further U.S. mediation, implying a limit to American involvement.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio reinforced the uncertain outlook for a peace agreement, arguing against setting a fixed timeline for U.S. withdrawal from mediation, while emphasizing the importance of the upcoming discussions.