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US Halts Russia-Ukraine Peace Mediation, Awaits Conflict Shift

5/23/2026

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The United States temporarily suspended its mediation of Russia-Ukraine peace talks, calling negotiations unproductive.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. will resume mediation only if conflict dynamics change.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine awaits U.S. feedback and hopes to restart trilateral talks with Britain, France and Germany.
Earlier talks began Jan 24 in Abu Dhabi, continued in February and Geneva, then stalled after the U.S.–Iran conflict and Donetsk disputes.

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The United States temporarily suspended its mediation of Russia-Ukraine peace talks, calling negotiations unproductive.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. will resume mediation only if conflict dynamics change.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine awaits U.S. feedback and hopes to restart trilateral talks with Britain, France and Germany.
Earlier talks began Jan 24 in Abu Dhabi, continued in February and Geneva, then stalled after the U.S.–Iran conflict and Donetsk disputes.